2008 Hyundai Accent

It may not be the sportiest compact available, but the well-rounded 2008 Hyundai Accent provides a lot of car for the money.

Pros

Simple design, supportive seats, quiet highway ride, respectable handling and brakes, standard head curtain airbags, long warranty coverage.

Cons

Lackluster acceleration with automatic transmission, harsh ride over irregular surfaces, no cruise control, disappointing safety scores.

What's New for 2008

After gaining a two-door hatchback body style last year, the Hyundai Accent heads into 2008 with minor detail changes and reshuffled content.

But the overall review its a good value for money spent.