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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  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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  Bought for warranty - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By redsedan - April 3 - 8:24 pm

  I bought this car for the warranty. I had good luck with my last Accent (2003) and hope to have as good luck with this one. However, I much prefer my 2003 Accent over the 2012 one.

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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.

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  limited sports car - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By tail_lights - March 4 - 11:51 pm

  Ok when I first got this car I thaught it would be a drag to drive because it was "fuel efficent". Well its not, I was suprised its a little beast. Ive broke 115 in a stock very standard model. So it is an absolute thrill for me to drive. Aside from that I love the mpg. When i cruise down the hwy at 70 I get 44 mpg in eco mode, only 33 when doing 80. My only complaint is in my residential area we have alot of stop signs so i only get 10 miles to the gallon till i get to the main roads. Its because of the quick shifts in the lower gears. Over all an amazing car.

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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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  Radio/Time Display Screen - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By wubaja - February 6 - 8:13 pm

  I really like my Accent. It is fun to drive and quite comfortable. But . . . the radio display LCD is terrible! There is very little contrast in the display of dark gray and light gray, and there is no brightness control. This may be petty, but Id like to be able to see the clock (hidden in the upper right corner), rather than the radio station that Ive been tuned to for the last two hours. Does anyone else have a problem with the display screen?

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  So close, but a few suggestions - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By rb7385899 - January 30 - 11:06 am

  Have an 09 Elantra Touring already, & bought a 12 Accent Hatch SE. Im blown away by the mileage. Over 35 mixed use easy to get well over 40 Hwy. The accent is quieter & more refined than the (more expensive) Elantra Touring, w/comparable passenger room, but the cargo space is tighter, & a higher liftover. Im disturbed by the lack of spare tire Dealer has promised to alert me when the "donut kits" arrive. Also there is no ext temp display. How much did they save by leaving THAT out, LOL? Paid sticker, plus dealer installed mudflaps & iPod cable. Elecrolyte Green. Other than that Im completely satisfied. Paid $18,020 including delivery,

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  Gas Mileage Ratings not even close!! - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By winvid33 - January 26 - 2:42 pm

  This car for the most part is what it is advertised. A cute reliable fun to drive car. My biggest qualm is the gas mileage. I drive my car mixed between highway and city. Their sticker says 30 for city, and 33 mixed. I average 28MPG. I have tried both the active eco mode and standard mode, and actually if I drive it easy in normal mode, do just as good as ECO. Plus, in my opinion, the active ECO mode is actually dangerous to use. I have had Fords that have been dead on as far as the EPA estimates are concerned. They should change their sticker to better reflect the actual fuel economy! Especially since this is the exact reason people buy this vehicle.

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  Awesome company provided car - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By mboughman - January 17 - 9:19 pm

  This car was bought as a company car by the company for me. MPG were a huge reason for the purchase and I am observing about 32 mpg (not the 42 Hyundai says you will get) however I do not drive with ECO on. Either way, this car is very comfortable for subcompact standards and is packed with features, again for subcompact standards. Personally I own a full size 07 GMC and 09 Maxima, so I know comfort. That considered, it drives very well and induces grins while driving. I recently took a trip from Raleigh NC to Balimore MD in this car and was very comfortable the entire way, keeping in mind that I am a 62" 290lb man. All in all, Hyundai hit the mark with this one.