2010 Hyundai Accent

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2010 Hyundai Accent
2010 Hyundai Accent

Key specs

Base trim shown

Overview

The good:

  • Gas mileage
  • Easily adjustable driver's seat
  • Price
  • Tolerable backseat
  • Space
  • Handling in SE trim level

The bad:

  • Poor crash-test ratings
  • Road and engine noise
  • Low-rent interior
  • Imprecise manual transmission

4 trims

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Notable features

  • New fuel-efficient trim
  • 110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder
  • Manual or automatic
  • Hatchback or sedan
  • Six standard airbags
  • Improved fuel economy estimates

2010 Hyundai Accent review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Available as base Blue, GS and sporty SE two-door hatchbacks or a GLS four-door sedan, the Accent competes with economy cars like the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. The compact car comes standard with six airbags and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. All models include a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.

New for 2010
The Accent gets improved EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings and a new base trim, called Blue.

Exterior
The Accent Blue has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on other trims.

  • Available power mirrors
  • 14- or 16-inch wheels
  • Standard rear window defroster
  • Available rear window wiper
  • Optional ground-effects kit and alloy fuel door
  • Available fog lights

Interior
For 2010, all automatic Accents get an “Eco indicator” that tells drivers when they are being very fuel efficient (green), moderately efficient (yellow) and less efficient (red). Manual models have a shift indicator that tells drivers the best time to shift gears for improved fuel economy. Up to five occupants can fit inside the Accent. Air conditioning is standard on all but the Blue trim, where it’s optional. Every door panel contains a bottleholder and storage pockets. Also optional on the Blue model are power windows, power door locks with keyless entry, and heated power mirrors. All those features are standard in the SE hatchback.

  • Available tilt steering wheel and six-way driver’s seat with adjustable armrest
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Standard AM/FM radio
  • Available CD player with USB and MP3 jacks
  • Available power sunroof
  • Available cruise control

Under the Hood
For 2010, all Accents receive lower-friction engine components, low-rolling-resistance tires and other tweaks to improve mileage. The Blue trim adds revised transmission gear ratios and a lower ride height to improve its fuel efficiency.

  • 110-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 106 pounds-feet of torque
  • Continuously variable valve timing
  • Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission
  • SE models with manual transmission have B&M Racing sport shifter

Safety
Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are optional, but are not available on the new Blue trim. Standard features for all models include:

  • Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
  • Roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both rows of seats
  • Front seat belt pretensioners

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior design 4.0
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value for the money 4.5
  • Exterior styling 4.1
  • Reliability 4.5

Most recent consumer reviews

4.1

It's not a bad car.

I bought it used for about $4800 with 79k miles. There was nothing wrong with the car, it was a trade in. The manual transmission is pretty much rock solid, great clutch feel. But, first gear can be bucky in city driving, and my reverse seems to be a bit whiny. I think this car performs well for what it is. It can go as fast as you need on the highway, but it does require a bit of throttle feathering as it decelerates without it. This results in worse mileage on the highway than city. I really like the AC. But i think it will get pretty hot in the cabin during summer. The windows are pretty much un-tinted and they are bulbous. It's a weak spot for exterior design. I took out the rear seats and made a full sized bay with some MDF. This allows the car to function more like a transit connect- mine even came with a hitch, but I'll only use that for bikes. I really like the simplistic layout, but it loses interior points for being hard to see the cabin during night drives. I added some magnetic LED ambient lighting and that helps a lot. While this is an older econo car, I think it's a safe bet as a first car, or an A-B car. You might actually enjoy yourself driving it around. Better than the GDI engines and CVT transmissions of Hyundai after 2013, I think.

4.7

Best car ever

I bought my 2010 Hyundai Accent in 2016; for a wonderful.price. This car was able to fit five adults comfortably when needed. The car was fabulous on gas especially when I needed to go 149 miles once a week. The car had to be able to climb hills as I live in the country roads in Maine. The interior was nice and I love the exterior of the car. A very adorable car and held lots of groceries. The grandkids car seats fit in the back seat well and the trunk held a lot of backpacks and luggage. A lovely car that did a lot for me and my family. If I could have another Hyundai Accent I would do it over again. Definitely my most favorite cars ever. My Hyundai got in an accident when a huge truck bumped into me before I could take a right. The drivers door received the brunt of the accident but I was safe. I never got injured and only replacement was the door. The car lasted 13 more months after the accident. June 2022 the little car was tired and had a lot of things going wrong. We had to make the tough decision to salvage the car. The accident made the car a salvaged car but it still managed to go another 13 months helping me get to work and to visit my grandkids. I will miss this car very much. I highly recommend the Hyundai Accent 💕

3.9

As an automobile engineer... I repair Hyundai/kia.

We bought it as second car, we own a Nissan Maxima 2000 v6 engine but I prefer to drive Hyundai accent. Very reliable, easy to fix and the coil is the only problem they got cuz am an automobile mechanic and I know a lot about Hyundai cars...

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Hyundai
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
60 months/60,000 miles
Corrosion
84 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
120 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic warranty terms
Remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Powertrain
10-Yr/100K-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification required
173-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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