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Hyundai Accent

All Hyundai Vehicles

Model Generations

2018-2022

2018 Model Redesign Year

This generation of Accent comes only as a sedan. It is bare-bones transportation and suffers from many of the shortcomings common among subcompacts. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine returned 33 mpg overall in our tests. That is good, but many larger, more substantial compact cars can match that. The engine noise is mostly unobtrusive, but the sluggish acceleration forces the driver to mash the throttle, at which point the engine sounds coarse. The Hyundai doesn't do much to soften bumps and ruts, and road noise fills the cabin.

The basic interior features easy-to-use controls. We found the seats to be short on support, and the back seat is tight back seat. Advanced safety features come only on the top Limited trim, which is priced like a compact car, undermining the reason to buy a subcompact. All 2020 models get a new 120-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission. The manual transmission is no longer available for 2022.

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2022 Hyundai Accent

$11,500 - $13,900

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2021 Hyundai Accent

$9,175 - $12,525

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2020 Hyundai Accent

$8,075 - $10,925

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2019 Hyundai Accent

$6,775 - $9,325

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2018 Hyundai Accent

$5,675 - $7,425

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2012-2017

2012 Model Redesign Year

The 2012 Accent is endowed with responsive handling, comfortable front seats, and better fuel economy While the front seats are also more roomy, the rear seat remains cramped -- though it is on par for its class. Noise levels are higher than we consider ideal, but not offensive. All of the controls are straightforward. Though we appreciate the newfound responsiveness of the Accent's handling, the ride is somewhat jittery. In the end though, we cannot recommend this version of the Accent because it scored a Poor in the IIHS small-overlap crash test.

2017 Hyundai Accent

$3,550 - $5,625

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2016 Hyundai Accent

$4,825 - $4,950

Reliability Verdict

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

2015 Hyundai Accent

$4,750 - $4,775

Reliability Verdict

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2014 Hyundai Accent

$4,450 - $4,925

Reliability Verdict

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2013 Hyundai Accent

$4,200 - $4,650

Reliability Verdict

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

2012 Hyundai Accent

$3,775 - $4,300

Reliability Verdict

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

2006-2011

2006 Model Redesign Year

Accent's 2006 redesign brought a quieter, more comfortable ride. As a result, this version of the subcompact Hyundai is a significant improvement over the previous generation. It is pleasant to drive with a relatively comfortable and quiet ride. Fuel economy is very good, though it trails the best in its class. While ABS was offered as an option, it may be difficult to find a car so equipped and braking performance is lacking without it. Further, stability control wasn't available at all.

2011 Hyundai Accent

$2,900 - $3,725

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2010 Hyundai Accent

$2,850 - $3,275

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2009 Hyundai Accent

$2,925 - $2,975

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2008 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2007 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2006 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2000-2005

For most of its life, the Accent has been a decent, but uninspired small car with a choppy and noisy ride. On the positive side, the interior is put together well and the car is easy to park. Handling is also secure, if not exactly agile. On the other hand, the Accent is not very quick, braking is subpar, the passenger compartment is noisy and the accommodations are cramped, Antilock brakes (ABS) were offered as an option starting with the 2005 model year, but it was tough to find a car equipped with them.

2005 Hyundai Accent

$2,925 - $3,025

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2004 Hyundai Accent

$2,850 - $3,025

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2003 Hyundai Accent

$2,850 - $2,925

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2002 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

2000 Hyundai Accent

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

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