Overview & Reviews

After gaining a two-door hatchback body style last year, the Hyundai Accent heads into 2008 with minor detail changes and reshuffled content.

• Simple design, supportive seats, quiet highway ride, respectable handling and brakes, standard head curtain airbags, long warranty coverage.

• Lackluster acceleration with automatic transmission, harsh ride over irregular surfaces, no cruise control, disappointing safety scores.

User Reviews:

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  Best car for the money - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By Mark S - November 10 - 7:56 am

  I bought this car as a long distance commuter car. Its a GS model with the bottom options package so I could A/C. 5 speed manual. I work a week on and a week off so I drive once a week 135 miles there, and a 135 miles back. I have also driven this car all over Southern Louisiana and Eastern Texas for work as well, and once to Chicago. The comfort level of this car for long trips is good. The seats do hold on to you well in tight turns. The shifter, steering wheel, and pedals are all positioned well. I have gotten as low as 27.5 mpg and as high as 35.5 mpg. My average 31.5 mpg. I researched the Yaris and Aveo as well and this is hands down the best deal.

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  Good Car - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By PAULO - October 23 - 11:04 pm

  After a lot of research I found that the Accent was by far the best vehicle for the money. I got the SE with all the options including sunroof/body kit/Auto for $14700 including tax and fees. Just like the one you see in the marketing posters. If it wasnt for my wife I would have preferred a 5M and saved some more. I wanted a economy car with great looks and some options and the accent covered it. I avg 30mpg with DC traffic. Low 27 high 35.

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  Thank you Hyundai - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By Aaron E. - October 14 - 3:32 am

  After 3000 miles Im still thrilled with this car. Ive averaged 34 mpg so far with about 70% of my driving highway miles. I test drove the Yaris, Corolla, and Mazda 3 first, but found this a far better value. I also considered the Fit and Versa. I was most interested in a quiet ride, mpgs, price, and warranty. The Accent hatchback is great for these reasons. I was surprised the others had so much road noise at a higher price. That said, over about 60mph the Accent engine gets more noticeable. The only things I miss from my old Rav4 are cruise control and a rear windshield wiper in snowy conditions. Traction with snow tires has been great.

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  Cool Ride - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By Michael Dellapenta - September 29 - 7:03 pm

  The automatic is sluggish, but have all the options. I put in a stereo with a sub, new front speakers, with a Rockford amp.

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  Best Bang for the Buck - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By greginrichmond - September 29 - 6:05 pm

  I was looking at similar cars in the 16-17k range and just happened upon the Accent 2D SE. Handles like a sports car and sips gas like everyone else wishes their car would. The 5 speed is a must and the fit and finish of the SE is fantastic. Im very happy.

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  Super Little Car at a low price - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By Glenn - September 27 - 8:14 am

  I have had my new Accent for a few months now. This is the 4th Hyundai I have owned and Hyundai never lets me down. The best warranty out there. The best price for a small car out there. The 2-door Accent is sporty, peppy, has style and class you cannot find in anything in this price range. I bought the vehicle with automatic and AC with XM satellite radio and CD for only $11,200 including TT&L. No one could come close to that price. Not Aveo, Fit, Yaris, or anything else.

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  Great Car - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By kevperro2 - September 14 - 5:45 pm

  Ive had it for a month and no regrets. It is what it is. A small efficient car that is inexpensive to buy, own and operate. In addition to that the car is well put together. It feels tight with everything working the way it should. Hyundai has really closed the gap with the Japanese. I am VERY happy with this purchase.

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  Great Value - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By kevperro - September 11 - 10:36 am

  Ive only 1000 miles on her but Im extremely happy with the car. It isnt a fast car but feels very well built, is fun to drive and is extremely high-value. I drove all the competition and liked the Accent for both the interior layout, quality feel, conservative design and price. It was a good $4500 cheaper than the Honda Fit. Gas mileage was 36 MPG on first tank with mostly highway driving. In town driving on 2nd tank was down around 31 MPG. That could improve with break-in, airing up the tires and synthetic oil. Overall Im pleased with the purchase. Hyundai has made incredible strides in quality. Fit/finish is as good or better than the Japanese cars.

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  2008 accent big gas saver - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By iner9 - September 7 - 2:28 am

  I bought this car for commuting in the NYC area I own a 07 silverado its a Nice truck but too much fuel this 08 accent took care of that its a pleasure to drive love the radio XM the air its always ice cold 6 airbags love the warranty had to pay extra for my gm one its a Nice car for the price got mine for 13,500 had pinstripe on it front rear mats cargo net and rear cargo mat thanks Hyundai keep up the good work got 600 miles on it no problems.

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  Kurt 2008 accent GS - 2008 Hyundai Accent
  By khardiman77 - September 3 - 5:20 pm

  Have to get use to the small engine but it runs great on the highway it will run with some of the best out there on the highway with know problems at all.