2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Hyundai Accent:

One of the best values in the small-car market.

-- Automobile

Relatively quiet inside the cabin.

-- New Car Test Drive

Form-fitting front bucket seats feel substantial and supportive.

-- New Car Test Drive

Steering is precise and fairly communicative.

-- Road Test Online

The coupe styling hides a hatchback, which allows that extra convenience along with nice lines.

-- Woman Motorist

What reviewers liked least about the Hyundai Accent:

Safety-conscious consumers may be dismayed that anti-lock brakes are not offered.

-- Automobile

Accent's ride can be rough.

-- Consumer Guide

If only they'd offer a tilt steering wheel.

-- Motor Trend

Power drops when mated to the automatic transmission.

-- Woman Motorist

Hyundai Accent Comparisons:

The quality of the exterior paint and interior trim is not up to Honda or Toyota standards.

-- Consumer Guide

Best one-liner about the Hyundai Accent:

The action of the shifter is awful. It feels like you're deboning a chicken,

-- Edmunds.com

The ultimate antidote for sticker shock.

-- Motor Trend