Overview & Reviews

Fully redesigned, the 2012 Hyundai Accent features a more powerful and efficient engine, a new four-door hatchback body style and upgraded interior.

• Long warranty.
• Feels bigger than it is
• Strong engine
• Engaging style inside and out
• Plenty of standard and optional features

• Competitors offer more options
• Limited rear visibility in hatchback
• Fuel economy not as good as estimates suggest.

User Reviews:

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  Never Thought Id Own A Hyundai - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By larryw1978 - December 20 - 2:34 pm

  I bought my Hyundai Accent Pre-Owned. The color got my attention. The test drive stole my hear! I wanted something affordable and easy on gas - was reluctant at first because I am big guy and didnt to drive something I could barely fit in! Wasnt the problem at all. I drive quiet a bit in Houston daily, so traffic traffic traffic, so I guess getting 31 mpg is good for me - fill up roughly every 4 days and the most it has cost $24.00. I love how it handles and everything it offers. My only complaint is how low it is to the ground - the rear view mirror is level with almost everyones head lights - people here are to cheap to repair headlights a lot drive with brites on - annoying!

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  I love my car - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By jg523 - September 23 - 7:50 am

  Ive had my Accent for a little over three years now, and Ive gone over 80,000 miles in her. She has not given me ONE problem with the engine. Even when I havent taken her in for regular service in WAY too long or have been driving her long distances with a lot of weight, she is entirely reliable. Now, shes had trouble with other people hitting her, but even those repairs have been perfect and shes back up and running in no time and with no after effects. She also gets great gas mileage on one 8-hour interstate driving trip recently I filled up before leaving and then only once more when I got close to my destination. My husband is 64" and even he fits comfortably in the car.

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  Glad I ditched the Fiesta! - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By mechanic80 - October 29 - 10:02 am

  A basic hatchback that has an interior color other than black! Mine is a 6 speed, a real advantage with the relatively small 1.6 engine, but still quite gutsy! I drive almost exclusively highway miles between Albuquerque proper and the east mountains. 23 miles each way, and 43 MPG is my average with a high of 46.5 when I drive like a little old lady (NOT typically!) Convenient controls and placement thereof. A little buzzy but quite tolerable. Good road feel and great brakes. I enjoy throwing it around road curves. decent standard equipment and greatly improved safety over previous model.

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  No spare tire - get used to it - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By fl_lead_foot - August 7 - 8:16 pm

  No spare tire in new cars is the current trend. In 2012 about 25% of all new cars sold did NOT have spare tires. It is a way for manufacturers to save mo0ney AND weight, to increase MPG and improve CAFE.

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  First impressions--Accent SE Hatchback - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By uptowndoug - June 26 - 4:02 pm

  I considered a number of sub-compacts, including the Honda Fit, Kia Soul, Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta before deciding on the Accent hatchback SE. Main considerations were price, fuel economy and warranty length. Its only real competitor for me was the Kia Soul, but at only 34 mpg and about a grand more, I chose the Accent. I paid $16,900 in Sacramento CA for a brand new one with nearly all the options available. So far, after two weeks, here are some first impressions. Two fill ups and about 800 miles: only getting 30mpg so far combined city and freeway. Smooth riding, plenty of pep. Comfy, plenty of leg and head room. Stereo could be more powerful. Ipod lacks volume.

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  Id put Accent at the top of the list - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By king_james - April 30 - 10:57 am

  I am not sure why Accent was ranked lower than mazda, kia or ford... Id like to put Accent at number 2 with Elantra being number 1 on the list (only because Elantra is a larger and more stylish model than Accent)... The Accent is a greater car than the mazda 2, ford fiesta, kia soul/forte or toyota yaris... Considering the performance and reliability (I got a 10-year/100,000 miles bumper to bumper on mine for a fraction of cost compared to other cars base prices) it is the best option for quality/gas mileage/options... Just because ford provides two extra buttons on the steering wheel does not make it a better car... Id buy a Hyundai over any brand on that list any given day...

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  6 months in my 2012 GLS - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By - April 26 - 9:16 pm

  I traded a 2007 Azera for this car. The Azera convinced me that Hyndai knew how to build really good cars the Accet is the best little car Ive ever driven. It is sharp- good-looking, economical, safe, and fun to drive. I get 32-35 mpg driving to work I have gotten as much as 43 on a trip. The seats are very comfortable. The steering is a bit loose, ad it is not a sports sedan, but it handles well. Im amazed at how this little motor does at highway speeds. It can cruise at 85. The short wheelbase makes the bumps quite noticeable, but it is unexpectedly quiet.

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  Excellent gas mileage, But no spare is Crazy - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By mdelano - April 25 - 1:49 am

  Made a trip from Tacoma Wa to Reno Nevada last weekend for 3 days 720 miles 1 way averaged on trip about 38 mpg in lots of mountain terrain, got as much as 44.1 miles per gallon doing 65 in the flatlands, very impressive fuel economy and not lacking any power either. First thing I did after finding out the hard way, Side Wall Puncture" on right rear tire, was get rid of the junk Kumho tires and replacing with some decent Dunlops with more rigid sidewalls. d Then found a 4x100 pattern 16 inch wheel and put one of the stock Kumho tires on it for a spare. P.S it does fit in tire space in rear. Car does not come with a spare (Very Poor Idea Hyundai) Pump and fix a flat does not repair a sidewall

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  Excellent. - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By accent12 - April 8 - 2:17 am

  I love this car. The quality, value, performance, styling and efficiency are first rate for the class. It doesnt even hydroplane. It took a while to break it in to get the best fuel efficiency - 3,000 miles. It averages anywhere from 35-45 m.p.g. The shiftronic is fun to use. The highest m.p.g. is attainable @ 60 m.p.h. on a highway with the cruise control on. It will get 40 m.p.g., by slowly getting up to speed. I wont even post the highest numbers because it will make the Prius and competitors look bad. Leave eco-mode on if you want the highest efficiency. Driving it the fastest I couldnt get less than 28 m.p.g. This is the best car Ive ever owned. I recommend it over Fords Ive owned.

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  My first foreign car - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By skydog1964 - March 10 - 10:06 am

  The professional review I read stated that the car was sedate for driving. well dont be put off by that because it couldnt be further from the truth. I am 47 yrs old and have owned a lot of cars. This car is the total package for someone looking to save money on gasoline without sacrificing power, looks, comfort, and driveability. To be clear I have the 2012 accent gls sedan, not the hatchback. I test drove the fiesta first and lemme tell you, it doesnt touch this car in the performance department.