1997 Hyundai Accent Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(19 Total Reviews)
You get what you pay for....
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
I bought this car close to two years ago, and I have yet to find a feature that stands out as anything special. If I were to drive only dowhill, or only in an area where the air conditioning was completely unneccesarry, I would enjoy the ride much more. Unfortunately, it sluggishly makes its way around, and it cannot take hills with the AC on. If you want to have fun on your way to work each morning, this car may not be for you.
Favorite Features
Cheap, decent gas mileage, small.
Suggested Improvements
Paint chips off easily, little power, no buzzer to indicate that headlights were left on.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
My 1st Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
I received my Hyundai as a graduation gift from high school. And in the 6 almost 7 years I had this car it has only had major work done to it 3x and I purchased it with 11k miles on it. The gas mileage is great considering this is my second vehicle. Overall I would buy another if they didnt depreciate value so quickly.
Favorite Features
Gas Mileage
Suggested Improvements
Exterior look and the front is too low on the 97. It scrapes the ground.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Accent is the best!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
The 4 dr Accent was the best vehicle I have owned. It is so much fun to drive and has never given me any problems beyond routine maintenance. I have had my car for 4 years, and it will be hard to part with it.
Favorite Features
The compact design is great. No complaints.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Value for Money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
I bought my car in Sept 2002 with 33K. Although it will be a year, I only have about 37.5K. I mostly use it to drive to the bus stop. For a second car or commuter car, this is perfect. The only problems I had was the "check engine" light which the dealer had to replace the computer module. Had to go 3x before it was finally fixed. Great gas mileage. It is small so for a family, it is no good. I tried putting my 2 kids' child seats and it is tight. No power though when trying to accelerate especially if you have AC on.
Favorite Features
Headlights turn off when you take the key out of the ignition. Intermittent Wipers let you choose between 5 speeds.
Suggested Improvements
More HP. Takes a while to accelerate. Radio has poor reception. Wipers don't seem too good (the arm not the actual rubber wipers).
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Great Value Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr L Hatchback
Review
Plain and Simple. This is a point A to point B car. No frills... but it's reliability has been tremendous. I have put 76K miles on my Hyundai in 6 years - and I have never had one mechanical problem with the car yet (knock on wood.) While friends have struggled at times with pricier and nicer cars, my Accent just goes and goes. And when you factor in that I paid 8K for it, it's been a great value.
Favorite Features
Gas mileage! Nice engine for the economy class.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
value for the bucks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr L Hatchback
Review
huge upgrade from the old "econo-boxes" of the '70's & '80's. biggest difference is the ride; comfortable seats, good suspendtion (sp.). no power steering is tough at times. I have over 135.000 miles on '97 and no oil consumption! good car for the money!
Favorite Features
hatchback is very handy.
Suggested Improvements
cloth seats which are easier to keep clean.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
What a piece of junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr L Hatchback
Review
Constantly breaking down. Water pump, clutch, power steering, window seals, window cranks. You get what you pay for!
Favorite Features
Gas mileage. 35+mpg
Suggested Improvements
Quality was horrible.
great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
Love the car so much I have put two of my children into Hyundais. My son has a 2000 Accent and my daughter has a 2001 Accent.
Favorite Features
Gas mileage and price
Suggested Improvements
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
no problems with 100000 miles on it
Favorite Features
gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
better ride
bad car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr GL Sedan
Review
Vehicle skids awfully .Brakes dont work when you are starting off down a slope. Cannot climb upslopes or hills. Engine starts to heat up . Other things are ok except when u put it to test for extremems.
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