2000 Hyundai Accent Review
2000 Hyundai Accent Review
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Hyundai Accent types
- Hatchback
- Sedan
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Pros
- Smooth and quiet ride, roomy interior, impressive powertrain warranty.
Cons
- Boring styling, lack of horsepower.
What’s new
The Accent has been completely redesigned for the 2000 model year.
Edmunds says
Despite a great warranty and good build quality, we'd probably tell our friends to get a slightly used Japanese car instead. This may not be the case for long if Hyundai maintains its upward trajectory, though.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan 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 $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$162/mo for Accent GL
Accent GL
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Hyundai is on a mission to reinvent itself in the minds of the American car-buying public. After a rocky period in the early '90s that had people saying, "Hyundais sure are inexpensive...and you get what you pay for," the company has unleashed several winners in a row. The Elantra offers impressive power and utility for its class, the Sonata is a roomy and well-built midsize sedan, and the Tiburon, uh, well, the Tiburon is a unique piece of work. Additionally, all new Hyundais come with an impressive 10 year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty.
The 2000 Accent is further proof of the "New Hyundai." The car has been redesigned from the ground up and offers a larger cabin, refined engine, smoother ride and better handling. It's also got a new look that is supposed to be both contemporary and conservative. We're not too sure about its new look, but as one of the 180 countries in which Hyundai hopes to sell the Accent, our opinion doesn't really matter much, does it?
What does matter is that this new Accent is larger in almost every way. Wheelbase, overall length, and overall width have all been increased, giving the Accent improved legroom, headroom and hip room. The interior features a modular instrument pod and a clean, simple center stack with climate and radio controls. Rear seat heating and ventilation ducts help keep backseat riders comfortable and the use of noise reduction material in the A- and B-pillars gives the Accent a quieter ride. The driver seat features adjustments for height and rake, as well as fore and aft settings.
Three versions of the Accent are available. The base L and midlevel GS come in hatchback mode while the highline GL model occurs only in sedan form. Options range from power windows and air conditioning to heated mirrors and a CD player.
Under the Accent's bulbous bodywork sits a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a dual link rear suspension. Stabilizer bars at both ends control excessive lean while the use of hydraulic engine mounting means reduced noise, vibration and harshness. The Accent can be ordered with optional ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), which monitors weight distribution within the vehicle to improve ABS effectiveness during quick stops. Additional safety features include depowered airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, reinforced A-and B-pillars and dual side-impact beams.
The base engine remains a 1.3-liter four-cylinder with a larger 1.5-liter optional. The larger engine drags the Accent to 60 mph in just over 11 seconds, if equipped with the five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is available in either the GS Coupe or the GL Sedan, but we stopped timing zero-to-60 acceleration, with this transmission, after 14 seconds.
Hyundai has made great strides in the last three years and we're cautiously gaining respect for its products. In a world of Kias, Daewoos and used Hondas, the new Accent has plenty to offer. If its engine could clear the 100-horsepower barrier, it would have even more.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2000 Hyundai Accent.
5 star(29%)
4 star(27%)
3 star(18%)
2 star(22%)
1 star(4%)
51 reviews
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3.5 out of 5 stars
2000 Hyundai Accent
Owner1, 04/14/2002
2000 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
Reliable basic transportation.
5 out of 5 stars
Love my GS
jimh, 08/24/2010
2000 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback
Bought new as a drive-to-work car. Had 2 minor problems long ago-throttle sensor and driver window motor. Fast fixes under warranty. I've treated it well and it has returned the favor. This is not a race car nor an SUV so you can't abuse it. I suspect this is where most oil and other problems come from. Changed oil every 3-5K, the timing belt at 45K service. Clutch pedal throwout bearing … started minor chattering at 65K. Warranty covered and dealer did clutch (not needed but did it while warranty covered disassembly and reassembly). Won't set records but accelerates just fine. 33 mpg city, 36- 43mpg highway depending on grade of gas. Age is setting in but it is still strong. Never leaked.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Sudden DEATH AT 80,000 miles
Little Mamma, 08/15/2005
2000 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
I bought my Hyundai used in January 2005. It had 74,000 miles. I couldn't have been happier with it until one day the timing belt broke, which broke our engine. $2,000 to repair it and it only had 80,000. I've only had it for 7 months and I'm questioning if it is worth fixing!
1.63 out of 5 stars
Worst car ever!
KMdriver, 04/30/2009
2000 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
This car has been nothing but trouble since day one. My mother bought me the car when i was in highschool and the oil was burning, so the valve cover gasket was replaced. oil continued to burn so we replaced all gaskets... oil then magically disappeared. no spots on the ground and no residue on the engine, and is still doing this 3 years later. at about 100000 both CV axles busted, gas … mileage went downhill, the AC fan in the cab broke, the engine now makes an odd whining noise and i can't seem to figure out why. car smells like mildew every time it rains, but i can't find any wetspots. breaks squeak nonstop even if new. I will never ever buy a Hyundai again this car is a living nightmare.
2000 Accent Highlights
Hatchback
L
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $162/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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