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| I love the styling of the new 06 model inside and out. It looks very upscale and the interior looks like a downsized version of the new Sonata. I think Hyundai hit a homerun with this car and it couldn't come out at a better time; with gas prices as high as they are, the small economy car is fixing to see a comeback. I'm a bit perplexed to see that they aren't offering a 2-door hatchback model though. The 2 door has a sportier personality that better attracts the young buyers and it was a much more versatile design with way better cargo room. I was abe to fit a 32" HDTV in its box in my old 2000 Accent hatchback, something I could not have done with the sedan. I also see more 2 doors on the road then I do the 4 door, so I'm not sure why Hyundai didn't continue the design. It obviously was selling well. Does anyone know if there is a 2 door offered in other markets or is there only the 5 door hatch now? At any rate, the Accent is at the top of my list for my next car. I'm thoroughly disgusted with the 20-22 mpg my current 4 cylinder ride is giving me. | |
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They really should sell the 5-door accent. Super practical, cool looking and what the whole rest of the world drives (have you traveled outside the U.S. - everyone drives a 5 door hatch). Any pics of the 5 door Accent? |
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The thing is... is Hyundai and Scion really competing with each other? Ask any 18 year old to choose between a Hyundai and a Scion. They will obviously choose the Scion, the 'hipper' car. If Hyundai wants to truly compete with Scion, they need to spice their model a bit to make it less conservative. Even the new Sonata looks less conservative. Highly disappointed. I think Hyundai seriously needs to add some spazz into their line up. The quality is there; now they need to focus on the 'image'. |
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Replying to: mononeo (Mar 25, 2005 7:00 am) Manual 32 City/ 35 Hwy Auto 29 City/ 38 Hwy You would think 2006 Accent would be about the same. A good improvement over 2005, but the highway mpg for the manual should be 38-41 especially with the auto's numbers. 2006 KIA RIO
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Replying to: bamacar (Jun 13, 2005 7:34 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 16, 2005 7:29 am)  70 mpg. It was on the short list but not with that racket. Made it unusable as a long distance car as far as I was concerned.
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Replying to: csandste (Jun 16, 2005 6:53 pm) They should have broken the mold and put in a 6 speed manual. You get the feel of speed up through 5th, and then stick it in 6th for maximum highway fuel economy.
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Replying to: bamacar (Jun 16, 2005 8:09 pm) |
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you hit it, man. Who would expect a 6-speed in a $10,000 Accent or Rio, or Aveo? Yikes. Hold your horses, dudes. Rermember, $10,000 is a flying bargain. Right-o? 5-speeds with a taller 5th with intestinal fortitude would do. |
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jun 17, 2005 2:54 pm) Do you really expect the MSRP to drop more than a 1000 to $10,000? The last 5 years the actual out the door cost of the Accent has not been competitive to the more discounted Elantra. For just a 1000 more you get better power, more amenities, and not significantly worse fuel economy. No wonder the sales of the Accent have been miniscule.
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