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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  Texas Guy in Maryland - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By vykerdse - October 26 - 9:03 am

  Due to economy had to sell my new 2011 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 coupe. Got $21,500 (best value from Orisman Hyundai). I needed cash for family, and a car, so I checked price on Elantra and Accent. After price of new 2012 Hyundai Accent with all features, taxes, fees, etc... I made a few thousand. Bought my car Monday October 17th 2011 and so far it does not seem to be like the old Hyundais from the 1980s early 90s. Good safety features, excellent warranty, decent styling, and strong engine made me giving up my Honda a little less painful. I checked the Honda Civics/Fits, but the dealer would not give me as much for my Honda...and would not budge on his 2012 car price. Oh well...

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  Solid car for this college kid - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By ben_u - October 13 - 12:03 am

  Very nice little car. I was looking for something with great gas mileage to replace my Jeep, and I found it. Performance is great for a V4. Doesnt feel like a toy. Plenty of power for accelerating/passing when you need it. Looks nice on the inside and out. Quiet ride on the highway. The stereo isnt great to my ears, but itll do for most people. Feels solidly built. Plastics dont feel cheap. I gave reliability a neutral rating because Ive only had the car for a week and a half, but Ive yet to experience any problems.

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  Love it . . . but - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By wubaja - October 11 - 7:49 pm

  I have driven my 2012 Accent for more than 4,000 miles and it is still fun to drive. There is one feature, however, that is problematic an annoying: The LCD display has virtually no contrast, i.e. it is medium blue on light blue. I find it difficult to read under any lighting conditions and brightness cannot be controlled. At night, it glows like a spot-light. During the day, its just fuzzy. And no, I do NOT have any vision issues. I hope that Hyundai fixes this because the Accent is otherwise a good value (so far).

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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: Small Price Big Value - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By talipa2012 - September 21 - 1:47 pm

  I recently was able to purchase a 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan with the premium package. I have almost put the first 1000 miles on it and overall I am extremely impressed. The Accent is a great combination of fuel economy, driver enjoyment, and build quality that is made even sweeter by falling thousands of dollars below the $20,000 mark. Driving the Accent is a great experience as a daily driver, offering excellent comfort and with 138 horsepower a great amount of confidence in all situations. Compared to the competition the Hyundai Accent has a price that many consumers can live with while getting the magic 40 mpg mark. Id make this choice again given the option.

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  BE AWARE!!! - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By deniserodrigue - September 16 - 8:59 am

  While driving in a 25 mph school zone, my steering wheel locked making it impossible to control my car on a curvy road after having just made a right turn, as I begun to pick up speed, my steering wheel remained in the position placed in order to follow the curve, locking immediately after. My initial reaction was to try unlocking the steering, but it didnt budge I hit about 3 concrete median blocks, before drifting into an uneven field of grass luckily, there was a sewage manhole jolting out from the ground managing to slow down my car before I was able to pull the emergency break. If this wouldve occurred in high traffic, there couldve been several casualties, including my own.

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  Great car, but a few niggles - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By dirtbag - September 13 - 8:45 am

  I got the SE hatch automatic. Nice car. Fun to drive. Quiet and comfortable. Looks good. Averages 35 mpg. Im very pleased, overall! The cruise control is useless on uphill grades. The door armrests are hard plastic and uncomfortable. Handling around curves is great but it doesnt track well in a straight line on the freeway, requiring continual corrections. No spare tire, even though there is a space designed for one...cheapskates.

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  Almost Perfect - 2012 Hyundai Accent
  By akaur - August 22 - 9:18 am

  Very impressed with this car. No other hatchbacks come close to the new Accent with regards to fuel economy and warranty. Responsive handling and enough pep that I feel confident entering the freeways. The interior is roomy and quiet, the A/C works great on even the lowest two settings, and thats saying a lot in Phoenix summer heat! I only averaged 34 MPG until I filled up at Chevron, then my MPG jumped to 36-37 mixed and 41 highway. Im not a schill for Chevron and dont work for them, but thats the only gas Ill use now.

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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.