2006 Hyundai Accent First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What’s New? The Hyundai Accent has been completely redesigned for 2006 with a new look, larger dimensions, and a stronger powertrain.
Selling Points: Standard features like front and rear fold-down armrests, a 172-watt sound system, abundant standard safety features, up to 35 mpg, a 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a starting price of only $11,995
Deal Breakers: Snoozy styling and a disconnected driving character
Our Advice: The 2006 Hyundai Accent is a good car for shoppers looking for an inexpensive compact, but Kia builds the same car with a sportier demeanor in the Kia Rio. Make sure to test drive both to determine which best meets your wants and needs.
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Safety
All 2006 Hyundai Accents come with two front, two front side, and front and rear side curtain airbags in addition to antilock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution.
Hyundai has a plan for making its name synonymous with safety, and the 2006 Accent takes one more step toward that goal. A total of six airbags comes standard, including two front, two front side, and two full-length side curtain airbags. In addition, all Accents come with four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution, three-point seatbelts for all five passengers, and front and rear crumple zones. Like all passenger cars, the 2006 Hyundai Accent has been designed to achieve top scores in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash safety tests. Front and rear five-mph bumpers are also featured, aimed at absorbing slow-speed crash energy with minimal repair costs.
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