Hyundai has announced a new Value Edition trim for the 2017 Accent sedan.

2017 Hyundai Accent SE Hatchback front 3/4 view

2017 Accent Value Edition trim

South Korean manufacturer Hyundai has a long history of giving car buyers a lot of bang for the buck and is carrying on that tradition by offering a new bundled package of upgraded features to the base model 2017 Accent.

Much like the 2016 Elantra Value Edition trim and the 2016 Sonata Sport Value Edition, the 2017 Accent Value Edition trim, according to Hyundai, "will provide customers a compelling value proposition by offering a number of high-demand comfort and convenience features at a significant savings."

2017 Hyundai Accent SE Hatchback alloy wheel detail

Right out of the box, the latest Accent comes with such standard niceties as air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, driver seat armrest, one touch flash-to-pass turn signals, a remote keyless entry, AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers and Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks.

The new Value Edition is based on the SE sedan equipped with an automatic transmission. Under the hood, like all 2017 Accents regardless of the trim level, is Hyundai's 1.6-liter Gamma direct injection inline-4 generating 137 horsepower and 123 lb.-ft. of torque.

2017 Hyundai Accent 1.6-liter Gamma engine

With an MSRP of $705, the Value Edition model contains the following features over and above the SE:

• 16-inch machine finish alloy wheels with P195/60R16 tires (replacing the standard 14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers)
• Rear disc brakes (replacing the SE' standard rear drum brakes)
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls (not available on the base SE)
• Cruise control (not available on the base SE)
• Bluetooth hands-free phone system (not available on the base SE)
• Sliding armrest storage box (replaces the standard console on the SE)

2017 Hyundai Accent SE Hatchback interior

2017 Hyundai Accent prices

With the newest trim level, 2017 Accent manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) are as follows:

Accent SE Sedan, 6-speed Manual Transmission: $15,580
Accent SE Sedan, 6-speed Automatic Transmission: $16,580
Accent Sedan Value Edition, 6-speed Automatic Transmission: $17,285
Accent SE Hatchback, 6-speed Manual Transmission: $15,830
Accent SE Hatchback, 6-speed Automatic Transmission: $17,030
Accent Sport Hatchback, 6-speed Automatic Transmission: $18,330
Manufacturer suggested retail pricing includes freight charges of $835.

2017 Hyundai Accent SE Hatchback front fascia