2012 Hyundai Accent

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2012 Hyundai Accent

Starting MSRP $12,545–$15,895

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SE 4dr Hatchback

Engines

See Specs 138-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
Standard 410 CCA battery  
(36Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Mode select transmission  
Available Sequential sport shift: SHIFTRONIC  
3.65 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 2.94  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P195/50HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Grille with chrome bar  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Available Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look/piano black instrument panel insert  
Standard Metal-look door panel insert  
Standard Leather/piano black shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
97 cu.in. Engine displacement  
138-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
123 lbs.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.0" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
11.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
11.4 gal. Fuel tank capacity
28 mpg Fuel economy city  
37 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.31 Drag coefficient  
2,430 lbs. Curb weight  
3,549 lbs. GVWR  
162.0" Exterior length  
66.9" Exterior body width  
57.1" Exterior height  
101.2" Wheelbase  
58.6" Front tread  
58.8" Rear tread  
17.1' Turning radius  
5.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.8" Front legroom  
33.3" Rear legroom  
39.9" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
51.3" Front hiproom  
47.2" Rear hiproom  
53.7" Front shoulder room  
53.4" Rear shoulder room  
90.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
21.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
47.5 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
47.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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