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2004 Hyundai Accent Review
Exceptional value in a fun-to-drive compact.
2004 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 hatchback ($9999); GL hatchback ($10,899); GL sedan ($11,299); GT hatchback ($11,399) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 103-hp 1.6-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, rear seat child restraint anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| 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 | 9999 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Accent GL hatchback ($10,899) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, AM/FM/cassette stereo, dual exterior mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, rear wiper/washer, side window defoggers, rear window defroster, trip odometer, tachometer, digital clock, cloth reclining front bucket seats with multiple adjustments for driver's seat, fold-down driver's armrest, storage console; tinted glass with sunshade band |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Popular Equipment Group ($500) includes 6-speaker CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 11939 |
| Horse Power | 103 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 106 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 29/33 |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 166.7/65.7/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 32.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/54.1/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/53.0/32.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.9 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, Chapman struts with multiple links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Curb Weight | 2280 |
| Stock Tires | P175/70R13 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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