2017 Hyundai Accent SE is a compact, nofrills hatchback or sedan designed for valueminded buyers who prioritize economy, reliability and basic functionality. Under the hood sits a 1.6litre fourcylinder gasoline engine producing about 137 horsepower, paired with either a 6speed manual or optional 6speed automatic transmission.
Front wheel drive is standard, giving the Accent SE a simple, efficient driveline.
Fuel economy is a strong point: with the manual transmission it is rated approximately 27mpg city and 37mpg highway, and slightly lower with the automatic (about 26/36mpg).
The interior seats up to five, with standard cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a sixspeaker AM/FM/CD audio system with USB/aux inputs.
Cargo space is modest in the sedan (around 13.7cuft) and more generous in the hatchback (about 21.2cuft) with the adaptability of folddown rear seats.
One of the standout features of the Accent SE is the generous powertrain warranty offered by Hyundai: a 10year/100,000mile powertrain coverage gives added peace of mind.
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On the downside, crashtest ratings are less than classleading: for example, certain smalloverlap front crash results were rated poor, so safety performance should be weighed if this is a priority.
In summary, the 2017 Hyundai Accent SE makes a strong case as an economical, dependable daily driver for individuals or small households, especially if youre looking for low ownership cost and simplicity. Its not ultrastylish or packed with the latest tech, but for what it is an affordable entrylevel car it delivers very well.
