I really wish the Accent had improved this much in 2005 when I was in the market for a vehicle. Even then I liked some of the features, the driver's seat for example, both in firmness, adjustments etc.
I thought then it was not *enough* car for the money. Only 2 door, and horrible on-site aggressive "closer". I had a great sales person, who went to no end of trouble, but at the end of the day it was the "closer" who didn't close the deal, on an Accent, or an Echo on the lot, because he wouldn't meet me half, or even quarter way.