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Hatchback
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5 Seats
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31 MPG
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Key specs of the base trim
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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
What to Know
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New fuel-efficient trim
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110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder
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Manual or automatic
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Hatchback or sedan
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Six standard airbags
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Improved fuel economy estimates
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2010 Hyundai Accent Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
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 ...
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
What drivers are saying
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reliable like you best friend
most RELIABLE engine 278,000. miles and still running perfect the only major part that i had to change the manual transmission it LSTED 216,000, the origina one!!!! Read full review
2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS
I've owned this 2010 accent GLS since it was new Drives great when the coil wires are working properly but I havde to change all coils every 40,000 miles along with the spark plugs and I now have 140,... Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests