The Lowdown: 2008 Hyundai Accent
By Kylie Brillstein
The 2008 Hyundai Accent
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Hyundai, the Accent for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 3-DR segment. It retailed for $14,575 USD with a dealer cost of $14,169 USD.
Accent Dimensions
The 2008 Accent has standard length of 159.30 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. The Accent rides 57.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Accent a radius of 33.10 inches. It uses 205/45R16 tires with a wheelbase of 98.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Accent comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2496 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Accent's standard 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 24 - 27 miles/gallon city driving using a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Accent retails for $14,575 USD with a invoice price of $14,169 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $620 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. Accent optional equipment may include Cargo Net, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof, Splash Guards, Wind Deflector for Convertibles.
Exterior color choices include Apple Green, Charcoal Gray, Dark Sapphire Blue, Ebony Black, Ice Blue Metallic, Mellow Yellow, Nordic White, Platinum Silver Metallic, Tango Red Metallic with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Accent seats 5 people with 42.80 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also comes with a 120 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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