2009 Hyundai Accent Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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A commuter favorite, thanks to its solid dependability, strong gas mileage, and budget affordability, the 2009 Hyundai Accent stays afloat by not rocking the boat. This front-wheel-drive subcompact may be small and underpowered, like most cars of its size, but it delivers great value for the money spent and comes with Hyundai's famous 100,000-mile/10-year powertrain warranty. For 2009, the Accent adds cruise control to the options for the GLS and SE trims, an optional moonroof for the SE, and tweaks to the engine that slightly increase fuel economy to 27/33 mpg.
The 2009 Accent comes as a base GS or high-end SE hatchback and a GLS sedan. All are powered by a four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine that puts out 110 hp. Variable valve timing helps boost fuel economy. A 5-speed manual comes standard, with the option to add a 4-speed automatic. Neither powertrain offers much in the way of speed, and acceleration exhibits noisy effort when passing on the highway.
The base GS defines minimalism, with standard 14-inch wheels, intermittent wipers, 6-way manually adjustable front seats, and a rear spoiler. The radio does come with satellite radio, however. The GLS adds a CD/MP3 player and two extra cupholders, for a total of eight. The SE hatch goes full bore, with power windows, locks, and mirrors, larger 16-inch wheels, a rear window wiper, leather trim, remote entry, and foglights. Rear seats are cramped, with less than 35 inches of legroom, but the back seat split-folds 60/40, opening onto either a 12.4- or 15.9-cubic-foot trunk (sedan versus hatchback). A cargo cover comes standard on the hatch.
Though it offers bare-bones functionality and a great savings opportunity, one area where the 2009 Accent still falls short is crash test performance. It adds a few more stars this year from the NHTSA, earning five for front-side impact, but still rates only three for rear occupants - this despite having dual front-side and side curtain airbags for both rows. Both the GS and GLS feature front disc and rear drum brakes, with 4-wheel ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution standard only on the SE.
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Trims & specs
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: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
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 Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: sunglasses holder
Driver Seat
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
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
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
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
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 · 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 · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
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 · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
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
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
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
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: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
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 Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
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
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
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
