CTC Review: 2007 Hyundai Accent 3 Door

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Day 1:

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Introducing the cute little 2007 Hyundai Accent 3 Door!  Starting at only $13,495 and backed by Hyundai's excellent warranty this car is sure to be on many first time buyer's lists.  Packed with available features this little hatchback is a giant leap forward in refinement over the previous generation Accent. More ....

[Wolfe]

I've seen three of these new Accent hatchbacks over the last few days in downtown Toronto. They've all been black like the test car and all had an Enterprise rental car sticker on the bumper.  I'm a bit surprised Hyundai would be selling these into rental fleets so soon after releasing the brand new model.

I sat in a new Accent sedan in a Hyundai showroom a few months ago and I thought the interior was quite well executed.

Wing I'm looking forward to your comments as to how well the new Accent compares to the Fit and Yaris you drove earlier this year.

[davidm]

Will be very curious to hear your thoughts on rear seat access.  By not offering a 4-door I think they may be severly limiting their market by reducing the number of "older folks" (like my Mom) who are interested in this group of cars.

Also, would it kill you to put in a plain old side shot of the car?!?

[wing]

There is a 4 door Sedan available.

[Wolfe]

Or if you want a 4 door hatch there is the Kia Rio5.

[Hal]

I really like these multi-day reviews. I would definitely cross-shop the Accent with the Yaris/Fit/Versa if I was in the market for an urban run-about. Agree with davidm that lack of a 4-door option for the hatch is a real negative though.

Also have a couple of minor complaints about the photo gallery:

a. Shooting in a sun-dappled leafy glade isn't great - the play of light and shadow draws attention away from the car and obscures details
b. I am not a fan of repeated shots taken from the same POV but at different distances - e.g. one view of the front quarter is sufficient

I much prefer the "standard" photos used in the CD Test Drives - front, side, rear, front quarter, rear quarter, etc., all taken in diffuse light conditions so that shadows are minimized. Boring yes, but far more functional when using the photos to evaluate the vehicle.

My $0.02, all IMHO. Looking forward to the rest of the review!

Cheers,
Hal

[sirAQUAMAN64]

3dr Sport with SABs, ABS, heated seats, and sunroof... where are you?

The $1,500 package would have been well worth it eh? Looks like it to me too.

[wing]

Hal, yes I agree those photos did not turn out the best   Artsy but perfectly clear, the sunny day killed the view.  Unfortunately I haven't had time to take more, maybe tomorrow.  Although it is raining and a black vehicle I will have to now wash it again

[Mr Meow]

Oh Wing what are they doing to ya!....Its must seam so didy after that SUV. At first I thought there is no way you're be liking this car, although the car does scream old 90's honda, So maybe thats a reason. I like the 2 tone dash in the saloons, Its makes them seam a lot more up market (don't ask me why) These cars they seam so will bolted together....only time will tell I guess....

Main complaints I've heard from car reviewers on the saloon its under power and the engine feels like its working hard. Is that true with the Hatch?.

If you could only choose between Yaris, Fit/Jazz, Accent, Which and why....

I think I already know what you gonna say........

PS.....If like small hatch back....you would love Europe..........Its Teh Ace.....for hatchbacks.....
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[sirAQUAMAN64]

I would like to take the newest Accent out for a spin. I had a '97 3dr GL, my parents a '97 3dr GT. Think I'd like zipping around in the thing.