2003 Hyundai Accent Review
Price Estimate: $483 - $757

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Excellent warranty, low price, nicely appointed interior, solid build quality, smooth ride.
Cons
- Weak tires, low handling limits, can't get cruise control, ABS or side airbags.
What’s new
For 2003, the base single overhead cam 1.5-liter engine is dropped from the L hatchback; all Accents now come with the dual-overhead cam 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder. The 1.6 is rated at 104 horsepower -- a drop of only one horsepower following Hyundai's September 2002 announcement that it had misstated engine outputs across the board. Note that the engine itself is unchanged. In other news, all Accents get a facelift this year. In front, you'll see a new bumper, grille, hood and headlight assemblies, and in the back, the bumper, rear quarter panels and taillight units are new.
Edmunds says
A decent buy for those determined to own a brand-new car with full-warranty coverage, though we'd encourage prospective owners to shop the used car market before closing the deal.
For sale nearby
4 listings
- 63,929 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Best Auto Buy (329 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHCG45C33U484323
Stock: 98765
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 124,109 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- EV Motors (1,415 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Lebanon, TN
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHCG35C83U236224
Stock: 236224
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-06-2024
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Excellent City and Family Car!
4.25 out of 5 starsdriver_lori, 08/06/2012
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
I purchased my 2003 Accent with 4 miles on it for $11,500.
Perfect city car - fits into small spots and not very likely to be vandalized.
Then I lived in an area with steep hills and never got stuck, even with ice and snow. The car complained about making it up the hills but always did. Definiltey not a lot of power but does the trick.
Fast forward 7 years and my husband and I now use … the car with our twins rear-facing. We can fit the double stroller in the truck with room to spare and a single stroller in back. There's enough leg room. I have to laugh at people who think they need an SUV....the Accent is perfectly adequate!
No major repairs and I'm at almost 140K miles!!
Good and Cheap
4 out of 5 starsclauwolf, 12/21/2002
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my Hyundai Accent because of
the Great price and fuel mileage and I
have been so happy with it.My only
complaint is a little more room.The car
comes loaded,I couldn't beleave the
extras that came with it for the
price.Plus the car not only gets great
fuelmileage but my boyfriend says its
fun to drive and I agree.
Nice Automobile
4.63 out of 5 starssteveg46, 05/05/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
I bought the car in September of 2003,
got a really great deal. Had one minor
problem with the car, the right rear
brake had a click in it, and it was
fixed right the first time. If you
really want more power out of the
engine put in a K & N air filter, it
makes a big difference in the
performance.
"econobox"
2.88 out of 5 starsgk fs, 10/14/2009
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
Had the car since 10/03. It has 75k on it now and while its not a fantastic car, it performs ok. Just ok. When it was new, it was very peppy. Now its sluggish and, while it will jump when needed, its not something I try to do often. Handles on a dime to be sure but braking feels mushy even on new brakes. I'm on my 3rd tranny. What started as a ticking became gears getting stuck and … grinding. 2 door handles broke. Engine loudly taps when cold but goes away. Tape deck broke. Battery brackets snapped. Rigged a way to hold it. Trunk space is ok if the item is wide but not deep or tall. At 6'1 its a cozy ride. Knee is either on cupholder or autostick. Bumps od switch... Yet to leave me stranded
2003 Accent Highlights
Sedan
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $11,299 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 27 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $149/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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