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2006 Hyundai Accent
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Hyundai Accent
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MSRP:
$12,455 - 13,305

Invoice:
$11,708 - 12,507

Class:
Compact Car
2006 Hyundai Accent
Expert Rating Summary
Category GLS w/Premium Sport Pkg., auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 2 4.4
Fuel Economy 6 6.7
Ride Quality 6 4.9
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.6
Quietness 5 4.2
Controls 6 5.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 3.9
Cargo Room 2 4.7
Value within Class 7 6.2
Total Score: 48 52
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Hyundai Accent Review
Hyundai's smallest car is redesigned for 2006, adding size, power, and a host of standard safety features. Accent comes as a 2-dr hatchback in GS and SE trim, and as a 9.2-inch-longer 4-dr sedan in GLS form. The hatchback was introduced midyear as a 2007 model. The sole engine is a 4-cyl with 110 hp vs. the previous 104 hp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, a 4-speed automatic is optional. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are newly standard, as are front side airbags and curtain side airbags. Air conditioning is a stand-alone option on GS and GLS. It's included in a Premium Sport Package for GLS that also adds power windows, power heated mirrors, and keyless entry. Those features are standard on SEs. Accent lends its basic design to the Rio from Hyundai's Kia division, but differs in features, pricing, and warranty coverage.
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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 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, and Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix twins. Our Recommended picks include Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Spectra, and Toyota Corolla.

New or significantly redesigned models include Chevrolet HHR, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Volkswagen Golf and Jetta.
News
Accent adds a pair of 2-dr hatchback models for 2007. Hyundai says the entry-level GS version will start at $10,995, while a sportier SE begins at $14,495. Automatic transmission adds $1000. The SE includes a firmer suspension, ABS, air conditioning, and power windows/locks. Hatchbacks use the same engine as the GLS sedan, which goes up by $110 in base price. Destination charge for all Accents will be $580, up $40 from '06. Accent is likely to see few significant near-term changes beyond '07.
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