2012 Hyundai Accent - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 12 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 Hyundai Accent OverviewSource: CarGurus...They feel that while the Accent still has some of the plastic materials that would be expected in this class, the quality of materials is improved overall. They find the dashboard design clean, simple and easy to use. The hatchbacks have 21.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and that number bumps to 47.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Some reviewers make note of the Accent’s nice driving position and the wide view in front. They also say the Accent handles well and is surprisingly fun to drive and plenty comfortable for longer-distance cruising. The 2012 Hyundai... |
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1995 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Though surprisingly spirited off the line, you'll never need a radar detector in an Accent. The powertrain is designed to offer optimum mileage with acceptable performance, meaning there will be times when you glance into the passingl ne and let those approaching slip by before venturing into that territory. The 29-mile-per-gallon city/38 m.p.g. highway rating is sure to attract mileage-conscious buyers, though it probably would attract more if fuel routinely cost $1.50 a gallon or more. The 1.5-liter was relatively quiet. About the only problem with the powertrain is that the 5-speed became... |
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2012 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The hatchback offers 21.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats and 47.5 cubic feet of maximum volume with the seats folded. The latter figure trumps most competitors. An options-free GLS sedan comes sparsely equipped, lacking air conditioning, power windows or a radio. All three are optional. Interior features include: Optional power accessories and remote keyless entry Optional steering-wheel audio controls Optional air conditioning, cruise control Optional USB/iPod-compatible CD stereo Optional piano-black accents, chrome door handles Under the Hood The Accent's tiny... |
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2012 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Accent's biggest surprise was its roominess. It's still small, but somehow all my passengers riding shotgun with a rear-facing child-safety seat behind them claimed to not feel cramped. There was room for the infant seat without having to pull the front passenger seat all the way forward. This is a considerable feat! Cupholder enthusiasts should be warned that there are only two in the Accent. Backseat occupants will just have to hold their drinks. In the front row, there's a decent-size upper bin intended to store sunglasses that can be used for other items if you're feeling creative... |
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1995 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The overall engine package is designed to give good low-end torque, which is what you need with small motors and manual transmissions. First gear on the five-speed is a fairly low ratio to get the car in motion. But second through fourth ratios are fairly evenly spac ed for a flex ible combination of urban and suburban driving, and fifth is an overdrive for the highway. I believe drivers will find they won't need all five gears all the time. Depending on traffic conditions, they more than likely will end up skipping a gear. Hyundai's five-speed manual is standard on all models, with its... |
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2012 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Accent has good interior space and trunk room, though rear legroom wasn’t as accommodating as in the 2012 Nissan Versa. We split the week between the Accent’s “Eco” mode and normal. This was one vehicle where driving in “Eco” didn’t leave you feeling underpowered in merging or passing situations. Simplifying option packages as Hyundai has done is a two-edged sword. It helps cut manufacturing costs and keeps the price lower while reducing the number of variants dealers must stock. However, get the packaging wrong and buyers will look elsewhere... |
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2012 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...At 13.7 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk is good, identically sized to the Yaris sedan and ahead of the Fiesta's 12.8 cubic feet. The hatchback's cargo area leads the class at 21.2 cubic feet, significantly bigger than the four-door versions of the Fiesta (15.4) and Yaris (9.8). The Fit is closest at 20.6 cubic feet, but when you fold the rear seats flat, the Fit wins with its 57.3 cubic feet versus the Accent's 47.5 cubic feet. Features Hyundai isn't succeeding these days just because its cars are improving. The brand is also keeping prices low with impressive content levels. That continues... |
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1995 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...particularly for rear seat passengers, is also more than one might expect from a category of car usually associated with scuffed knees and cricked necks. And be prepared to fall in love with the upholstery fabric. It is patterned gray on silver. It whispers Moet with a sniff of bath oil; lingerie by candlelight and one of Victoria's more sensual secrets. Although Accent's performance is a spirited giggle, it takes a little effort to keep the car in its sporting mode. Gears must be shifted late and often. Calls to the engine room must be strident and constant. Under such pressure, engine noise... |
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1995 Hyundai Accent Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Overall, I would rank the Tercel as the best-engineered subc ompact of our trio, followed by the Escort and the Accent. HANDLING When it came to steering, handling and braking, the three cars performed well - but again, the Toyota had a clear edge over the competition. For a small car, the Tercel is uncommonly quiet over rough pavement and bumps. Its suspension system - McPherson struts up front and a rear torsion beam - helps to contain noise as well as make the car agile, nimble and easy to drive. Our Tercel did not have power steering, as the other two cars did, but it was fairly easy to... |
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1995 hyundai accent Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds
...Published: 10/02/1995 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1995: Dramatically improved Accent replaces Excel in lineup. |
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