The 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan gets impressive reliability ratings and comes well-equipped with standard features on this single-trim model. If you’re looking for an average automatic or speedy manual used car with a functional interior, this could be the sedan for you.

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How much is a 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan?

The 2010 Hyundai Accent Sedan was released in one trim level, the Accent GLS, which had an original starting price of $13,645 MSRP with the manual transmission or $14,645 MSRP with the automatic transmission.

Today, Kelley Blue Book estimates the fair market value of a 2010 Hyundai Accent GLS sedan to range between $6,000 to $12,000 depending on its transmission, condition and the location of where it’s being sold.

Is a 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan a good buy?

When it was first released, buyers and critics noticed a distinct difference in performance between the automatic and manual 2010 Accent GLS sedans. The five-speed manual transmission was said to deliver the best and most valuable performance for a sedan, whereas the five-speed automatic transmission was slightly laggy, even as a newer vehicle.

If you were to buy a 2010 Accent sedan today, you might experience acceleration issues with the automatic transmission. Although the manual transmission performed above average when the model was released, there may be some changes to its capabilities as well.

Overall, the 2010 Accent sedan would likely make for a great first car or an affordable option for drivers who don’t necessarily prioritize speed and performance. To make up for its lackluster on-road capabilities, the 2010 Accent delivers great fuel efficiency rankings for a sedan of its time. Read on for more info!

Reliability

If there’s one thing Hyundai consistently gets right, it’s reliability. The 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan gets a 4.5/5 reliability rating from RepairPal, plus a 90/100 score from J.D. Power. These are excellent ratings, and they align pretty fairly with Hyundai’s vehicle history!

Speed and performance

There are two powertrain options for the 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan:

1.6-liter four cylinder engine w/five-speed manual transmission (110 hp, 106 lb-ft torque)

1.6-liter four cylinder engine w/four-speed automatic transmission (110 hp, 106 lb-ft torque)

Front-wheel drive is standard with both powertrains, and as previously mentioned, the manual transmission is said to deliver what feels like more than 110 hp. Alternatively, accelerations are slow with the automatic transmission.

Regardless of transmission type, the 2010 Hyundai Accent sedans are said to have easy handling and average braking systems.

Fuel economy

The 2010 Hyundai accent sedan gets pretty high fuel efficiency rankings for an average car, but that’s no surprise for a Hyundai vehicle.

The 2010 Accent GLS with a manual transmission gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined, 28 mpg in the city, and 34 mpg on highways, which is fairly good for a manual vehicle. Alternatively, the Accent GLS automatic gets 30 mpg combined, 27 mpg in the city, and 36 mpg on highways.

Edmund’s estimates that a 2010 Accent sedan will cost drivers $116 a month to fuel, which is lower than the $162 monthly average for a sedan.

Interior and comfort

No, the 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan does not emulate luxurious vibes. However, it does highlight functionality and user friendliness throughout the control panel and seating.

The 2010 Hyundai Accent GLS sedan gets supportive six-way adjustable driver seats with 60/40 split rear seats. The driver and passenger seating arrangements provide excellent visibility, and the height-adjustable feature on the driver’s seat supports operators of all sizes!

Optional bluetooth connectivity is available for the 2010 Accent sedan, but there are no other notable technology features in this version of the model.

Safety

The 2010 Hyundai Accent got overall good crash scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2010 Accent GLS features the following safety features:

Front-seat side impact airbags

Full-length head curtain airbags

Anti-lock brakes on GLS sedan

Although the safety features on this vehicle are not up to date with current technology, they still get the job done to keep drivers and passengers safe!

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