Kelly Blue Book (KBB) has put together a list of the top five best new cars for young, student buyers and the 2012 Hyundai Accent has earned the top spot. With the release date of the all-new Accent subcompact occurring just in time for the fall semester, the editors of kbb.com placed the Hyundai first on its list, beating the Honda Fit, Ford Focus, Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Cruze. “Like its bigger brothers the Sonata and Elantra, the 2012 Hyundai Accent appeals to a finely-tuned sense of value, putting a lot of equipment into a stylish, roomy package that competes more than favorably with competitors like the Ford Fiesta, Mazda2 and Honda Fit,” said kbb.com editors.
In order to be considered for a spot on the list, a vehicle must be priced with an MSRP under $18,000. Considering a completely loaded, Accent SE Five Door with the six speed automatic only costs $16,795, the new Hyundai surely offers a lot of student-friendly options for a little amount of money. And as we tested earlier, the 2012 Accent, especially in six speed manual trim, manages to be efficient and fun to drive at the same time. Kbb.com took that into consideration is picking it as its number one “Back-to-School” new car.
“While not pavement-ripping, the 138-horsepower engine will deliver 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the open road. And at a price that’s a bargain, the 2012 Accent demands to be on your back-to-school shopping list.”
Source: Hyundai
