2005 Hyundai Accent: Overview
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2005 Hyundai Accent ▼
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- MSRP: $9,999 -$11,649
- Invoice: $9,499 -$10,950
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Pros
- Fuel economy
- Visibility
Cons
- Noise
- Acceleration
- Ride
- Rear-seat entry/exit (2 door)
Vehicle Highlights
Hyundai's smallest car gets available antilock brakes for 2005. Accent offers GLS and GT models. GLS is offered as a 2-dr hatchback and a 4-dr sedan. The GT is a 2-dr hatchback. All use a 1.6-liter 4-cyl engine with either manual or automatic transmission. Front side airbags are standard. For '05, ABS is offered in a $1685 option package that also includes air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a CD player. This South Korean automaker's warranty is one of the industry's longest at 5-years/60,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper and 10/100,000 powertrain.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise the smallest passengers cars. These vehicles range from tiny economy models to slightly larger popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons.
Our Best Buys include the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix twins. Our Recommended picks include the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, and Toyota Corolla.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | GLS hatch, man. Rating | Compact Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 3 | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | 7 | 6.7 |
| Ride Quality | 3 | 4.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 5.4 |
| Quietness | 3 | 4 |
| Controls | 5 | 5.5 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 4 | 5 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 2 | 3.6 |
| Cargo Room | 5 | 3.9 |
| Value within Class | 2 | 5.8 |
| Total Score: | 38 | 48.6 |














