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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  Very Happy Accent Owner. - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By justdude - February 23 - 6:18 pm

  I recently purchased a used 2012 Accent SE with 8122 miles on it. Traded my 2008 loaded Cobalt in for it when I read and heard gas was going to hit 4.50 a gal this summer. My Cobalt was a nice car but at 32mpg it just wouldnt do. The Accents mileage is Great!! Just filled it up after driving back and forth to work and errands for a week. 4.5 gal!!! So happy with that. Avg 34.4mpg. The cobalt was a pitiful 24mpg at best. The only thing I would have liked is a lumbar support and outside temp. Gauges and radio are easy to see and use as is the bluetooth. This car is just so easy to drive I kind wished I lived further from work......

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  No spare shocker! - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By stevehouston - January 4 - 11:03 am

  I love this car but I was not "surprised" there was no spare tire, I was down-right pissed. I took a road trip over New Years and when I was heading back home, discovered there wasnt a spare tire!! Who does this!! What idiot S. Korean engineer dreamed this one up? Scenario: Me and my wife and son hit road debris at night on the freeway which shreds the tire. Im frantically looking up and down for the spare which doesnt exist. Bang, lights out. I guess Hyundai thinks a tire inflater will fix this. Wrong! This is inexcusable and is a safety hazard plain and simple. Im notified the dealer, Hyundai and I think Im going to contact a federal agency to complain.

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  Hyundai gone a long way. - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By mpg_enthusiast - December 12 - 4:33 pm

  I have a hybrid in disguise! Just picked up 6spd SE Accent yesterday. Already drove 241 miles and it is still not at half a tank yet. And I was not driving too conservatively. I was revving the engine hard at times taking off treating it like a sports car. Pretty impress so far with the standard features like bluetooth, ipod, decent sound speakers (need sub), satellite radio, etc. Was at 70mph and felt like I was going slow, so suspension is pretty good I have to say. I will update the review if I find anything undesirable, but for now..two thumbs up.

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  Great Car for Me - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By red_rider28 - December 8 - 10:57 am

  I had previously driven a 2005 Subaru Forester which was totaled in a collision. So when I was looking for a replacement I began to think about what I really needed. I commute around 50 miles per day to work, so fuel economy was very important. Secondly I am 6 feet tall, so I really need ample legroom when I drive. Most cars I end up hitting my knee on the center console, not with the Accent. I did not even have to move the seat all the way back. There is so much interior room in this small car. So far on the highway I’m getting 42 mpg, and with my commuting I’m still averaging 37 mpg! Not bad. I really love the pick up of this small engine, it feels very peppy.

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  I Love This Car, Great Buy - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By tjpillar - November 10 - 5:18 pm

  This is my first Hyundai that ive ever purchased. I bought this car back in August and I have to say I am very happy that I did. Its great on Gas, The Styling of the car is excellent, The Warranty couldnt be beat, and The Price was better than Models I considered such as: Mazda Mazda3, Scion XD, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Fiesta. I can honestly tell everyone that this car is the car to beat. Comfort is so-so, but I also can honestly say that if you choose to want a slightly bigger car the Elantra is a car i almost purchased. Lets see how well my Accent performs in later years. hope this helped.

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  Good stuff. - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By kles - November 3 - 9:58 pm

  I bought my Accent SE about a month ago and have put 1000+ miles on it, and still love driving it! Other cars I test-drove first: --Honda Fit--Had better visibility and cargo space, with cool fold up/down seats but no Bluetooth , more expensive, and virtually unavailable for months) --Ford Fiesta was nice looking and cheap, with great Bluetooth for wireless phone and music. But a miniscule back seat and cargo area--doubt it would have fit the carseat with my 4 yr old actually in it, let alone a full-sized person. Also, poor visibility--felt like I had to crane my neck to see out left drivers front window & right rear window. Poor visibility out back d/t small window & huge headrests.

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  Exactly what I wanted! - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By catdaddy74 - October 8 - 1:43 pm

  Ive had my 2012 Hyundai Accent SE (mocha bronze) for 5 days now and I absolutely love it! It is roomy and comfortable with plenty of power when I need it. The engine is quiet and still feels powerful when I turn on the A/C. Reviewers like to say its not as sporty or fun to drive as the other hatchbacks in its class. Personally, I find it plenty sporty with a very smooth ride and quiet cabin. I never thought I would consider a Hyundai let alone step foot inside a dealership but Im glad I did. I am thoroughly satisfied and impressed with this little gem of a car!

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  Awesome Car Totally - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By luvmyaccent - October 4 - 8:47 pm

  Had this car for two weeks and love this car, got mocha bronze hatchback. this car is everything i want and needed in a car, 36 miles per gallon so far, drives will, a/c is great, stero is nice lots of room, But No spare tire or jack, went to discount tire got a tire and rim for $93.00 brand new full size and fits in spare spot. This car has great pickup and fun to drive, price was under $17,000. The bronze mocha is a hard color to find. I got mine smile, only bad thing is the visalabilty out of the rear window. no regrets on getting this car at all, I love it. Test drive one and you will fall in love with it

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  2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Automatic Experience - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By fssrk1 - August 13 - 6:42 pm

  I recently purchased a 2012 Hyundai Accent sedan with the premium package and automatic transmission. My last car was a 2003 Honda Civic DX sedan with automatic transmission. An extremely reliable car and averaged about 28-32 mpg in the city. Just a note certain color Accent are made in Pusan Korea such as the Clearwater blue color on my car. There should be no difference in quality but very minor difference on parts such as Hankook tires versus an American brand. The car rides smoothly in Eco mode but a little slow to accelerate. My gas mileage was 27 mpg on first refuel but there is a 600 mile engine wear in period. Overall happy with the car and bought it at invoice price $16,900.

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  A Great Buy - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By greenmrt - August 8 - 10:07 am

  When looking for a fuel efficient car, I assumed we would have to settle for a boring vehicle. I am happy to have been so wrong. With a plethora of features, the Accent suprised. We are thrilled to be averaging 40mpg on the vehicle. A great car for the value. With the 60,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty and the 100,000 powertrain warranty, we also have peace-of-mind.