2021 Hyundai Accent Review
Price Range: $11,900 - $17,990





+183
Average
7.2
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
A compact sedan low on power shouldn't be this fun, but the 2021 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.
2021 Hyundai Accent Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- The Accent is essentially unchanged for 2021
- Part of the fifth Accent generation introduced for 2018
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$128/mo for Accent SE
Accent SE
vs
$173/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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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.
Amazingly good for a small, low priced car
4 out of 5 starsDon, 05/26/2021
2021 Hyundai Accent SEL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl CVT)
I drove one of these as a rental car 3000 miles last month, so most of the driving was highway.
I was very impressed. Plenty comfortable, quiet, plenty powerful enough to hop on to freeways, and I was able to pack a LOT of my possessions into the trunk -- it's big. Nice looking on the outside, nice looking interior and very nicely designed controls. Averaged around 42mpg on the trip … -- incredible.
I'd buy one, but for two fatal flaws, IMHO:
1. Gets tossed around on highways a bit too much -- grooves in the road, and wind, can knock you around. But I guess it depends on how much highway driving you intend to do. Not very common to drive 3,000 miles.
2. Side view mirrors are too small. I thought that was a safety hazard, not being able to see enough for lane changes.
It's a shame, because the car has so much going for it.
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
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Hyundai Accent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Accent since its last redesign.
2021 Accent Highlights
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,395 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $128/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 you to an 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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