2005 Hyundai Accent

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2005 Hyundai Accent

Key specs

Base trim shown

Hatchback

Body style

5

Seating capacity

166.7” x 54.9”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Fuel economy
  • Price
  • Easy to drive
  • Controls and instruments
  • Stability

The bad:

  • Performance with automatic
  • Rear-seat space
  • Difficult rear entry and exit in hatchback
  • Resale value

2 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Sedan and hatchback body styles
  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder
  • Manual or automatic
  • Standard side-impact airbags

2005 Hyundai Accent review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Hyundai’s smallest, least costly model got minor revisions for 2004 after receiving a major face-lift for the 2003 model year. The 2003 changes included reworked styling for the hood, fenders, headlights, fascias and taillights. Built in South Korea, the front-wheel-drive Accent was last redesigned for 2000.

Antilock brakes are newly optional on 2005 models. GLS and GT trim levels are available for the three-door hatchback, while the four-door sedan comes only in GLS form.

Exterior
Riding on a 96.1-inch wheelbase, the Accent is 166.7 inches long overall � that’s more than 8 inches shorter than the compact Honda Civic and Ford Focus sedans. GT models have 14-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a rear spoiler and fog lamps.

Interior
All Accent models are capable of seating up to five occupants; however, the car’s limited legroom and narrow interior make four passengers the practical limit.

Cargo volume is 11.8 cubic feet for the sedan and 16.9 cubic feet for the hatchback; both body styles have a 60/40-split folding rear seatback that expands cargo capacity. Standard equipment includes a cassette player and a rear-window defroster. Air conditioning is optional. GT hatchbacks have white-faced gauges and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Under the Hood
The Accent uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that develops 104 horsepower. A five-speed-manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed-automatic transmission is optional.

Safety
Side-impact airbags are standard, and antilock brakes are optional.

Driving Impressions
Unlike the small cars of Hyundai’s past, the Accent qualifies as one of today’s better examples. Despite some drawbacks, a lengthy powertrain warranty makes the Accent a good value. Good gas mileage is another benefit.

The Accent is easy to drive. Steering isn’t as crisp as that of some other subcompact cars, but the Accent maneuvers competently. Front-seat space is abundant, but backseat riders will be more cramped because there’s only a fair amount of legroom. Getting into the hatchback’s backseat isn’t easy.

Despite some light choppiness, the ride is generally pleasant. The Accent practically glides over rough spots even though its suspension fails to absorb much harshness. Ample glass area translates into fine visibility.

When accelerating hard in lower gears, the engine delivers a loud blare, but it’s quieter while cruising. The manual-shift-equipped Accent is spirited, but the automatic-transmission model struggles on steep grades. Passing and merging with an automatic-equipped Accent can produce more noise than action, so discretion is wise before darting out into traffic.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.8
  • Interior design 4.0
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value for the money 4.5
  • Exterior styling 4.1
  • Reliability 4.6

Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Very reliable!

This car is little and cute and this is the most dependable car that I have ever had in my life and amazing on gas

4.0

Very reliable and simple

This car will do everything you need it to do, getting from point A to B no problem, very reliable car and very good value for your money. It will last as long as you need it to.

3.0

This car is very fun and excellent acceleration

This car has plenty of leg-room and comfortable steering and good braking and great music and perfect heating and super easy to use electric windows.

See all 18 consumer reviews

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Hyundai
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/100,000 miles
Powertrain
120 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic warranty terms
Remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Powertrain
10-Yr/100K-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification required
173-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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