2009 Hyundai Accent Trims and Specs

Exterior features for the three-door, front-wheel-drive 2009 Hyundai Accent GS hatchback include an integrated rear spoiler and body-color bumpers and door handles. Inside, the '09 Accent GS comes equipped with such standard features as a six-way manual-adjustable driver's seat, adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, a tachometer, and a driver's armrest. Four speakers are also included, although an AM/FM audio system with XM satellite radio, a CD player, and an MP3 input jack remains an option for 2009. Other options include air conditioning and a tilt steering wheel. Standard safety features include seat-mounted side-impact and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags.

A 1.6-liter, double-overhead-cam inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, generating 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, powers the Accent GS. The engine incorporates Continuously Variable Valve Timing, which helps improve response time and fuel efficiency, according to the automaker. The engine links to either a five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic with overdrive and a short-throw shifter. The engine delivers fuel economy numbers of 27/33 mpg with the manual transmission and 26/35 with the automatic. Performance-related features include power steering and antilock brakes. The Accent GS rides on 14-inch steel wheels.

Hyundai spruces up the exterior of the 2009 Hyundai Accent GLS four-door sedan with such standard features as a chrome-accented grille and body-color bumpers, door handles, mirrors, and bodyside moldings. Interior features include a six-way manual-adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning, a rear-seat armrest with cupholders, and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack. A 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback, a tire pressure monitoring system, and power steering are also included in the standard package. Safety features include seat-mounted side-impact and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags.

A 1.6-liter, double-overhead-cam inline four-cylinder engine, generating 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, drives the Accent GLS sedan. The engine connects to either a five-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional four-speed automatic with overdrive. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 27/33 mpg with the manual transmission and 26/35 with the automatic. The Accent GLS rides on 16-inch steel wheels.

The sportiest of the three Hyundai Accent trims, the 2009 Hyundai Accent SE hatchback rides on a sport-tuned suspension with MacPherson struts, a rear torsion beam, and a unique steering rack designed for a sporty feel. Other sport-oriented features for the Accent SE include a B&M Racing sport shifter and antilock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle when braking in emergency situations or in slippery road conditions. A 1.6-liter, double-overhead-cam inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, producing 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, provides power for the Accent SE. The engine connects to either a five-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional four-speed automatic with overdrive. The engine delivers fuel economy numbers of 27/33 with the manual transmission and 26/35 with the automatic. The Accent SE rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.

Interior features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, remote keyless entry, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, XM satellite radio, and MP3 input jack. Metallic trim on the dashboard, a rear window wiper, and front seatback pockets are also included with the standard package. Exterior features for the Accent SE include foglights, power mirrors, and an integrated rear spoiler. Seat-mounted side-impact and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags are among the Accent SE's safety features.