Noise from tires and the engine was intrusive, but not unusually so for this price class. Overall, the Accent impressed us as a capable and well-assembled urban scooter. Inside, the Accent was trimmed with tasteful charcoal-colored plastics and fabrics. Parts and pieces fit together very nicely, and the only flaw we noticed was a rough-edged steering wheel seam at the top of the rim, left over from the manufacturing process. Air conditioning blew cold quickly, regulating the interior temperature efficiently.
Drivers can sit high with an expansive view forward and rear.
The driving position was very good, thanks in large part to the multi-adjustable driver's seat. Gauges were clearly labeled and placed directly in the driver's line of sight, though the 130-mph speedometer that comes on all models is laughable. Radio controls were simple to reach and use. Slide lever climate controls sat below the stereo in the center stack of the dash, but because of the low placement and the nature of slide levers, these controls were not easy to see and use. Hyundai should install some rotary dials and place them higher for easier operation.