Throwback... Friday? 1995 Hyundai Accent

It’s been almost a quarter century since the Hyundai Accent made its debut in Canada and on Motoring TV.

(The segment originally aired on Motoring TV 1995 Episode #05)

[rosasophia]

Love it! I still have a 95 Hyundai Accent. My first car. Runs like a dream.

[palebeachbum]

When I sold used cars we had a 1996 Accent sedan in dark green with a beige interior and a 1996 3-door hatchback in dark purple metallic with a gray interior. I really liked those little cars, despite being slow and noisy. They rode well for a little cheap car, were surprisingly spacious, had a super smooth 4-speed automatic, and were a nice-looking design for the time.

[djkenny]

A friend bought a base manual Accent in 95 for under $7800. He drove it until 2008 with over 220k, then Sold it for $700 to a dealer mechanic where he use to Service the car. It was trouble free and went on many 500 mile road trips. I like these cars and their design a lot.

[Dynamic_Entry]

This is when Hyundai became reliable in 95 because they started producing their own engines and transmission instead of relying on Mitsubishi.

[kristianhermann]

My sister had a '95 in the same colour (albeit a used one). Despite the goofy looks and rough engine (it idled like a tractor), it was indeed fun to drive and reliable. Put a smile on my face every time!

[dannnsss]

You still see these every now and again in Sydney!

[stathiskratimenos]

We love Hyundai Accent X-3 1994-2000!!!I have a Hyundai Accent sedan 1997 model!!!

[vrstovsek]

Great little car for every day in city!

[bigdudeohyeah]

These were the most popular imported car in Australia. In high school in the 2000s, everyone either owned one, or had a friend who owned one. Now there's even a racing series for them.

[izzatfauzimustafa]

The car's purple paint was quite eye-catching during its heyday lol

[Beyond_Beers]

i currently own a Hyundai accent GLS 97 and to me it runs nicely. 57000 miles and im glad to read all these positive comments as its my first car. The engine noise doesnt bother me as much because its luxury to have your car load where im from. im more worried about parts as time goes by. any suggestions?

[ZEROMT]

I still own a 1997 hatchback facelifted version it’s my favorite car awesome fuel saving zippy engine cheap parts easy to work on and fits everything like a pickup truck 😂

[seanmcgivney]

I had a 96 base model L, wish I never gotten rid of it!

[ElectoneGuy]

I had an Emerald Green 2-door hatchback GL model. Drove it for six problem-free years. Traded it in on a 2001 model.

[dionnelynn]

This was my first car. Had it for six months, was on my way for yet first oil change and someone hit me and it was totaled.

[karoltakisobie]

I had mine 7 years. Excellent car, better than 2005 I replaced it with. One issue was rust. It ate everything but driving on salty Canadian roads will do that. New Accent isn't nearly as much fun.

[Mortalstefan]

My 3rd car, loved it. Bought it for 400 euros and it ran 2 years, til my cousin crashed it

[Hi-lbcq]

I own a 1996 Hyundai accent hatchback...I've been fixing it up

[snakehandler]

Omg imagine this w a newer way more powerful 4 banger 😍😍😍

[reallyrandomrides]

For a cheap car, I think the 1995 Accent was loaded with lots of new technology, and might even be more reliable than the cars they produce today. It sure looked and felt like a fun little car to drive. Not sure I'd choose that colour though. I was going say it seemed a bit expensive back then, and at the time, it might have been. $14, 000 in 1995 is about $23, 000 in 2021, in the price range of a new Accent today which is arguably more technologically advanced and with way more standard equipment.