Have loved having the Hyundai Accent. Especially in the city - but surprisingly - it's pretty great on the highway too (which I didn't expect!) In the 2010 there is an "overdrive" button which allows the car to pick up speed to either merge onto the highway or it's specifically amazing help driving in the mountains. Once I learned it was there - made a big difference - really love driving hills now!

Overall, am very impressed with the Hyundai Accent. I know others who own cars that are supposed to have high approval ratings (Honda, Toyota etc.) who haven't enjoyed their cars as much as I've enjoyed the Accent. So I'd recommend it as a great car. And the gas economy is really good as well.

This car is amazing on gas. It is a great ciy car but I have made long 17 - 18 hour mountain road trips and spent less than $125 on the gas for the whole trip. It is also surprisingingly roomy - both for myself being 6 foot and my passengers. The trunk space is also surprising for a compact car - luggage for 4 women on a week long road trip still left room to spare. If I had to note anything that is slightly lacking I'd say it's "umph" ie: on the highway. I've never found it to be a problem because I've learned how to use the overdrive switch which makes an amazing difference when climbing mountain hills. Basically, it does have a good pickup when merging or passing and can handle it's own on steep climbs - it just takes an extra second or two to get there...

I have never been concerned with it being unreliable - I would highly recommend this car and have really enjoyed owning my accent.