2021 Hyundai Accent Review

Name: 2021 Hyundai Accent Review
Brand: Hyundai

Price Range: $12,400 - $17,998

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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.

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2021 Hyundai Accent Review

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What's new

The Accent is essentially unchanged for 2021
Part of the fifth Accent generation introduced for 2018

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$128/mo

$172/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#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

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Hyundai Accent from 2008-2022.}

$362/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.07x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

8.9%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

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Hyundai Accent Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.1

36 reviews

5(58%)

4(20%)

3(8%)

2(6%)

1(8%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

My second Accent.

sydneysteelerfan, 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

Don, 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 …

Fun and Stylish Ride Packed with Option Goodness!

Mojo-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!

Harley, 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

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2021 Accent Highlights

Trim:

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

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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

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat4 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover11.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.

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Amazingly good for a small, low priced car

Fun and Stylish Ride Packed with Option Goodness!

Great CAR!

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