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2015 Hyundai Accent: Specs, Trims and Fuel Economy

The 2015 Accent is a used car today. Hyundai dropped the Accent from its U.S. lineup for the 2023 model year. Here is what Hyundai published for the 2015 model, for owners and for anyone shopping a used one.

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Quick answer

The 2015 Hyundai Accent uses a 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder rated at 137 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Hyundai listed EPA estimates of 27 mpg city and 38 mpg highway with the manual. It was sold as the GLS sedan, the GS hatchback and the Sport hatchback.

2015 Accent at a glance

Figures from Hyundai's 2015 Accent announcement.

Item	2015 Hyundai Accent
Engine	1.6L Gamma four-cylinder with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and dual continuously variable valve timing
Horsepower	137 hp at 6,300 rpm
Torque	123 lb-ft at 4,850 rpm
Transmissions	6-speed manual, or 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC manual control
EPA estimate, 6-speed manual	27 mpg city / 38 mpg highway
Body styles	Four-door sedan (GLS); five-door hatchback (GS, Sport)
Cargo volume, hatchback, rear seats up	21.2 cu. ft.
Turning diameter	34.1 ft.
Airbags	Six

Hyundai's release gives EPA figures for the manual only. For the automatic's rating, look up the 2015 Accent at fueleconomy.gov. Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive.

The 2015 Accent by the numbers, from Hyundai's 2015 announcement. The mpg figure is for the six-speed manual.

Trims: GLS, GS and Sport

All three trims share the same engine and both transmissions. The differences are body style and equipment.

GLS sedan

The four-door. It rides on 14-inch steel wheels with covers. The Popular Equipment Package adds Bluetooth hands-free phone, steering-wheel audio and cruise controls, a tilt-and-telescoping wheel and a sliding armrest storage box. The Style Package adds 16-inch alloy wheels and projector headlights with LED accents.

GS hatchback

The five-door version of the GLS, with 21.2 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the rear seats. Like every 2015 Accent, it has a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.

Sport hatchback

New name for 2015: the Accent SE became the Accent Sport. It adds 16-inch machine-finish alloy wheels, projector headlights with LED accents, a roof-mounted spoiler and its own steering calibration.

What changed for 2015

Restyled grille, headlights and taillights.
New 16-inch alloy wheel design and new 14-inch wheel covers.
Three new colors: Vitamin C, Pacific Blue and Misty Beige.
New interior fabric patterns.
A reversed LCD audio display on the GLS and GS, which Hyundai said was easier to read.
An outside temperature display in the instrument cluster on every trim.

Safety and audio equipment

Hyundai listed this equipment for the 2015 Accent.

Airbags and head restraints

Six airbags: two front, two front seat-mounted side, and side curtains for front and rear passengers. Active front head restraints are standard.

Stability and braking

Electronic Stability Control with traction control, Vehicle Stability Management, and anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist.

Audio

A six-speaker, 172-watt system with SiriusXM, a CD/MP3 player and iPod/USB and auxiliary inputs is standard. Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming was available, so check the specific car.

Buying a used 2015 Accent: what to check

Confirm the trim and packages on the actual car. Bluetooth, cruise control and alloy wheels were not on every 2015 Accent.
Note the transmission. Hyundai's 27/38 mpg figure is for the six-speed manual.
Ask for service records, including oil changes and any timing, brake or tire work.
Run the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Ask what warranty, if any, comes with the car. When new, the 2015 Accent carried a 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. A 2015 model is now past both time limits.
Have a technician inspect it. Our service department can look over a used Hyundai before or after you buy.

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Hyundai no longer sells the Accent new in the U.S. When it dropped the model for 2023, Hyundai said the Venue would serve as its entry-level model. You can research current Hyundai models or browse new inventory at Elgin Hyundai, and value your trade if you are moving on from an Accent.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does a 2015 Hyundai Accent have?

137 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 4,850 rpm, from a 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Accent get?

Hyundai listed EPA estimates of 27 mpg city and 38 mpg highway with the six-speed manual. Look up the automatic's rating at fueleconomy.gov.

Is the 2015 Accent a sedan or a hatchback?

Both. The GLS is a four-door sedan. The GS and Sport are five-door hatchbacks.

Does Hyundai still make the Accent?

Not for the U.S. Hyundai listed the Accent as discontinued in its 2023 model year changes and said the Venue would serve as its entry-level model.

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