2001 Hyundai Accent GL review from North America
"A wonderful choice for the economically minded"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems with this vehicle.
General comments?
This car is definitely the best economy car that I have ever driven.
I have never had any problems with this car. I travel a lot for work and have put over 11,000 miles on this car in less than 7 months and the only service it has needed is regular oil changes and normal services.
The gas mileage is wonderful. I couldn't ask for a better daily driver!!
Car is relatively comfortable, but can seem cramped if you are on the road more than a few hours. To comfortably handle the steering wheel, you must sit farther forward than you will probably want to which causes your legs to feel cramped.
Storage area is at a maximum!! I recently bought two dressers (unassembled and in the box) and was able to fit both comfortably in the trunk with the rear seats folded down. I even still had room for groceries. How many economy cars can you do that with??
Power is sufficient. I like a powerful motor, but the 1.6 is still strong enough for an every day driver. Even driving on the hilly terrain of Ohio, the Accent has enough power to get where it needs to go. I think the manual transmission has helped in that area also.
Overall, what the car lacks in comfort, it makes up in overall efficiency!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11024 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2001 |