2010 Hyundai Accent

Overview
The Hyundai Accent is a subcompact car that is sold as a 3-door hatchback and as a 4-door sedan. The Accent is Hyundai's entry-level model, with a base price under $10,000 and a focus on fuel economy-a 4-cylinder engine is the only available powerplant.

History/Genealogy
The Hyundai Accent replaced the Hyundai Excel for the 1995 model year. In its first year, it was offered as a 3-door hatchback or a 4-door sedan with a standard 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The current third-generation model was introduced in a sedan body style for the 2006 model year; the 3-door hatchback debuted in 2007. An all-new model is expected to debut for 2011.

Model	3-Door	4-Door
Length	159.3 inches	98.4 inches
Width	66.7 inches	66.7 inches
Height	57.9 inches	57.9 inches
Weight	2,467 pounds	2,365 pounds
Passenger Volume	92.2 cubic feet	92.2 cubic feet
Cargo Volume	15.9 cubic feet	12.4 cubic feet

Features and Options
Hyundai offers the Accent 3-door in three different trim levels: Blue, GS, and SE. The base model Blue is designed with an entry-level price, so air conditioning and power windows are optional. The GS model adds standard air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, map lights, and a rear window wiper/washer. The SE model is the sportiest and includes a short-throw B&M shifter, power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, 6-speaker 172-watt audio system, and a 6-way adjustable driver seat.

The Accent 4-door is sold only in GLS trim. It includes air conditioning, variable intermittent wipers, dual front cupholders, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear window defrosters, and 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks.

An optional Premium package adds anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), power windows, power outside mirrors, power door locks, remote keyless entry, alarm, cruise control, and steering wheel-mounted controls.

All models of the 2010 Hyundai Accent are front-wheel drive. The standard engine on both the 3-door and 4-door is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder rated at 110 horsepower and 106 lb.-ft. of torque. The standard transmission is a 5-speed manual with a 4-speed automatic optional. Fuel economy for the Accent models ranges between 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.

Safety and Crash Testing

NHTSA	Model	3-Door	4-Door
	Front Driver	5 stars	5 stars
	Front Passenger	5 stars	5 stars
	Side Driver	4 stars	4 stars
	Side Rear Passenger	4 stars	3 stars
	Rollover 2WD	4 stars	4 stars
	Rollover 4WD	Not tested	Not tested
IIHS	** TOP SAFETY PICK **
	Frontal Offset	Acceptable
	Side Impact	Poor
	Roof Strength	Acceptable

Study Results

2010 IQS	Highest ranked in segment
2010 VDS	-
2009 APEAL	-

To learn more visit:
2010 Hyundai Accent Model Page