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New CarPROFILEHyundai AccentHatchbackCovering theSpectrumfrom Functionalto SportyThe formula for building smalleconomy cars is pretty much a given,at least in terms of the basic architectureand engineering. It is in such areasas equipment for the dollar and refinementthat a little car stands out from the rest. TheHyundai Accent Hatchback is certainly builtand equipped to make a good impression.The hatchback body style, first seen overthree decades ago, is making a welcomecomeback. It makes sense for those whoseldom carry passengers bigger thanchildren or dogs in the back seat, but coulduse more cargo room and versatility. TheAccent is plenty roomy, more of a compactcar than the sub-compact its exterior sizewould suggest. The front seats, on allmodels starting with the base GS, haveeight-way manual adjustment, with bottomcushion independently adjustable underboth buttocks and thighs, making for alot of comfort and support, especially fortaller drivers. Additionally, its rear seatsfold down in 60/40 fashion, and there isan MP3/CD player and power steering too,all for just $13,495.From there, the Accent Hatchback canbe equipped to just about any taste, withthe GS Comfort being the next level upOpenRoad driver |18