Overview & Reviews

For 2001, Accent GL and GS get a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.6-liter, DOHC inline four-cylinder engine.

• Smooth and quiet ride, roomy interior, impressive powertrain warranty.

• Boring styling, lack of horsepower.

User Reviews:

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  Hatchback Heaven - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By maddelin711 - June 4 - 8:14 am

  Bought the car with 54,000 miles and had no problems with it until it hit about 82,000 miles and the reverse drum went out causing the transmission to need replacing. I figured it was worth it for $1300 because I really had no other problems with the car and thought a new tran would last. Now that Ive had the new tran its driving great. I love the car it handles well and as long as you keep up with oil changes it will do fine. It does have a very slow acceleration off the line, but what do you expect right? it handles well and Im very surprised that it still performs in the winter. I have heard from passengers that sitting in the passenger seat the car seems to be flying, but its not!

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  Why? - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By Mike - May 18 - 10:11 pm

  These cars arent meant for mountain driving, but more for city. Granted it is supposed to hold 5 adults, these adults must be pretty small. It can fit four adults decently and I would not recommend it long agonizing drives like when I would have to drive from Arizona to California. (Those were long trips!!) We bought the thing with 100K miles on it, but after putting 5K on it the tranny died and it was stuck that way. (No money for repairs.) We lived in a valley so... mountainous driving this car doesnt like! But anyways, if you live in L.A. or New York and put few miles on it daily and baby the thing, it is a decent automobile.

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  Piece of junk - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By jeremy - January 6 - 1:42 am

  I have had this car for a year and a half and have at best put 5000 miles on it. I have had to replace 02, mass-air intake, and tps sensors, a lifter, and now the timing belt went out with possible valve damage or some bent rods (still yet to be determined). Ive decided to just get rid of this car and not bother fixing it anymore. It seems that the check engine light was always on. Stay away from this car, it gave me nothing but problems.

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  Hyundai Review - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By T.J. Kahler - December 7 - 12:26 pm

  It has no power. It has like 105 horses and you also can find hardly any racing parts for it if you go to a part store.

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  Horrible Car for Kids - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By Hopkins - February 20 - 2:00 am

  This was my first Korean car as well as my last. Although on highway speeds, steering is not so good. One bad thing with this car is that the shifting in automatic is horrible. I got stuck in the middle of an intersection many times because the shift gets stuck in between gears, leaving you helpless until it shifts in. Other than that it is a fun car to drive- until you have a accident. This car was hit offset and it looked just fine. However even with not that high of a speed the car was totaled- the whole frame bent and it became almost impossible repair to repair. Do not buy this car if you are worried about your life or you have a brain.

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  Lemon - 2001 Hyundai Accent
  By HyundaiLemon - July 26 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car into the dealer 30 times and 50 some days for 5 problems. The Service stinks.