2020 Hyundai Accent Review
Price Range: $9,991 - $18,990





+216
Average
7.2
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
A compact sedan low on power shouldn't be this fun, but the 2020 Hyundai Accent feels sporty thanks to a responsive engine, transmission and suspension. A roomy cabin helps atone for some of the Accent's notable deficiencies, including shapeless front seats and weak infotainment features. Overall, the Accent is easy to use, gets great mileage and is refreshingly simple.
2020 Hyundai Accent Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Improved fuel economy from a new, less powerful four-cylinder engine
- Continuously variable automatic transmission replaces traditional automatic
- Part of the fifth Accent generation introduced for 2018
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$102/mo for Accent SE
Accent SE
vs
$141/mo
Avg. Compact Car
See Edmunds pricing data
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#11 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$362/yr
vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Frequency
1.07x/yr
vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
Severity
8.9%
vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car
for Average Subcompact Car
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Hyundai Accent Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
My second Accent.
5 out of 5 starssydneysteelerfan, 01/07/2020
2020 Hyundai Accent SEL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
This is my second accent. A lot of leg room. I'm 6 ft tall. Great gas mileage. Recommend.
Fun and Stylish Ride Packed with Option Goodness!
5 out of 5 starsMojo-Ridin', 05/26/2019
2019 Hyundai Accent Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
Great headroom for a small car and well-thought-out ergonomics regarding the set-up of many option controls. I loved the 2019 model so much that I bought the 2020, as well. Pretty much the exact same vehicle except for the wireless phone charging pad and Pomegranate Red Metallic! Very pretty!
Great CAR!
5 out of 5 starsHarley, 10/15/2019
2019 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
The outside noise isn't terrible, just remember it is a tinier car so some noise is expected, with the radio on its not even noticeable! Great Gas Mileage
Nice little ride
5 out of 5 starsDan Rinebold, 06/06/2019
2019 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
Excellent fuel economy. Very smooth ride for a small car
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Hyundai Accent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Accent since its last redesign.
2020 Accent Highlights
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,295 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $102/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Accent models:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Available only on Accent Limited, forward collision warning alerts the driver to impending collision and brakes automatically if necessary.
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Offer stronger stopping power than the base model's rear drum brakes. Standard on SE and Limited trims.
- Blue Link
- Connects you to your car for emergency collision notification, maintenance reminders and smartphone app features such as remote start.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat4 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover11.3%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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