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2005 Hyundai Accent Review
Exceptional value in a fun-to-drive compact.
2005 Accent Review Summary & Specifications
Hyundai Accent does not behave like the low-budget economy car that its low price tag implies. Instead, it offers great value-for-money, with sophisticated mechanical equipment and comfortable amenities. Hyundai Accent is an impressive value with brisk performance, nimble handling, and a smooth and quiet ride. Accent comes with an aggressive warranty.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Southern California. Bob Plunkett contributed to this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive staff |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Accent GLS hatchback ($9,999); GLS Sedan ($10,499); GT hatchback ($10,599) |
| 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, front-seat side airbags, rear seat child restraint anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | anti-lock brakes |
| 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 GLS hatchback ($9,999) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Destination Charge | 545 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Popular Equipment Group ($1,290) includes air-conditioning, 6-speaker CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 11834 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| 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 |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2280 |
| Stock Tires | P175/70R13 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
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