2010 Hyundai Accent Trims and Specs

New for 2010, the Hyundai Accent Blue GS 3-Door hatchback checks in as the lowest-priced and most fuel efficient Accent trim available this year, as well as the most basic in terms of standard features. It posts fuel economy numbers of 28/36 mpg, thanks to carefully calibrated transmission gear ratios and a low ride height, which helps improve aerodynamics. Power comes in the form of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a five-speed manual transmission and runs on regular unleaded gasoline.

The front-wheel-drive, five-passenger Accent Blue offers a roomy cabin for a vehicle its size, although it comes with a relatively sparse list of standard features. Cloth seats, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, a rear cargo cover, a rear window defroster, and a 60/40-split-folding second-row seat are among the sedan's standard features. Hyundai also includes an air conditioning prep package and an audio prep package with four speakers, although owners must add the actual air conditioning and audio systems as options. Other optional features include Bluetooth, carpeted floor mats, and aluminum door sills. The Accent Blue GS comes with side curtain airbags for both rows, as well as dual front airbags. Exterior features include folding mirrors, a rear spoiler, and 14-inch wheels.

The 2010 Hyundai Accent GS 3-Door hatchback offers a number of standard features not found on the entry-level Accent Blue GS trim, including air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, map lights, and a sunglasses holder. Cloth seats, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, a rear cargo cover, a rear window defroster, and a 60/40-split-folding second-row seat also come standard. However, Hyundai does not include an audio system on the standard equipment list. Owners must add the six-speaker, 172-watt AM/FM audio system as an option. Other optional features include Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, illuminated vanity mirrors, and carpeted floor mats.

A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, powers the front-wheel-drive Accent GS. The engine links to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive or an optional five-speed manual transmission. The GS posts fuel economy numbers of 28/34 mpg with the manual transmission and 27/36 with the automatic. It runs on regular unleaded gasoline. Standard safety features include side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, as well as dual front airbags. Folding side mirrors, a rear wiper, a rear spoiler, and 14-inch wheels are among the standard exterior features. Owners can add dual power-adjustable exterior mirrors as an option.

A four-door sedan, rather than a three-door hatchback, like the other three Accent trims, the 2010 Hyundai Accent GLS combines a roomy interior and a fuel-efficient powerplant with an expanded list of standard features, when compared to the entry-level Accent Blue and GS trims. For 2010, the Accent GLS comes equipped with such standard interior features as illuminated vanity mirrors, a rear center armrest with cupholders, a passenger-side front seatback pocket, and a six-speaker 172-watt AM/FM audio system with MP3 and iPod/USB input jacks. Other standard features for the Accent GLS include air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, a rear cargo cover, and a 60/40-split-folding second-row seat. Standard safety features include side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, as well as dual front airbags. Options include Bluetooth, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and carpeted floor mats.

Outside, such features as a black and chrome front grille, variable-speed windshield wipers, and folding side mirrors come standard, while exterior options include power side mirrors. A 100-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine provides power for the front-wheel-drive Accent GLS. The engine produces 106 lb-ft of torque and links to a five-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 28/34 mpg when equipped with the manual transmission and 27/36 with the automatic. It runs on regular unleaded gasoline. The 2010 Accent GLS rides on 14-inch steel wheels.

As the best-equipped Accent hatchback trim, the 2010 Accent SE 3-Door comes equipped with such standard features as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, metallic interior accents, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry with an alarm, and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof. Air conditioning, remote keyless entry, illuminated vanity mirrors, a 60/40-split-folding second-row seat, and a six-speaker, 172-watt AM/FM audio system with MP3 and iPod/USB input jacks also come standard. Standard safety features include side curtain airbags for both rows of seats, as well as dual front airbags.

Standard exterior features for the Accent SE include foglights, power-adjustable side mirrors, a rear wiper with washer, and a rear spoiler. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Accent SE. The engine develops 110 hp and 106 lb-ft of torque, and mates to either a five-speed manual transmission with a leather-wrapped B&M Racing Sport Shift, which comes standard, or an optional four-speed automatic with overdrive. Fuel economy numbers for the four-cylinder engine check in at 28/34 mpg when equipped with the manual transmission and 27/36 with the automatic. The Accent SE rides on a sport-tuned suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels. Antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution also come standard on the SE.