One of the toughest jobs in the car business is to create a well-built, fuel efficient, people-pleasing machine with a full contingent of comfort and safety features at an affordable price. Hyundai worked hard to do just that with its new Accent. As the replacement for the Korean automakers venerable Excel, the Accent promised greater performance and interior amenities, while retaining its predecessors approximate $8,000 base price. Standard dual airbags and optional anti-lock brakes were items the Excel couldn’t deliver, while the revised 1.5 L single overhead cam for brought you 11 more horsepowers and smoother operation.
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