Can the Competition Beat the Accent?

Hyundai needed a hit in 2001, and looked towards the Accent for a quick success. The Accent is a happier model to drive. Interestingly enough the shoppers were uninterested about the car until the reviews came in. The 2-door Compact Passenger Car segment is fast becoming as important as the midsize sedan segment, as more and more families are discovering the guilty pleasure of utility and efficiency these automobiles provide. It rides on an extra platform, has new engines and an indoor that's abundantly more modern than the previous version. It's a marvelous vehicle and fulfills its mission of providing an incredibly comfortable, easygoing ride.

Hyundai Accent Specifications

The base Accent is equipped with 2 doors and allows seating for 5 adults. By increasing the wheelbase and widening the track, the new Accent offers more interior space and a more stable ride than did its predecessor. For the money, this is one of the most powerful 2-door Compact Passenger Car you may possibly get. Winter driving impressed us, getting 28 miles per gallon even with traffic and bad weather.

The Driving

Some may come across the asymmetrical dash layout odd, however the well-dampened directs and correct ergonomic placement should forgive any faults. Body roll is predictable, and the steering feels right whether you're blasting down the highway or entering a tight turn. Wind noise at speed tends to be high. Is this an element of the design?

Some buyers find the Accent's MSRP of $8999 (before options) to be the best in the 2-door Compact Passenger Car category. Dealers pay $8610 plus $495 for the vehicle from Hyundai.

In closing: This car is essentially one of the most happier cars on the highway you can find the money for. Unless Americans dramatically change their tastes, the Accent should retain its title as the top-selling car for an added year. Affordable and reliable, the 2001 Accent is turning out to be a winner.

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Summary of 2001 for the Hyundai Accent

• Department of Transportation had stringent lighting requirements which prevented Hyundai from including the aerodynamic molded headlight units which were used on Australian, European and Japanese Accents.
• A more powerful and lower emission-producing 4 Cylinder Engine will provide higher fuel efficiency.
• Premature tire wear was a concern to some shoppers. It was never addressed by Hyundai.
• A new front facia, rear bumper, side skirt alteration, new taillights and wheel designs freshened the Accent's look.