2008 Hyundai Accent

2008 Hyundai Accent gets a revised instrument panel and a few new options available. This Subcompact car comes as a 2-door hatchback in GS and SE trim and a 4-door sedan in GLS form. The only engine is a 110 horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder that teams with a 5 speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, front side airbags, side airbags and curtains. Air conditioning is standard on the GLS and SE, optional on the GS. Power windows and locks and remote entry are standard on the SE and optional on the GS and GLS. SE has a sport suspension. Accent lends its basic design of the Hyundai-Kia Rio division, but differs in features, price and warranty.

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2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr

2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr

2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr
2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr Rear View
2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr Interior View

The 2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC in-line four cylinder engine that features four valves per cylinder with CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing). The DOHC and CVVT combination gives the engine a very broad powerband, coupled with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The engine 2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr performance peaks at 110 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and torque is 106 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm. At 110 horsepower, Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr makes more horsepower than Yaris and Aveo.

The 2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr manufacturers suggested by retail pricing. 2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr comes in three trim levels, GS, GLS and SE and in two body styles, 3-door hatchback and 4-door. The range pricing of 2010 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 3dr Model Engine Transmission between ($9,970 - $16,995)MSRP: Blue 3-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $9,970, GS 3-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $12,995, GLS 4-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $13,645, GLS 4-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $14,645, SE 3-Door 1.6L Five-Speed M/T $16,195, SE 3-Door 1.6L Four-Speed A/T $16,995.

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Crossover SUV

Pros
* Build quality
* Instruments/controls
* Passenger and cargo room

Cons
* Acceleration (GLS)
* 3rd-row room and entry/exit

Vehicle Highlights
The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is largely unchanged. This midsize crossover SUV comes in GLS, SE, and top-line Limited trims. All offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that allows locking in a 50/50 front/rear power split. All Santa Fes have a V6 engine. The GLS has a 185-hp 2.7-liter, while SE and Limited have a 242-hp 3.3-liter. GLS is available with manual or automatic transmission. SE and Limited have a 5-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 3500 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. All models seat five, but an available Touring Package adds a 50/50 split 3rd-row bench seat. An auxiliary audio-input jack with USB port is newly standard on all 2009 Santa Fe models. The SE's Touring Package now includes a power driver seat.

COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buy choices are the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, and Saturn Outlook. Our Recommended picks are the Dodge Journey, Ford Flex, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Journey, Ford Flex, Kia Borrego, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Venza. The Hummer H3 adds a crew-cab pickup truck bodystyle for 2009, while the Dodge Durango adds a gas/electric hybrid model.

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