Overview & Reviews

Trim levels are revised and ABS is finally available.

• Excellent warranty, low price, nicely appointed interior, standard side airbags, solid build quality, smooth ride.

• Weak tires, low handling limits, buzzy engine.

User Reviews:

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  Tiny, but mighty! - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Samuel - July 29 - 11:34 pm

  Its not the fastest, or most impressive car. But its fun to drive and the mileage is amazing!

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  Honest Review - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By jnall321 - June 11 - 12:36 am

  Ive had my car for about 3 months now. I got this after my 97 Saturn SL1 bit the dust. Overall I LOVE my car! About 2 months after I got it, an idiot on his phone slammed on the brakes and when I hit him, the bumper of his SUV popped my grill in and dented my hood. Repairs shouldnt be horrific. Exterior is great, love the rear. Interior is average. Nothing special. Tape player? REALLY? My 97 had CD stock! Handles very well, brakes arent super sensitive. Fun to drive! Fits 2 car seats very easily. Solid body-no flimsy fiberglass. Overall I LOVE this little car! I payed far too much through the dealer, but thats life...Overall very pleased. Great for daily driver!

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  Awesome little car! - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Shawna - December 27 - 5:47 pm

  I bought my car used in 2008 with 35k miles on it. It is now 2016 and Im still driving it with 286,000 miles on it! I love my car! There have been some fixes here and there- I had to replace both front axles a few years ago. I replaced a couple belts. The a/c doesnt work anymore. I replaced the radio with a better one. Both interior door handles broke. I fixed the drivers door and it lasted a couple years and broke again. Its ok. To me, its all just fixing the wear and tear. I would buy this car again, any day. Its not very often that you find a car like this one.

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  Awesome car. Great mpg AND fun to drive! - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By sumeetd - June 8 - 2:20 am

  Im 17 and this was my first car. Being a teen, I dont make a lot of money, but thats ok since this baby gets great mpg. On average I get about 33 mpg. Plus the car itself is really fun to drive. The car is extremely nimble. With my aggressive driving habits, I find myself weaving through highway traffic with ease.

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  Love Hyundai - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By J8 - February 19 - 9:58 am

  I had a 94 Excel before this and although that was the best car in the world, the Accent is basically its younger sister. I love hatchbacks to begin with and prefer Asian cars. The Accent will take whatever you throw at it, even though its not exactly in a big hurry. If you want a powerhouse, this isnt the right car the Accents all about economy. Handles great, fits in anywhere, I complain if my MPG dips to 27 (only in winter - when it warms up its back pushing on 40). Also, never having dealt with a warranty before, I was impressed by how simple Hyundai is to deal with. The speed sensors went out & I was a bit late finding my paperwork to transfer the warranty but it was no problem.

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  Love Hyundai - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Jannes - November 2 - 2:13 pm

  I had a 94 Hyundai Excel before this and after losing it in a fire wanted something just like it. Found the Accent, which is basically its younger sister. I have only a couple design issues Id change, but I love this car. The speed sensors did have to be replaced before 30K but the warranty covered it completely. If youre not looking to be out racing people & dont tend to have more than 1 passenger, its about as close to perfect as you can come. I definitely plan on sticking with Hyundais from here on out.

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  puddle jumper - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By bob - June 13 - 1:14 pm

  traded my explorer for it .wise trade has plenty of go with 5 speed, added mud guards and hood bra and window vents. will tint out hatchback this week

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  I love how my Accent feels - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Christine Sanchez - October 11 - 10:28 am

  One thing I really not noticed is that it takes very well to corners and when I need to accelerate quickley I can count on it to give me that edge. I have relied on the breaks several times to help me avoid sudden stopping around me and this was comforting to know how dependable the brakes were. I call her "squirt" because she is small compared to our SUV but has amazing punch and is just overall fun to drive. I dont recommend you make interior any smaller as it can feel cramped with my 6 foot tall quarterback son in the car! He feels it to be snug when he drives.

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  GREAT CAR - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By LEWIS - August 10 - 1:44 pm

  i have owned this car for 18 months and it is exceptional.. consistently gets 34-35 mpg with a/c running all the time... hard on bumps and slow take-off but thats the trade off for great milage..have not had one thing wrong that required me take the car back to the dealer...

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  My First Import - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Nathaniel Haslage - June 25 - 12:31 pm

  My 2005 Accent is the first import I have ever bought, and because of its price and quality it will not be the last Hyundai I buy. I love the excellent gas mileage (Im getting 40mpg), the agility, and the build quality. My last car was a brand new Cavalier that fell apart in about a year. My Accent takes anything I throw at it with a smile. The only downside that I have noticed is the tires. They are weak, and any tiny little piece of debris from feathers to cigarette butts may cause a puncture. Other than that an Accent is a smart choice for budget- conscious commuter.