2008
Hyundai Accent

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$14,320
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Available trims

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  • 3dr HB Man GS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $10,775
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Man GS
    Starts at
    $10,970
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Auto GS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $11,775
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Auto GS
    Starts at
    $11,970
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man GLS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $12,925
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man GLS
    Starts at
    $13,320
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto GLS *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $13,925
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto GLS
    Starts at
    $14,320
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Man SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $14,575
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Man SE
    Starts at
    $14,970
    27 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Auto SE *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $15,375
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr HB Auto SE
    Starts at
    $15,770
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder
Manual or automatic
Hatchback or sedan
Six standard airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Gas mileage
Easily adjustable driver's seat
Price
Tolerable backseat space
Handling in SE trim level

The bad

Poor crash-test ratings
Road and engine noise
Low-rent interior
Imprecise manual transmission
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Hyundai Accent base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection
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  • 2004
    4.4
    Hyundai Accent
    Starts at
    $9,999
    29 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
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Consumer reviews

84% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.4
Performance 3.7
Value 4.2
Exterior 3.7
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

By Darryl from Ontario
Owns this car
March 12, 2025

Had car since 2015 and im guy washes wax every day.

Had car since 2015 and im guy washes wax every day. Got car at 100,00ish ive put 85,000 on it myself Heres what been done since owned ball joints 3 sets made cheaply... Exhaust work 2 times from rot . 1 ignition coil replaced High pressure power steering Line pipe replaced lasted about 170000 ish.. lower ball joints 2 times. brakes all around 3 times . at 185,000 and all 4 shocks have to be replaced timing belt at 160,000 replaced. 1 starter replaced Over all just regular stuff that wears out. Cant complain cars real easy to work on your self..all belts replaced twice. Never made me walk home So overall Cheap running Good in snow also never get stuck no matter what i try. Water pump and alternator water pump never been touched still work as intended
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Hayden from Iowa
Owns this car
November 1, 2024

Dope xxx car that runs good even after 170k miles.

Dope xxx car that runs good even after 170k miles. Manual windows so you don't have to worry about a motor breaking. Manual mirrors are easy to replace. Light car with good gas millage.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Hyundai Accent?

The 2008 Hyundai Accent is available in 3 trim levels:

  • GLS (4 styles)
  • GS (4 styles)
  • SE (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Hyundai Accent?

The 2008 Hyundai Accent offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2008 Hyundai Accent?

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Is the 2008 Hyundai Accent reliable?

The 2008 Hyundai Accent has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Hyundai Accent owners.

Is the 2008 Hyundai Accent a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Hyundai Accent. 84.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.4
  • Performance: 3.7
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 3.7
  • Reliability: 4.3

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