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2003 Hyundai Accent Review
A new look to an exceptional value.
2003 Accent Review Summary & Specifications
Hyundai Accent does not behave like the bottom-dollar economy car that its low price tag implies. It's much better than that, with sophisticated mechanical equipment and comfortable amenities.Hyundai protects Accent buyers with one of the best warranties in the business. A 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection plan shields the owner against a variety of problems, while the powertrain is warranted for 100,000 miles. The plan even includes five years of roadside assistance with lockout and emergency towing service. That's piece of mind. Hyundai Accent is an impressive value with brisk performance, nimble handling, and a smooth and quiet ride.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Bob Plunkett |
| Model Lineup | Accent ($9499); GL hatchback coupe ($10,649); GL sedan ($11,049) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 104-hp 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, rear seat child restraint anchors standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | child-safety rear door locks |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Asan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-826-CARS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 9499 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Accent GL hatchback coupe ($10,649) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, AM/FM/cassette stereo, dual exterior mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, side window defoggers, rear window defroster, trip odometer, tachometer, cloth reclining front bucket seats, storage console; GL adds deluxe carpeting and door trim, tachometer and digital clock, multi-adjustable driver's seat with fold-down armrest, tinted glass with sunshade band, rear wiper/washer |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Popular Equipment Group ($400) includes CD radio upgrade with 6 speakers, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks |
| Destination Charge | 495 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 11544 |
| Horse Power | 104 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 106 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/35 |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 166.7/65.7/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 56.5/56.1 |
| Turning Radius | 32.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/54.1/42.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/53.0/32.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.9 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2350 |
| Stock Tires | P175/70R13 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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