| 2010 Hyundai Accent vs 2010 Toyota Yaris | February 3, 2010 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| Many of you probably don't care
about these two rivals but in a poor economy and dwindling auto
sales, these two are people's last chance at a new car.
Small, cheap cars are gaining popularity with new models coming
out from GM and perhaps even
Tata.
For now, the Hyundai Accent (Blue trim) is the cheapest car in
America. It competes against the Yaris and other small
competitors. |
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| 2010 Hyundai Accent | vs | 2010 Toyota Yaris |
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| For cheap cars, these two don't look that cheap actually. They have friendly appearances with large headlights and tiny grilles. They're like the automotive equivalent of a baby. They can't do much but at least they're cute. | ||
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| The Yaris also comes in a 5-door hatchback as well as the sedan version. The 3-door Accent is the only hatchback style available but there is a sedan. I actually like how the Yaris sedan looks which gets a slightly different front fascia with horizontal headlights. They should've just left the same front fascia on the hatchback models but I suppose the vertical headlights better match the taller body. The Accent front end pretty much stays the same as the sedan with a few small variations. Hyundai actually threw in a crease on the side for some visual candy but you can't polish a turd. | ||
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| The Accent actually gets a tiny spoiler on the roof but is that really necessary? I can't imagine an Accent driver hitting the track, or even going above 60 on the highway. It makes me wonder how much those little tidbits cost and how that money could either be saved for the customer, or invested into something else like a better engine, handling, or interior. Still, Hyundai should be commended for providing some niceties on the cheapest car in America. | ||
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| For the cheapest car you can get, the Accent actually has a decent interior. You even get a tachometer as well as a radio and some other goodies. Even though its cheaper than the Yaris, the Accent's interior actually looks better. Toyota should learn to stop putting the instrument panel in the center of the dashboard. The vast amount of plastic left in its void looks unfinished cheap. | ||
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PROS +Cheapest new car you can get +Friendly design +Some added niceties you wouldn't expect CONS -A good used car will still be better |
PROS +Friendly design CONS -Nearly three grand more is roughly 27% more expensive -Doesn't look as good as the sedan version -Centered instrument panel |
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| Video Source: ATVproductions via YouTube | Video Source: Cars.com via YouTube |
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