2005 Hyundai Accent

Some of the Pros: * Best value for money for the price. * 97BHp engine (on paper); has nice drivability overall * Quite spacious in front and back. Plenty of leg-room. Boot space also quite good. * Driving comfort is decent. Suspension works fairly well. * Brakes are decent. * Stock tyres are 13” Bridgestone and provide good grip and comfort, low noise. * Fuel economy is better than expected. Engine is yet to run-in but I get > 10kmpl in city (with mixed A/C) and got approx.15kmpl in my highway drive (with mixed A/C) @ speeds 60-90kmph. * Known to be quite reliable and problem-free.Dependable Hyundai service * Car has adjustable headlamps, body colored mirrors and side-skirts. * Steering gives feedback at upto moderate speeds.Have to check at high speeds. * A/C is quite good and fast-acting in the front. Have to check at the back. * With windows closed and A/C on, there is almost complete silence in the car. Great for enjoying music :-)

Some of the Cons: -- Steering is heavy, though car has power steering. -- Gearbox is notchy. 1st-2nd and 2nd- 3rd are particularly so. Quick throws are not possible and I have to change gears slowly for smooth shifts. -- Clutch does not release smoothly. I can hear a small sound when it releases. -- Acceleration is gentle and gradual. Stomping on the pedal doesn’t produce immediate response. Particularly with A/C on. Of course after the engine is run-in this may change. -- Engine is not very smooth. With windows down, sound is almost as much as the Swift diesel. Again, may change after it is run-in properly. -- Headlights are just average. Especially on the highways, I felt they are quite insufficient. Am upgrading to HID lamps. -- Seating is low. I’m about 5’10” but when I’m reversing, the view is not confidence-inspiring. From the back of the car, more than ½ the car length is not visible while reversing. No provision to raise the seats also. -- Rear view mirror though clear, is small and does not offer sufficient view. Even with both side mirrors setup + the rear view, the rear view coverage is not complete. As it is, I keep the left-side mirror folded to prevent it from being hit & broken. -- Not many storage spaces in the car. Nothing at all for the passengers at the back. -- Paint job is average. After just one wash, I can see some difference in the look. May require regular polish to maintain the exterior looking good. This includes the plastic bumpers/panels.

Wish they could maintain fuel economy like other std accent, Overall very stylish; elegant & smart with SUPERB handling at high speeds. Flip side fuel economy & power have opportunity to improve like Maruti also if segment have been differentiated so added features could have done better for overall rating of the car e.g. Interior like wood finish or leather seats etc...GOOD MUSIC SYSTEM & electronic tachometer.

So friends its your choice to buy this car or not. Instead go for Honda City. Thank you.