Hyundai is trying something few carmakers have of late – offering a small entry-level car with nice styling.
No, the Accent isnt as swoopy as the Sonata or even the Elantra. But its lines are crisp and give the car some flair. I drove a sparkling marathon blue 4-door GLS for the week and found it a great value.
Heres why.
First, it doesnt cost you much to get into an Accent. Base price on the 4-door is $12,545 and for that you get the same 1.6-liter fuel-efficient direct-injected 4-cylinder all aluminum engine as all Accents. It delivers 138 horsepower, so theres plenty of power for a light, 2,463 pound car.
Accent will easily get onto the highway and up to speed,...