“THEY’RE HEEEEYER.” We’ve got to hand it to the Koreans; this year’s trio of Hyundai cars (and one Kia) is damned impressive. With its rich interior, standout build quality, and impressive list of standard equipment, the Accent appears poised to dominate the entry-level segment once owned by Japanese automakers. The 2006 Accent comes in one moderately equipped trim and body style, the GLS sedan, starting at a mere $12,000 with few options. Standard safety equipment is far from basic and includes anti-lock brakes, six airbags, front-seatbelt pretensioners, and load limiters. While an AM/FM/CD audio system and five-speed manual are also standard, luxuries like air-conditioning, four-speed automatic, and power windows and locks with keyless remote cost extra. But not so much that ordering them will break the budget of a first-time…
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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2006