1996 Hyundai Accent Review
1996 Hyundai Accent Review
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- Hatchback
- Sedan
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What’s new
Hyundai is painting the Accent in some new colors this year, and height-adjustable seatbelt anchors are standard. Front and rear center consoles with cupholders debut, and optional air conditioning is now CFC-free. A new 105-horsepower GT hatch debuted midyear.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Hyundai Accent GT 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$155/mo for Accent GT
Accent GT
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
What a pleasant surprise from Hyundai. If the latest Sonata hinted at the direction the company was to take in the future, then the Accent is an in-your-face declaration from this Korean manufacturer that the days of selling shoddy, inept vehicles in the United States are over. The Accent is one of the better subcompacts in today's market.
We looked at an Accent sedan with automatic transmission. The sticker price was just over $11,200, and that bottom line included the autobox, dual airbags, cassette stereo, power steering and side impact protection that meets 1997 standards. Air conditioning would add another $900.
In contrast, a similarly-equipped Geo Metro sedan would run $10,960. However, the Metro doesn't come standard with such niceties as rear window defogger, cargo area lighting, remote releases for the fuel door and trunk, or digital clock. Additionally, the Accent benefits from single-piece side stampings, which contribute to stiffer body rigidity, and a 92 horsepower engine that far outranks the top-line 70 horse motor provided in the Geo. Is the Hyundai worth the additional money? Absolutely! The Metro feels a bit roomier, but the Accent is so much better that there really is no comparison.
Aside from the putrid seat fabrics, childish paint schemes and funky smell associated with all new Hyundais, we like the Accent quite a bit. It's a great set of budget wheels, without the budget engineering or the budget equipment levels. Check this one out.
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5 star(33%)
4 star(54%)
3 star(9%)
2 star(4%)
1 star(0%)
24 reviews
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3.63 out of 5 stars
Great little car
wahadooo, 02/27/2010
1995 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback
I bought my car used as a emergency had to have a car as my old one died. I have been very happy since. It is great on mileage(38mpg). The timing belt broke while I was driving so since then I've had a new engine. I has 169,000 miles on it and it still hauls wood for my wood stove like a little pick up truck. The front has a few dents so when I nailed a deer with it I didn't really mind. … I will definitely get another Hyundai when this one dies. But, I do need a truck too. either way, we will always have a Hyundai in our dooryard.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Great commuter!
Valorie, 02/26/2002
1995 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
This car has been a great commuter car. great gas mileage, has some pep to it. Fun and dependable little car.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Excellent car!
micqn, 02/02/2005
1995 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
I used to make fun of my little Accent but not any more! This car has been the most reliable car I have owned and it doesn't cost a lot to maintain. The engine had to be replaced but I did that myself, the paint is still in excellent shape, the car overall is a great little car. I am able to get about 325 MPGmiles on a full tank of gas around town and nearly 375 MPG on the freeway … cruising at 65 MPH. This equates to filling the car up every two weeks. The tires are very inexpensive when needed, oil changes are a cinch, basic maintenance is nearly obsolete. The car takes very good care of me hence I take very good care of it.
3.5 out of 5 stars
They don't make them like they used to!
KWest, 04/17/2002
1996 Hyundai Accent GT 2dr Hatchback
As soon as warrenty ran out, car broke
down. 105+ miles on my car, blue book
value $800, repairs $1400, and still
have 3 payments to go. Disappointed to
say the least. 2 mechanics said it's
not worth investing the money into for
repairs. I did enjoy driving it while
it was running, but $9981 is too much
of an investment to throw it away after
5 years.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Hyundai Accent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Accent since its last redesign.
1996 Accent Highlights
Hatchback
L
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $150/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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