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Reliable commuter!
newenglandaccent, 11/12/2010
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have had mine for over four years now. I bought this to replace my Jeep Liberty due to the rising gas prices and my daily commute on the highway. Immediately we went from an average of 16MPG with the previous car to over 32 MPG with this car, cutting our costs in half. Typical in town driving sees about 28MPG and on the highway we get 34+ MPG. I do not drive slow so I am sure that we could squeeze more out of it if necessary. It fits one car seat, a 10 year old and a booster seat in the back and has big enough trunk space for a weekend trip with a stroller. Overall this is a great car.
temperatures and doors
loved7373, 01/12/2014
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
When temperatures are extremely high the central lock will not work, even opening the doors manually will not work either.
A car that competes with a bigger class
Edward Vargas, 10/30/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Here in Mexico it´s one of the best cars for your money.Being rated one of the best new comers in its class for the following reasons:Motor:only top premium sub compact cars,like Toyota or Honda,had CVVT Continous Variable Valve Timing,plus 16 valve,plus double overhead cams,which means more power, with more fuel efficiency,(top modern technology)but at a Hyundai Price.As being automatic transmission, its not to dull,it just takes a couple of seconds but once the gear is in,watch out,you won´t notice you´ve past your speed limit.It rides like a car of a bigger class, soft & smooth, better space than Toyota Yaris and Honda Civic and it rivals with Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla etc.
Great Car at Great Price
Rich, 10/12/2010
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased used with 20,000 miles at a great price (thousands less than comparable Hondas, Toyotas, etc.). Car drives great and has been very reliable. Disappointed in gas mileage for a compact car (30 mpg average). No reliability issues.
My Accent
Shelby England, 10/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have been very satisfied with my new Hyundai. I have actually exceeded the mpg of 36.54 on highway and avg 30-34 city driving. The handling is great. I spend much time in it and feel very comfortable. Car experts I've talked to say it can easily go 300,000 miles if taken care of properly.
Great drive for its money
Henry David, 12/12/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I´ve had the car for five months and the pro´s are: great soft and smooth ride for a car its class, soft and no outside noise,good noise insulation and good stereo for the price, and lots of amenities. Great room for its size, good trunk space, and great handling in curves. The cons: not great gas mileage 21 to 23 miles per gallon on the city, if you don´t drive fast; but if you are those of whom, like driving fast it will give you less than 20 miles per galon, but the car will respond fast enough for city needs, and its fun! On mountain roads you have to push the acelerator, but the ride is stable on fast curves,I personaly use the 2nd gear, and turn off the overdrive and it responds nice!
Entry level almost premium quality
the twin, 03/21/2007
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I´ve had the car for six months now, the build quality for its price is excellent, the ride, handling and the motor are better than my honda jazz/fit, but you have to sacrifice on gas mileage and top premium finish. The stereo is good compared to cars in its price range. I bought this car vs onother honda jazz/fit, because of its lower price,more space and motor.I love my honda,but liked more the looks of the hyundai sedan,its larger interior space and more motor.If you prefer low gas mileage and don´t mind small interior and like top premium quality materials for a compact sedan, get the honda, for space, larger motor and good quality built at low price, get the hyundai.
Mediocre Hyundai Accent
Andie, 11/28/2009
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used from Enterprise Car Sales. It is a 2006 Accent GLS with about 45,000 miles on it when I bought it. It still had some of the 60k warranty left, which turns out I really needed! The car was fine for about a month, then a sensor went bad. Took the car to the dealership and they fixed it, it was covered under warranty, I was only disappointed that I was not provided with a rental car. Now I am at 54,000 miles, purchased that car 5 months ago, and an engine coil went bad. Took it in to the dealership, and turns out the warranty doesn't cover new spark plugs or a "decarbon" which I was told i needed, so this little car is starting to cost me quite a bit of money in repairs.
Hyundai Accent Review
Hal, 05/12/2007
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent car to own. Sometimes need to double clutch to get in reverse gear. But this is only a slight inconvenients - not a problem to be concerned about. Excellent car to tow behind a Motorhome, just put in neutral, turn key to "ACC", and off you go (I pull the fuse for the dash on long tows).
Good bang for the buck
MEGKENNEDY, 05/13/2009
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my little car. The only issue I've had is a wire-thingy that caused my break lights to stay on. Took twice to get it fixed and was a bit of a pain, but was under $100 to get it fixed. For 77K miles I think that's pretty good. Gas mileage is excellent... I average 36/mpg.
Great Car
Sherry, 08/28/2007
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Fun to drive and great gas milage. Mine is an automatic and it gets up and goes. I get around 38mpg on the road and around 34 in town. I'm not afraid to go anywhere in my car. Read other reviews, not getting good gas milage. Don't understand why.
this is nice
james, 01/05/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have driven this car for a month. everything is fine. i made this speed up 120 mile on high way. it was not bad about comfortable driving. design is fine and engine power is good.
06 accent, getting much better
Daniel Rosen, 01/19/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded my 01 accent in and planned on getting a tiberon with the v6. I ended up going with the accent again. I had 93000 on the 01 and it is great on gas. The build quality of the 06 is much better then the 01, which is great to begin with. The main thing and the only thing I do not like with the 06 is the rear suspension, which I can live with. Hyundai has done it again with the 06 accent and is getting better fast year after year, Toyota, honda, watch your back. This korean manufacturer knows how to build them. (I was also looking at the Kia spectra 5, but the 2.0 is not worth the extra cost, same company anyways.)
great little car
Lisa, 07/28/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great little car. It is very roomy and comfortable inside. You can't tell by looking at it from the outside but it has alot of trunk space. It handles really well and the ride is so smooth. Because of this, you do have to keep an eye on the speedometer. You tend to speed without realizing it.
Not the fuel mileage you would expect!
kgirl, 04/08/2009
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car specifically to get better gas mileage as my old car, a '99 Buick Century, was getting up there and losing it's MPGs (about 20- 21). As the gas prices soared, I thought I could and should do better, it was time for a new car. With all the Hyundai spots advertising 30/39, I thought the Accent would save me so much money in the future. Wrong! The car only gave me 21MPGs out of the gate. I bought one of those air flow jobbies and only got it up to 23- 24MPGs. I could have stayed in my Buick for this and it was already paid off! The look and the reliability are great, but I'm so disappointed overall. What was the point if the MPGs aren't nearly what they're claiming them to be?!
Accent Is Solid but MPGs stink!
steve30122, 10/14/2008
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Accent after beginning to have trouble with my previous car, a VW Jetta Turbo. Notice my ratings above, they are completely honest. I have been very disappointed with the gas mileage for a car this size and with this little performance. My fuel economy averages in the mid-20s overall. I did exceed 30 mpg on a couple of long road trips, but only reached 33 mpg. Performance is pitiful if not down right dangerous. Its difficult to enter a crowded Intrste Hwy w/o getting pummeled. Now here's the good stuff. Haven't had a single hiccup with this car. The reliability has been perfect for 2 yrs/53K even in tough, city driving. The design and build have far exceeded my expectations.
Excellent Vehicle!
Don, 12/28/2005
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very cute and modern design. Great gas mileage! Performs like a small sports car while providing great safety features. Worth every penny.
A great buy for the money.
CentervilleOH, 05/04/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I test drove several compacts and found this one to be superb. It is even comparable to the Civic, but with a much more favorable price tag. I just bought this jewel and will only learn about it's reliability as time passes. It is very manuverable and good on gas. I would encourage anyone to take a look at all Hyundai's. Their bigger cars are extremely nice looking, as the Accent
Fantastic Car!
pearl15_1999, 06/07/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2006 Accent sure has impressed me. I have had it for 3 months now and I'm very pleased with its performance. Very good gas mileage, am averaging about 31 mpg combined. It is very quiet and drives very nice and smooth on the highway. I have not found any faults with this car yet. It does not have cruise control but I would buy another 2006 Accent in a heartbeat if something happened to this one.
Hyundai Accent 4 Door
Sean ORourke, 06/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second accent and if the other car makers havent seen Hyundai coming they better watch out. The build quality is excellent and rivals a Honda or Toyota. I love this car.
Nice Little Car
M, 06/20/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
For the first 500 km, not a bad ride. Gas mileage is a little off... either need to break it in a little more or need to have the dealer take a look at it. I got the dealer to pay for cruise control and a car starter before I picked up the car.
5 Stars All Around
Julie, 06/20/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with my Hyundai Accent. It is my first car, and it is great. The gas milage i get is super and it is tons of fun to drive. The exterior and interior have a lot of character and detailed touches. I only have two minor complaints, it is a little loud when accelerating, however once at the right speed you could hear a pin drop. The other thing I dont like is the suspension is a little bouncy when you have people in the back seat. Other than those two things, this car is perfect. I chose the accent over the elantra, because it had more safety features and it was smaller. I looked at the Toyota Yaris, but there was a 2-4 month waiting list, so I went for the accent.
So far ,so good
Mark M, 07/04/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far, so good. The Mileage is better than I expected. EPA rates the manual @ 32/35. I have been getting 35.79 average mpg after the first 2500 miles. This is with a 30city/70hwy commute. This is driving 65/70 on the hwy. Purchased this vehicle for a daily 130 mile round trip commute. I could only afford to spent a set amount. I asked my mechanic about choosing a vehicle. Asked him about a brand new Accent, or a one year old Corolla. He said buy the Hyundai. This came as a shock initially. But he has family memebers with Hyundai vehicles with similar commutes. Frankly I really expected to be led to the Corolla, having reservations about Hyundai's reputation from the past.
sweet little car
aeon, 07/11/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
going from a full size to a compact was a little tough at first, but i've been very pleased with the accent. very good on gas. been averaging 36mpg. comfy on my 40min drive to work. handles well on back roads and highway. roomy trunk for a compact. like the interior, except the carpeting is chintzy. exterior is nice also, liked it much better in person than in pics online. had it a month with no problems. plenty of standard features. price was better than toyota or scion.
Bang for my buck
Tony, 03/18/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just wanna say that I love my 2006 Accent it has a ton of stuff that most economy cars dont have like 4 wheel ABS ,front and side air bags , several cup holders , armrest in the front pass side and rear seat. 4 wheel disk breaks, CD player with 6 speaker system , and a Tachometer with rebate I paid 12,500 with the manual Trans. I think this is the best Deal on the market and the new design for 06 is sweet mine is wine red and it gets 35 mpg so far.
Affordable , sporty and safe
Patti K., 04/03/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have only had this car 1 week, but the husband loves the great gas milage he's getting. We picked the Accent over the Elantra b/c the ABS & the 8 air bags came standard, on the Elantra they are options. We choose the sports package that includes A/C, power windows and door locks, heated mirror,15 inche alloy wheels and an alarm system. After the rebate, dealer fees, tax, & tags, we walked out the door paying $13,775. We feel we got a great price. Thank you Edmunds and other car websites that help the consumer get the best deal for their dollar. Also helpful was the dealers inventory pages. With our research in hand we were able to confidently walk into a dealership ready.
heck of a car
Paul, 04/04/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Picked up this small eco box for the wife and found out that its a gas fun to drive, coming from a person that drives a 2004 TSX Acura, finish and ride is fantastic. I love the feel and smooth control, the car runs like a bigger more expensive car. Will see how reliability will be, but with a solid warranty better than Acura, Im sure its solid .
Great little car!
Lee & Bill, 04/27/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had the car about 30 days! Very pleased with the performance and it is very quiet! Alot of fun to drive and the gas mileage is great!
Safe & Fun
Lisa, 04/29/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love this little car! The reason I bought this car was for its safety, fuel economy and sporty look. It is great to drive, very responsive. The interior is very spacious, so is the trunk. Feel confident about traveling with my 16 month old. I researched other cars in this class and the Accent rules. I cannot believe there aren't more on the road. This car does not disappoint. Go buy one.
Too soon to tell, but looks good.
junemart, 05/02/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car seems to be very well built and the ride feels like that of a much bigger vehicle. The truck is large and all controls are in the right place. I have not gone over 55MPH nor exceeded 4K RPM (as suggested by Hyundai for first 1200mi.) so can't rate acceleration. Engine is quiet and idle is very smooth. Suggested maintenance skeds using time against miles is absurd. I only use this car 250 mi. per Month. Change Mobil 1 oil and filter at 3 months with only 750 Mi.,ridiculous. Same with plugs..24 months at 6k miles. Most wear comes from miles, not time!! With so few miles MPG is dissapointing. I know it will improve. The finish on metallic paint does not seem hard nor very glossy.
Great Car!
Angie , 05/10/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What can i say,this is one great car that others try to imitate but dont quite match up.Hyundai is really moving up there and this car proves it.The overall build quality puts some higher end models to shame.Best choice ive made.
Best Car for the Money
jac, 05/15/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is great in every way. I have had all kinds of vehicles and for the money and ride ! Rather have it then a BMW
Great safe car
BillnLee, 05/16/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great little car with all the safety features. Alot of fun to drive with excellent miles per gallon! This car is fun to drive with alot of pick-up and very quiet on the road.
4th Hyundai
Mike, 05/16/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It`s almost new, but have had two Hyundai and now we have an Elantra and an Accent. No problems with any so far.More for less money than the Toyota Yaris I looked at, Don`t know why I looked at any thing else.Tyler Texas
Accent or Scion XA
Mark, 05/25/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Test drove XA and Accent, both great little cars. Accent had a tad more pep (5spd),more room for sports gear or groceries, more driver leg room. Shifted great, fun to drive and A+ on gas mpg.
Great car, bad manufacturer
car_em, 05/29/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even though I am aware that I should not be talking about the purchase process, I feel I must point out that I originally ordered a specific package and color (premium/d. sapphire blue) and the dealerships kept leading me on about how I was to get it within a week, until a month later it came, in which they had to order it, ranging in more of a wider area. Very aggravating and annoying (that the manufacturer chose to charge 800 extra for a/c and did not make enough cars with the premium packages available in the area. Anyway...it has been a great little car, love the exterior, interior and almost everything in it. A little road/wind noise, not many cons.
great inexpensive car
George, 06/09/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a lot of fun to drive. Very nimble, very quiet ride. All my passengers have raved about it and have them thinkinng about a Hyundai, yes, a Hyundai!
Great little car!
Jeremiah Beaty, 06/14/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I saw this car and fell in love. It's small but fits me quite well. I am six feet tall and I can fit into it comfortably. I have driven my car just for one day and love it! The small engine is plenty for this car, especially if driving it with a feather touch. I expect to get some decent mileage figures this way. Decent features that come standard. Plenty of airbags and ABS! CD player is standard. I loved the little car so much, that I bought two! One for me, and one for the wife.
PAINT CHIPS VERY FAST
b f, 08/10/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my very first car. I love it except the paint is already chiping and I have it only 5 weeks. was told to buy touch up paint and get a sealant. As per gas it is great.
none
AndyKorson, 08/15/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My real only issue at this time is the low mileage I am receiving. It's all considered city, but it is only 20-23 miles per gallon which is so much lower than that average number listed on the sticker display.
Watch out Toyota/Honda
squireman, 08/28/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great little car! Decent acceleration and handling and amazing safety features for an econobox price. Great gas mileage too! Get the 5 speed and sport package and you won't be disappointed. I am glad I couldn't find a Yaris or a Fit and bought this baby instead. $1000 over sticker for a Fit? Get the Accent instead!
Best Bet for Dollars and Sense
annegdavis, 10/10/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best little car I ever drove. It's comfortable, roomy, tight brakes, excellent handling during turns, better than average stereo system, quiet motor, relatively low road noise, and gets reasonable gas milage. Much more comfortable and roomy than my previous Honda Civic. I feel like I'm sitting higher up, which helps me "aim high in steering". And at less than $13K, it's a steal. I'm very happy with this vehicle and would highly recommend it!
Wow!! Tranny?? or car??
Big Daddy, 10/16/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Tranny on my Dodge truck went out at 81K miles, swap tranny for ~ $4000?? or look for another car??. Bought this 2006 Accent, great choice!!. The mileage doubled, very impressed eith entire car. Have a 2000 Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent puts it to shame for the same price, hands down. Give this a look, very surprized at nice quality and fun to drive, plenty of romm for an econo box, hats off to Hyundai ...American auto builders wake up !!
lousey mileage
junemart, 11/16/2006
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My absolute foremost reason for buying this car was for the gas mileage. The mileage I am getting stinks, city and highway . The car is nice and quiet on the road but without cruise control and without the promised 36MPG I would rather be in my 2004 Forester that gets a solid 28MPG on the road. Other owners report good mpg. Are you driving at a steady 50 with no a/c and a brick (cruise control) on the pedal?
incredable car for thousands less !
mike, 01/09/2007
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car does everything you could ask it to, never breaks, doesent complain and cruises at 80 getting 28mpg. (I live in Utah) Its not fancy, but it comes with everything standard. It is highly recommended by me. Also my Neighbor bought one and so did his sister after driving ours, They also are very pleased. I am glad I didnt buy the Toyota or Honda. The money I saved buys me gas for a few years!