Hyundai Accent

Name: 2001 Hyundai Accent
Brand: Hyundai

EPA MPG: NA

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CR's Take

Hyundais entry-level model comes as either a sedan or a three-door hatchback. For 2001, it gets a stronger, optional 1.6-liter engine. The subcompact is one of the least expensive cars on the road, with a manufacturers suggested retail price of under $10,000. The Accent is relatively quiet and solid, making it more pleasant than its Daewoo and Kia competitors. Antilock brakes are not available. Reliability is unknown.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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2001 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

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$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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$2,775

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$2,775 - $2,850

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2001 Honda Civic

$2,825 - $3,950

EPA MPG 34 mpg

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2001 Honda Insight

$2,975

EPA MPG 65 mpg

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$2,775 - $2,800

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2001 Kia Rio

$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Kia Spectra

$2,725

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Mazda Protege

$2,850 - $3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage

$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Nissan Sentra

$2,775 - $3,175

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Subaru Impreza

$2,900 - $2,950

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2001 Toyota Corolla

$3,150 - $3,275

EPA MPG 33 mpg

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2001 Toyota Prius

$3,025

EPA MPG 49 mpg

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle

$ NA

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2001 Volkswagen Golf

$2,950 - $3,750

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta

$2,825 - $3,725

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

2-door hatchback

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

1.5-liter 4 (92 hp)
1.6-liter 4 (103 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2018-2022

2018 Redesign Year

This generation of Accent comes only as a sedan. It is bare-bones transportation and suffers from many of the shortcomings common among subcompacts. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine returned 33 mpg overall in our tests. That is good, but many larger, more substantial compact cars can match that. The engine noise is mostly unobtrusive, but the sluggish acceleration forces the driver to mash the throttle, at which point the engine sounds coarse. The Hyundai doesn't do much to soften bumps and ruts, and road noise fills the cabin. The basic interior features easy-to-use controls. We found the seats to be short on support, and the back seat is tight back seat. Advanced safety features come only on the top Limited trim, which is priced like a compact car, undermining the reason to buy a subcompact. All 2020 models get a new 120-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission. The manual transmission is no longer available for 2022.

2012-2017

2012 Redesign Year

The 2012 Accent is endowed with responsive handling, comfortable front seats, and better fuel economy While the front seats are also more roomy, the rear seat remains cramped -- though it is on par for its class. Noise levels are higher than we consider ideal, but not offensive. All of the controls are straightforward. Though we appreciate the newfound responsiveness of the Accent's handling, the ride is somewhat jittery. In the end though, we cannot recommend this version of the Accent because it scored a Poor in the IIHS small-overlap crash test.

2006-2011

2006 Redesign Year

Accent's 2006 redesign brought a quieter, more comfortable ride. As a result, this version of the subcompact Hyundai is a significant improvement over the previous generation. It is pleasant to drive with a relatively comfortable and quiet ride. Fuel economy is very good, though it trails the best in its class. While ABS was offered as an option, it may be difficult to find a car so equipped and braking performance is lacking without it. Further, stability control wasn't available at all.

2000-2005

2000 Redesign Year

For most of its life, the Accent has been a decent, but uninspired small car with a choppy and noisy ride. On the positive side, the interior is put together well and the car is easy to park. Handling is also secure, if not exactly agile. On the other hand, the Accent is not very quick, braking is subpar, the passenger compartment is noisy and the accommodations are cramped, Antilock brakes (ABS) were offered as an option starting with the 2005 model year, but it was tough to find a car equipped with them.