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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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Base price under $10,000 (GL)
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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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2011 Hyundai Accent Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
Vehicle Overview
Available in base GL, 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. This subcompact 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 2011
The base Accent hatchback is now designated GL instead of Blue, and the base price on the SE has been trimmed by $800 by deleting a power sunroof from the standard equipment.
Exterior
The Accent GL has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on other trims.
Exterior features include:
- 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
All automatic Accents have 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 GL trim, where it’s optional. Every door panel contains a bottleholder and storage pockets. Power windows, power door locks with keyless entry and power mirrors are optional on the GS and SE hatchbacks and GLS sedan.
Interior features ...
Vehicle Overview
Available in base GL, 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. This subcompact 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 2011
The base Accent hatchback is now designated GL instead of Blue, and the base price on the SE has been trimmed by $800 by deleting a power sunroof from the standard equipment.
Exterior
The Accent GL has black side mirrors and door handles; those parts are body-colored on other trims.
Exterior features include:
- 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
All automatic Accents have 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 GL trim, where it’s optional. Every door panel contains a bottleholder and storage pockets. Power windows, power door locks with keyless entry and power mirrors are optional on the GS and SE hatchbacks and GLS sedan.
Interior features include:
- Available tilt steering wheel and six-way driver’s seat with adjustable armrest
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Standard audio system with CD player, iPod, USB and MP3 jacks (except GL)
- Available cruise control
Under the Hood
For 2010, all Accents received lower-friction engine components, low-rolling-resistance tires and other tweaks to improve mileage. The engines and transmissions are unchanged for 2011.
Mechanical features include:
- 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, except for the GL 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
Read reviews that mention:
Excellent daily driver
Great car to use for daily commute. Easy to drive and gets good gas mileage. Maintenance cost are low and has been very dependable. Would recommend if you need a small commuter car. Read full review
Suitable as a first car.
Six thousand dollar car, reliable once mechanically sound. Parts and labor are very affordable. Not too aggressive and a great go getter while saving time and money. I rate 4/5 after three years of ... Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Recalls
The 2011 Hyundai Accent currently has 1 recall