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2009 Hyundai Accent Performance Review

July 4, 2009

PERFORMANCE | 6 out of 10

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sedan's ride is on the soft side
MyRide.com

competitive with similarly equipped rivals
Edmunds

surprisingly spirited driving
Car and Driver

Reviewers are generally positive about the 2009 Hyundai Accent's performance, but a little extra zip is still needed. Cars.com mentions that the Hyundai Accent comes standard with a "110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder" that "develops 107 pounds-feet of torque." Car and Driver finds no complaints with these numbers, stating, "these ponies are offered without complaint" and they “encourage surprisingly spirited driving.”

According to ConsumerGuide, the 2009 Hyundai Accent offers two different powertrains, a "5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission." Edmunds isn't impressed with the automatic option, claiming "lackluster acceleration."

In terms of fuel economy, Edmunds feels with the Accent, Hyundai is "competitive with similarly equipped rivals." The Accent's 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway consumption is identical to the numbers posted by the Chevy Aveo, but not quite as good as the Toyota Yaris, which hits 29 mpg in the city and 35-36 mpg on the highway, according to Kelley Blue Book.

MyRide.com notes that the "sedan's ride is on the soft side." Other reviewers mention this as well, and Car and Driver provides the reason why: The suspension is "simply sprung a bit softly."

Conclusion

A few more horsepower would do everything but hurt the performance of the 2009 Hyundai Accent.

PERFORMANCE | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:sedan's ride is on the soft sideMyRide.comcompetitive with similarly equipped rivalsEdmundssurprisingly spirited drivingCar and Driver Reviewers are generally positive about the 2009 Hyundai Accent's performance, but a little extra zip is still needed. Cars.com mentions that the Hyundai Accent comes standard with a "110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder" that "develops 107 pounds-feet of torque." Car and Driver finds no complaints with these numbers, stating, "these ponies are offered without complaint" and they “encourage surprisingly spirited driving.” According to ConsumerGuide, the 2009 Hyundai Accent offers two different powertrains, a "5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission." Edmunds isn't impressed with the automatic option, claiming "lackluster acceleration." In terms of fuel economy, Edmunds feels with the Accent, Hyundai is "competitive with similarly equipped rivals." The Accent's 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway consumption is identical to the numbers posted by the Chevy Aveo, but not quite as good as the Toyota Yaris, which hits 29 mpg in the city and 35-36 mpg on the highway, according to Kelley Blue Book. MyRide.com notes that the "sedan's ride is on the soft side." Other reviewers mention this as well, and Car and Driver provides the reason why: The suspension is "simply sprung a bit softly." ConclusionA few more horsepower would do everything but hurt the performance of the 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: "more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio " Automotive.com: "has a conservative two-tone interior color scheme reminiscent of larger cars" Cars.com: "telltale Hyundai curves" According to reviews read by ...

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Other Choices:

The Honda Fit remains the choice vehicle in this class, thanks to its flexible seating arrangement and its smooth four-cylinder engine. In terms of refinement and safety, it truly is a class ahead. The Chevrolet Aveo offers two different body styles and a frugal four-cylinder, but it's still not remotely competitive with the class leaders like the Fit or Yaris. The Yaris has smart style and an enviable reputation behind it, as well as a choice of two- or four-door models. The Kia Rio is essentially the same car as the Hyundai Accent, but it's also offered in a Rio5 wagon format where the Accent offers a three-door coupe.

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