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2007 Hyundai Accent Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2007 Hyundai Accent Review
Antilock brakes are optional instead of standard for 2007 on sedan versions of Hyundai's smallest car. 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 sole engine is a 110-hp 4-cyl that teams with manual or automatic transmission. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard on SE, optional on GLS, and unavailable on GS. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard on all Accents. Air conditioning is standard on GLS and SE, optional on GS. A Premium Package for GS and GLS adds power windows, heated power mirrors, and keyless entry. Those features are standard on SE. Accent lends its basic design to the Rio from Hyundai's Kia division, but differs in features, pricing, and warranty coverage.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The subcompact class is made up of the smallest hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons on the market. These are generally considered economy cars.
Our Best Buys include the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Our Recommended picks are the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4.
Our Best Buys include the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Our Recommended picks are the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4.
News
The 2007 hatchback models were expected. Accent's basic design is only a year old, so few other changes are likely in the immediate future.
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2007 Hyundai Accent Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Fuel economy | Acceleration (automatic transmission) |
| Maneuverability | Steering feel |
| Build quality | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
With automatic transmission, acceleration is weak, as evidenced by the slow 11.1 sec 0-60-mph time in our test GLS. At least the automatic downshifts promptly, smoothly for passing. Manual-transmission versions quicker; a similar test Kia Rio with manual did 9.4 sec 0-60. One test Accent SE suffered imprecise shift action.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.4 |
With automatic transmission, acceleration is weak, as evidenced by the slow 11.1 sec 0-60-mph time in our test GLS. At least the automatic downshifts promptly, smoothly for passing. Manual-transmission versions quicker; a similar test Kia Rio with manual did 9.4 sec 0-60. One test Accent SE suffered imprecise shift action.
Fuel Economy
With manual-transmission, test GS averaged a frugal 34.2 mpg. Automatic-transmission Accent GLS averaged 21.8 mpg in test that included gas-eating performance runs.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
With manual-transmission, test GS averaged a frugal 34.2 mpg. Automatic-transmission Accent GLS averaged 21.8 mpg in test that included gas-eating performance runs.
Ride Quality
Comfortable over smaller bumps, but soft suspension tuning on GS, GLS models allows moderate bounding over large high-speed humps. SE versions' sport suspension stops bounding but allows more bumps to register. All models have surprisingly solid structural feel that belies low price, enhances impression of ride comfort.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Comfortable over smaller bumps, but soft suspension tuning on GS, GLS models allows moderate bounding over large high-speed humps. SE versions' sport suspension stops bounding but allows more bumps to register. All models have surprisingly solid structural feel that belies low price, enhances impression of ride comfort.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering overboosted, lacks road feel. Fast cornering induces fair body lean, modest grip from skinny tires on GS, GLS. SE has sharper moves thanks to firmer suspension, 16-inch tires vs. 15s. Brakes have good control, solid pedal feel.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 5.1 |
Steering overboosted, lacks road feel. Fast cornering induces fair body lean, modest grip from skinny tires on GS, GLS. SE has sharper moves thanks to firmer suspension, 16-inch tires vs. 15s. Brakes have good control, solid pedal feel.
Quietness
Engine buzzes from 4000 rpm on up, but is never objectionably loud. Wind noise modest for class, but coarse-surface tire thrum fairly high.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 3.9 |
Engine buzzes from 4000 rpm on up, but is never objectionably loud. Wind noise modest for class, but coarse-surface tire thrum fairly high.
Controls
Dashboard shows good design with clear gauges and simple, logical controls. Cloth upholstery has unexpectedly classy look and feel. Plastic panels look nice too, but a few feel budget-grade flimsy to the touch, and padded surfaces are scarce.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Dashboard shows good design with clear gauges and simple, logical controls. Cloth upholstery has unexpectedly classy look and feel. Plastic panels look nice too, but a few feel budget-grade flimsy to the touch, and padded surfaces are scarce.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Fairly roomy for the class, though tall drivers may wish for more seat travel. Seats relatively high, seem comfortable, but need better thigh support. Comfort aided by standard height-adjustable driver seat, tilt steering wheel. Good all-around visibility.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.4 |
Fairly roomy for the class, though tall drivers may wish for more seat travel. Seats relatively high, seem comfortable, but need better thigh support. Comfort aided by standard height-adjustable driver seat, tilt steering wheel. Good all-around visibility.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Foot space better than subcompact-class norm. Leg, knee room tight with front seats far back. Sloping roofline limits headroom in hatchbacks. Entry/exit OK in sedans, stoop-and-twist in hatchbacks.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.7 |
Foot space better than subcompact-class norm. Leg, knee room tight with front seats far back. Sloping roofline limits headroom in hatchbacks. Entry/exit OK in sedans, stoop-and-twist in hatchbacks.
Cargo Room
Hatchback's cargo area usefully larger than sedan's trunk, but both body styles have a shallow opening that complicates loading bulky items. Folding rear seatback increases useful cargo space. Cabin storage not great, but front door map pockets include handy bottle holders.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.6 |
Hatchback's cargo area usefully larger than sedan's trunk, but both body styles have a shallow opening that complicates loading bulky items. Folding rear seatback increases useful cargo space. Cabin storage not great, but front door map pockets include handy bottle holders.
Value within Class
Accent one-ups most subcompact rivals by supplying front side airbags and curtain side airbags as standard equipment. These hatchbacks and sedans are hardly quick, but do deliver solid build quality, reasonable interior space, and more equipment than their low prices imply. ABS for sedans is unfortunately part of a $950 option package. But Hyundai's strong warranty adds to Accent's Best Buy appeal as an entry-level subcompact.
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 9 | 10 | 9 | 7.1 |
Accent one-ups most subcompact rivals by supplying front side airbags and curtain side airbags as standard equipment. These hatchbacks and sedans are hardly quick, but do deliver solid build quality, reasonable interior space, and more equipment than their low prices imply. ABS for sedans is unfortunately part of a $950 option package. But Hyundai's strong warranty adds to Accent's Best Buy appeal as an entry-level subcompact.
Total Score
| GS, man. | GLS w/ABS, Premium Sport Pkg., auto. | SE, man. | Class Average |
| 53 | 51 | 53 | 50.9 |
Scores for all Subcompact Cars
| Low Score | 45 | |
| Average Score | 50 | |
| High Score | 57 |
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2007 Hyundai Accent Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/08/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| GS 2-door hatchback, manual | $10,415 | $9,947 | $580 |
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| GS 2-door hatchback, automatic | $11,415 | $10,902 | $580 |
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| GLS 4-door sedan, manual | $12,565 | $11,874 | $580 |
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| GLS 4-door sedan, automatic | $13,565 | $12,819 | $580 |
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| SE 2-door hatchback, manual | $13,915 | $13,011 | $580 |
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| SE 2-door hatchback, automatic | $14,915 | $13,946 | $580 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
GS
Powertrain
1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, cargo cover (hatchback), rear defogger.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear spoiler, 175/70R14 tires, wheel covers.
GLS adds to GS:
Safety
Emergency inside trunklid release (sedan).
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player, illuminated visor mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
185/65R14 tires.
SE adds to GLS:
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, rear wiper/washer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: rear spoiler.
Fog lights, sport suspension, 205/45VR16 tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Preferred Pkg.
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GS
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$1,350
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$1,242
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Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player.
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Premium Pkg.
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GLS
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$950
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$874
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Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, alarm.
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Premium Sport Pkg.
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GLS
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$1,350
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$1,242
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Premium Pkg. plus 195/55VR15 tires, alloy wheels.
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Sun and Sound Pkg.
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SE
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$1,250
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$1,150
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Power sunroof, AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Cargo mat
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GLS, GS, SE
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$80
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$63
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Floormats
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GLS, GS, SE
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$85
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$67
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Mud guards
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GLS, GS, SE
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$75
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$59
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2007 Hyundai Accent Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Hyundai Accent 2-door hatchback | Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 159.3 | 168.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2467 | 2366 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 15.9 | 12.4 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.3 | 34.3 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 1.6 /98 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 110 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 106 @ 4500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 32/35 |
| 4-speed automatic | 28/37 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Hyundai Accent 2-door hatchback | Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan |
| Front Impact, Driver | NA | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | NA | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | NA | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | NA | 4 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | NA | 3 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 10/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 7/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
South Korea
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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