2011 Hyundai Accent Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The subcompact market isn't usually known for its sophistication or style, yet Hyundai's 2011 Accent will likely surprise buyers with its handsome looks and upscale dynamics. Bowing at the recent Beijing auto show, the all-new Accent clearly expresses the South Korean automaker's desire to achieve parity with the market leaders from Japan. Positioned to do battle with the popular Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit, the Accent, now in its fourth generation, benefits from a newly designed chassis and updated four-cylinder power.
As the smallest and least expensive vehicle in Hyundai's lineup, the 2011 Accent slots in below the Elantra sedan, offering commuters and young families a capable and fuel-efficient vehicle that's priced under $15,000. Though final U.S. specifications have yet to be announced, the 2011 Accent (known globally as the Verna) possesses generous dimensions, including the class's longest wheelbase. Hyundai will offer the 2011 Accent as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The new Accent sedan is already on sale in China (illustrating that market's increasing importance to manufacturers) and should arrive in the U.S. early next year.
Though many popular subcompacts have focused on quirky styling (think Nissan's Cube), Hyundai has clearly tried to imbue the 2011 Accent with a more traditional, upscale look. The new Accent's shape is very much inspired by Hyundai's midsize Sonata sedan and reflects the company's new design theme. The 2011 Accent's front fascia features a smiling chrome grille and sweeping, multi-element headlights. A sharp, creased character line adorns the Accent's flanks and culminates in a kicked-up deck lid that is finished with chrome accents. The overall package is quite handsome, with an understated elegance that belies the Accent's bargain price.
Under the skin the 2011 Accent gets an all-new chassis with special high tensile strength steel. The beefed-up platform will likely provide an excellent ride, banishing much of the tinniness that sometimes afflicts cars of this ilk. The stronger chassis should also raise the bar for crash protection in the subcompact class; expect the 2011 Accent to feature a full complement of airbags and possibly standard antilock brakes.
Powering the 2011 Accent is a revised version of Hyundai's Gamma inline four-cylinder engine. Featuring all-aluminum construction for weight savings, this 1.6-liter motor also makes use of direct gasoline injection and dual variable valve timing. Expected to deliver around 120 hp and 115 lb-ft of torque, the new Gamma mill should move the Accent along quite smartly.
While Hyundai has lavished considerable attention on the powerplant, the new Accent's four-speed automatic transmission is a slightly disappointing throwback, especially as Honda now offers a five-speed unit in the Fit. A five-speed manual gearbox will likely be standard, and while Hyundai's sticks aren't known for slick operation, the standard shift will likely improve both fuel economy and acceleration while keeping the price down.
Inside, Hyundai has graced the 2011 Accent with the most impressive design in its class. While interior appointments often get short shrift in subcompacts, the Accent's fresh, modern design should win over many buyers. The dashboard features a sweeping, symmetrical design with all controls mounted within easy reach. The classy, integrated stereo system sits within a glossy, black trim piece so upscale that it makes the climate control knobs seem cheap by comparison. The Accent's thick, sporty steering wheel is another nice touch. The long (for its class) wheelbase and wide stance should provide generous, if not quite limousine-like, passenger room.
With its snazzy design and class-leading spec sheet, the 2011 Accent figures to be a strong competitor in the small-car sweepstakes. It seems that every succeeding Hyundai model is head and shoulders above its predecessor in terms of quality and refinement. With the 2011 Accent, Hyundai has not only eclipsed its own prior achievements but leapfrogged the entire subcompact class. While the sporty Honda Fit's performance might endear it to enthusiast drivers, the new Accent's overall competence and elegant styling should lure budget-conscious buyers who don't want to make any sacrifices.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Storage: accessory hook
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
