The high-mileage 2009 Hyundai Accent, with a starting price of only $9,970.00, makes it the least expensive new car on the market, but it’s also the “Most Dependable Sub-Compact Car” available (as determined by the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study and one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road today.

Combine that with the fact that all Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America’s Best Warranty, protected by a 10-year/100,000-mile power train warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 7-year/unlimited-mile anti-perforation warranty and 5-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance protection and the Hyundai Accent is truly the most affordable vehicle on the market today.  Also to note is that Hyundai Accent received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among sub-compact cars in a J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study, which was conducted from January to April 2008 and based on responses from over 52,000 original owners of 2005 model-year vehicles, measuring more than 250 models. 

All around, this is one impressive little car.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced even more good news for the Accent, revealing that next year a special high-mileage “Blue” edition will be available that offers even higher levels of fuel economy without adding to the price. Accent “Blue” will feature fuel-efficient modifications to reduce engine friction and rolling resistance, enhance aerodynamics, optimize gearing and revise engine calibrations for maximum efficiency, all adding up to higher fuel mileage and lower emissions than today’s model.

The 2009 Accent GS retains the same content as last year’s model and has not been reduced to achieve America’s best price point.  Accent GS offers a 1.6-litre, 110-horsepower engine, power steering, advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, front variable intermittent wipers, 60/40 split fold-down seat back, six-way adjustable driver seat, adjustable head restraints for all seating positions and rear spoiler.

Pricing for all other Accent models remains unchanged. In addition to the $9,970.00 Accent GS 3-door with manual transmission, the Accent three-door with automatic transmission starts at $12,070.00, the Accent GLS 4-door with manual transmission starts at $12,920.00, and the sporty Accent SE 3-door with manual transmission starts at $15,070.00.

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