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2010 Hyundai Accent Review

November 3, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

telltale Hyundai curves
Cars.com

Puppy cute
Washington Post

more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio
MyRide.com

Visually, the Accent isn't very remarkable. While the sedan model is quite short and stubby from the outside, the three-door hatchback is the clear winner from the exterior, with a more cohesive shape that looks more sophisticated from a distance.

Cars.com notes the "Accent's crisp modern lines, distinctive halogen headlights, and larger wheels and tires," while in comparison to other competing vehicles, MyRide.com calls the Hyundai Accent "more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio." Kelley Blue Book says at one point that styling is "sporty and expressive," but they ultimately conclude that the "sedan is pretty plain vanilla." Cars.com adds that “GS and SE hatchbacks sport a fairly typical wedge shape, but with telltale Hyundai curves.”

If it makes any difference, you'll probably give yourself away driving a base Blue versus, say, the pricier SE. "The base GS hatchback has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on the SE hatchback and GLS sedan," states Cars.com.

Few reviewers have anything to say about the interior styling of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, but TheCarConnection.com notes that the Accent is more appealing on the inside than from the outside, with Hyundai's expected oval themes and simple, straightforward controls and displays.

Conclusion

The 2010 Hyundai Accent is a little homely, yet inoffensive; style-minded buyers will probably like the hatchback a bit more.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:telltale Hyundai curvesCars.comPuppy cuteWashington Postmore buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia RioMyRide.com Visually, the Accent isn't very remarkable. While the sedan model is quite short and stubby from the outside, the three-door hatchback is the clear winner from the exterior, with a more cohesive shape that looks more sophisticated from a distance. Cars.com notes the "Accent's crisp modern lines, distinctive halogen headlights, and larger wheels and tires," while in comparison to other competing vehicles, MyRide.com calls the Hyundai Accent "more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio." Kelley Blue Book says at one point that styling is "sporty and expressive," but they ultimately conclude that the "sedan is pretty plain vanilla." Cars.com adds that “GS and SE hatchbacks sport a fairly typical wedge shape, but with telltale Hyundai curves.” If it makes any difference, you'll probably give yourself away driving a base Blue versus, say, the pricier SE. "The base GS hatchback has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on the SE hatchback and GLS sedan," states Cars.com. Few reviewers have anything to say about the interior styling of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, but TheCarConnection.com notes that the Accent is more appealing on the inside than from the outside, with Hyundai's expected oval themes and simple, straightforward controls and displays. ConclusionThe 2010 Hyundai Accent is a little homely, yet inoffensive; style-minded buyers will probably like the hatchback a bit more. 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "telltale Hyundai curves" Washington Post: "Puppy cute" MyRide.com: "more buttoned-down conservative than the more youthful Kia Rio " Visually, the Accent isn't very remarkable. While the sedan model is quite short and stubby ...

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Other Choices:

The Honda Fit feels a class ahead the rest of the vehicles this size, so it's worth checking out when considering the Accent, especially if you're looking at a better-equipped one such as the SE. The Fit has a more flexible seating arrangement and much perkier, more refined performance, and it's way better for safety. The Toyota Yaris still reigns as one of the more stylish alternatives, with its upright design and center-mounted instrument cluster. It also brings Toyota's strong reputation for small-car reliability and longevity. 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. Another alternative is the Kia Rio; it's essentially the same car as the Hyundai Accent, but the Rio is also offered in a Rio5 wagon and feels a slight bit sportier. It's also more expensive.

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