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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  This car just keeps going - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By chehalispete - January 1 - 1:19 pm

  I bought this car out of desperation when my old car died. I was looking for anything when I went to a dealer who pushed it on me more or less. I felt I paid a little too much but whatever. I bought it 6 1/2 years ago with 13,000 miles on it. Today Im at 200,000 and the only problem I have had is the timing chain went out (my fault since I should have changed it). It is hands down THE MOST reliable car I have ever owned. Im always looking at other cars, but I know I will keep driving this thing just to see how long it will last. It reinforces my theory that cars you love will screw you over, but cars you dont car about will serve you well for years.

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  I so love my little car! - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By jannes - July 16 - 6:37 pm

  I bought my car used in 2007 w/ 25K miles on it after owning an Excel, its older sister. There was one major issue it had immediately after purchase (speed sensors went out - totally covered by warranty). Heard its good to change timing belt before 100K so had a full $500 tune-up done then and have never had an issue in the now 5 years Ive had it & only done routine oil changes otherwise. I have maintained 35 mpg consistently in town and 40 mpg highway. Plush? Frills? Sporty power? No - but if youre ok with feeling the road under you and enjoy great gas mileage & the joys of a hatchback, an Accent rules! Con: poor visiblity out the back window due to its bubble butt as I call it.

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  Durable, practical & affordable - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By HyundaiMomma - July 9 - 1:50 pm

  I was just out of college & driving a 05 Ford Escort when I bought the Accent new. I test drove a 05 Elantra & preferred it to the Accent for 2 reasons (smoother shifting & a quieter ride). However the Accent was more affordable on my tight budget. 5 years & 65K miles later, I havent had to have any work done on it. Ive replaced the tires as part of routine maintenance. A few months ago a party driving around 25 mph rear-ended my Accent. Damage was limited to the bumper. Sometimes I feel a little crowded when there is someone else riding in front with me but my son feels comfortable riding in the back. Sharp handling and good breaking - a zippy car that maneuvers tight spaces well

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  Reliable Car - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Jim - December 22 - 3:32 pm

  A great basic reliable commuter. Not very attractive inside or out, but it does it job at a very low cost. I drive it 104 miles to and from work every day and after 125,000 miles have only replaced light bulbs and tires (amazingly, it still has the original brake pads!) This is a well built, rugged and inexpensive little car. It is not comfortable nor fun to drive. Acceleration is adequate and handling on dry rods is OK. Wet/slick road handling is very poor, however. Also, gas mileage is not quite as good as I would like from such a small car, but is in the high 20s. I do not recommend as a first car because of its poor wet/slick road handling, however.

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  Nice Accent - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By Gordy - September 5 - 9:14 am

  A nice compact for the price. Very reliable. Handles well, but a little bumpy on uneven roads. Great warranty. Only problem has been to replace spark plug wires after check engine light displayed, and this was handled promptly by the Hyundai dealer.

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  Hello high maintenence cost! - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By dj - May 2 - 8:11 pm

  Well, ive had my 2005 accent for just over a year now, and put over 20,000 miles on it. My old Toyota finally took a dump, and I needed a car asap for my pizza delivery job. So I got suckered into this car because it was the only one I could get financed on. It didnt come with a owners manual. Ive had to take it in 3 times already, now they tell me I have to change the crappy timing belt every 6 months at $500 bucks a pop, how can I possibly afford this on a min. Wage job? classic buyers remorse!

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  QUALITY GOOD/MPG BAD - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By drew - March 10 - 8:29 pm

  Its a peppy fast little car for the size of the car and area that I live in which is nothing but steep hills. The car had 26,000 on it when I purchased it and I only put 10,000 on it since then and I did not need to repair anything for it so far. The gas mpg could be better, I drive in the city 99% of the time but I only average 20-22 mpg. When I drive the highway, the mirrors seem to roll down a bit causing air to seep in causing loud whistling noise

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  3 yrs: zero repair -- $300 maintenance - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By WIprofessional - September 1 - 3:33 pm

  I commute 45 miles each way for work on country roads. This car has been comfortable and fun to drive for the first 3 years. Gets 40 mpg at ~50 mph ave speed w/o using air conditioning. 36 mpg highway w/o air 34 mpg highway with air. Hauls canoe well. Plenty of power without heavy load: feels sluggish with 5 passengers and luggage. Also sluggish on big hills even with only 1 passenger. Like every Hyundai Ive owned (3) very reliable and no repair costs.

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  Fun car - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By ed - March 23 - 1:42 pm

  For how cheap this car is, it is the best ever, i get ok gas mileage about 26-27, but i drive fast. i get 28-30 when i drive sane, and freeway for trips i get 35, once in the mountains driving around 45mph i got around 42. this car can go fast i drove it thru the desert going to tuscon with no one around on the freeway and i was going 110 and it still got good mileage like 33. i love driving this car. this car is off the ground more than most sedans today so i can drive over normal things without worrying

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  Good Daily Driver - 2005 Hyundai Accent
  By rsm535 - August 21 - 5:07 pm

  Daily driver and use to deliver pizza. Mileage in city without air running is about 27mpg, with air running is about 25mpg. Definatly less than advertised but cant complain with gas prices. Interior quality is average. The seatbelt receiver cover came apart a month or so after purchase, epoxy to the rescue. Lights went out behind the A/C in the dash and behind the automatic transmission panel but no big deal. The driver seat is starting to wear on the door side, but I get in and out of my car several hundred times a week so I have accelerated wear. A little low on power with the air on but overall it is a good, safe, economical little car.