2006 Hyundai Accent Overview

Introduction

The new Hyundai Accent is a competent subcompact car that's big inside and sprightly underway. It is larger and designed to offer more style, sophistication and content than before.

The Accent is as a GLS four-door sedan with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The Hyundai Accent three-door hatchback is available in GS and SE trim. A 110-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine powers all models. Power steering, a tilt steering wheel, and a 172-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, and 14-inch steel wheels come standard. Safety features include front seatbelt pre-tensioners along with six airbags: dual frontal, front-seat side-impact and full-coverage side curtain. All models include ABS.

For 2006, the Hyundai Accent has been completely redesigned from the ground up.

The Hyundai Accent sedan brings some suave to the entry-level family segment and the coupe offers hip accessories ranging from a strut-tower brace to faux carbon-fiber trim.

Power comes from a clean 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine, featuring variable valve timing. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. The environmentally friendly Accent is an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle and rates 37 mpg on the EPA Highway scale. It has great safety features including seatbelt pre-tensioners and six airbags (front, seat-mounted side-impact, and side-curtain) as standard on all models. The Accent is available in basic GS coupe, a nicer GLS four-door sedan, and a sporty SE coupe.

For 2007, the Hyundai Accent includes a coupe into its model lineup.

The Hyundai Accent sedan brings some suave to the entry-level family segment and the hatchback offers hip accessories ranging from a strut-tower brace to faux carbon-fiber trim.

Power comes from a 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine that produces 110 horsepower, featuring variable valve timing. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. The environmentally friendly Accent has an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle 2 rating. Its safety features include front seat seatbelt pre-tensioners and six airbags (front, seat-mounted side-impact, and side-curtain) as standard on all models. The Accent is available as a GS or SE hatchback, and as a GLS four-door sedan.

For 2008, the Hyundai Accent receives minor changes.

The Hyundai Accent sedan and hatchback are exceptional economy cars that offer attractive looks and outstanding value in a price-sensitive market segment.

The Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine that produces 110 horsepower, and features variable valve timing. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. The environmentally friendly Accent has an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle II rating. Standard safety features include front seatbelt pre-tensioners and six airbags (front, seat-mounted side-impact, and side-curtain) as standard on all models. The Accent is available as a GS or SE hatchback, and as a GLS four-door sedan.

For 2009, the Hyundai Accent SE and GLS receive additional optional equipment.

The Accent is powered by a 1.6-liter double overhead-cam engine that produces 110 horsepower, and features variable valve timing. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. The environmentally friendly Accent has an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle II rating. Standard safety features include front seatbelt pre-tensioners and six airbags (front, seat-mounted side-impact, and side-curtain) as standard on all models. The Accent is available as a Blue, GS or SE hatchback, and as a GLS four-door sedan.

For 2010, the accent receives a new Blue trim. Also, slight standard equipment and optional packaging are updated.