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What's New for the 2005 Hyundai Accent?
Hyundai kills the Base and GL model designations, leaving GLS and GT trims for the 2005 Hyundai Accent. The new Accent GLS hatchback includes a stereo, power steering, side-impact airbags, and deluxe interior trim for less than $10,000. To make the Accent more affordable across the board, air conditioning lands on the option list, and ABS is a new option.
Advantages of the 2005 Hyundai Accent:
- Low price
- Side-impact airbags
- Ten-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
- Available hatchback utility
Objections to the 2005 Hyundai Accent: - Cheap interior materials
- Underachieving 103-horsepower engine
- Iffy handling, especially at speed
Editor's Advice:
The 2005 Hyundai Accent impresses with its low price tag, standard side-impact airbags and comforting powertrain warranty. Hatchbacks come in GLS and GT trim, while sedans are available as GLS models only. All Hyundai Accents have a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels through a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. GLS models are equipped with power steering, a rear defroster, a cassette player, a cargo light, a handy driver's armrest, a clock and tinted glass. Air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors and a CD player are optional on the GLS. The Accent GT includes larger 14-inch alloy wheels with P185/60R14 tires, a sport-tuned suspension, fog lights, a spoiler, white-faced gauges and leather trim for the steering wheel and shift knob. As is expected in a car at this price, interior materials are nothing to praise and the 103-horsepower engine is taxed even by the Hyundai Accent's low curb weight. GLS models exhibit nervous handling, too. Our recommendation is the Accent GT if for no other reason than to get the firmer suspension, but at that point why not consider the much better Ford Focus ZX3 instead?
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