2019 Hyundai Accent Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
My commute is 70 to 100 miles per day. I was blowing through good used cars and needed an inexpensive car with 0 miles and a robust warranty. I could not be happier. I've been driving since the 1980's and I've driven nearly everything. I've had 400 hp muscle cars both classic and modern. I've had cars with more bells and whistles than I needed. This Accent was a breath of fresh air. It has the CVT trans and though not a tire burner the power is ready and waiting. It gets up to speed very easily. Some other modern vehicles with conventional automatics have considerable delays between pressing the accelerator and moving. This does not, and that makes the acceleration, thus lane changing and merging so much more effortless and SAFER. I have the SE and it has all of the options that are needed. All of the controls are at hand and in the right place. I also have a 2017 Ford Escape and that car is just awkward and disappointing. I use the cruise control considerably and this car responds well to it as if it adjusts engine speed because it knows it's in control. The MPG meter is more often pegged at 50+ than lower. My mixed mileage thus far is 37 mpg and that's 50/50 city and highway. My average miles per hour is still a low 25, so I think it will improve. I really like the seat and seating position. We fit 4 adults in it, two big boys in the front and two average girls in the back. It rides fine and the noise isn't obnoxious. It's not a Cadillac but it's a better commuter car that will last just as long, if not longer. This is ideal for those who don't need to take their living room to work. I look forward to racking up the miles.
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Critical Review
Having electrical system malfunctioning going on with this car. Had the car towed to the shop. I, can't give a good review because it made me miss work
2019 Accent Reviews
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What you get for the price and great gas mileage.
Lightly padded seats and hard plastic arm rests.
I have a 2022 Accent which is no longer being sold in the US Market. I paid 19,300.00 for the vehicle brand new. My vehicle is the SEL version which I think is the best of the three and I easily get over 40 mph on the highway and about 33 in town. I have had it for a year and a half and it has been problem free so far. I don't get the no power knock on the Accent. It has more power and less noise than my 2008 Toyota Corolla that I had before I made the Accent purchase. This has been a great car so far. Sad to see small cars disappearing as if everyone has tens of thousands to spend on an SUV.
Handling, Fuel Efficiency
Seat belt warning doesn’t time out
It’s tight handling with plenty of power and comfortable. A lot of fun to drive with enough room for a subcompact.
Amazing fuel economy for Brandon's gas prices!
It's not my Corvette I can't drive anymore, LOL
I am a senior and this is a second car for me. It is brand new so I cannot speak to reliability etc. In mostly city driving I am averaging over 40 mpg, which for not being a hybrid is amazing. California's crazy high fuel prices necessitated this purchase as I am on a pension. Thank Brandon! I can say that for its price, it is very comfortable, reasonably quiet and has good ride comfort. What is called a basic car today was a luxury ride when I first bought a new car. No power accessories, no A/C and an AM radio only. The Accent's 7 inch infotainment is super easy to navigate and my phone connected quickly and voice quality and command recognition is very good. A/C blows very cold and strong, it gets well over 100F where I live. The engine idles very smoothly which was a nice surprise. Materials are hard plastic but look good and fit and finish is very good. Don't confuse lack of colors and soft touch surfaces with build quality. All panels and moldings are fitted well and there are no squeaks or rattles so far. The seat lacks long distance comfort but a padded seat cover helped that. I have the SEL trim. I researched heavily and this is the best value of the 3 trim levels. LED lighting is the rage but wait till you have to replace an entire assembly for $500 when one fails instead of just a bulb for $10 from O'Reilly's. The trunk is not rated high in space but the shape matters and the Accent's trunk has a great shape for luggage and takes a surprising amount plus my golf bag fits easily in the wide opening. In summary, you get real value in this vehicle especially when you factor in the warranty and maintenance. This is likely my last new car and I am fine with that. With age you learn less is more. A sub $200 monthly payment is the cherry on top. I considered a Nisan Leaf but I will probably croak before I hit break even on it compared to the Accent. Oh, almost forgot, the 6 speaker stereo in the SEL and up has surprisingly good fidelity to it and has a lot of adjustments in the head unit. Sirius XM sounds especially good due to signal quality. Nissan Versa SV was the competition for me. It had more safety tech but I know how to drive. The mileage was comparable and my son's Versa has been good so far at 53K miles but the CVT transmission is the unknown there. We had our's dealer serviced, they are the only ones that will do it, and it cost $600. So Nissan buyers beware you have that big service coming at you. The Accent uses a new Hyundai CVT design with a chain instead of metal belt. However, the Versa uses simpler port FI instead of the high pressure GDI that the Accent has. Early Hyundai GDI has leak and engine fire issues. Google it. But they have been building them for 10 years now so I keep my fingers crossed. The Sport mode in the Accent really does liven up the car in town but fuel economy will drop a few mpg's. Overall if you are an adult driver, seek high fuel economy and keep your vehicle a long time, the Accent is an excellent choice. Especially if you already have a larger vehicle for stuff and you like the style and driving characteristics of a sedan. The higher profile tires contribute a quieter and smoother ride and will be cheaper to replace! I hope my research and observations help.
very smooth and no noise,
Car is new, getting rid of car due to a death. Been kept in garage. Has clean title. Very clean with no scratches.
SUN ROOF,SILVER GRAY,SLEEK!
None
The car is silver gray with a sun roof. I have not used it much so it only has 6000 miles on it. Have taken it for service when appropriate. My dealer keeps asking to buy it!!!!
Easy car to own
Lacks in comfort
Great car, very reliable, great on gas. Low cost of maintenance. Only selling my car because I want to upgrade to a different Hyundai.
roomy interior, good performance, good gas mileage
seat might lack lumbar support
I just drove off the lot today in my new 2021 Accent SEL, after trading in my 2020 Elantra SEL, given that the Elantra's been in for servicing 3 times in one year with under 6500 miles on it. The 2020 Elantra has had 37 complaints with the NHTSA. I had to have TCU/ECU updates, an actuator replaced, and a range sensor replaced. FORGET IT...it was time to say goodbye to that car. There's good and bad about every car, but from my research, the Accent is Hyundai's most reliable car, and a reliable car in general, and it certainly gets good gas mileage. I don't know why some experts complain that the performance is sluggish. I drove 80 miles back from the dealership today, and the Accent had more zippy performance than the Elantra I traded in. There's also been complaining about outside noise coming into the cabin while highway driving. I'm certainly not experiencing that. My Accent has no more wind noise, etc. than the Elantra. Although the interior is roomy ...no less roomy than the Elantra(in the front seats anyway), I gave a 4-star for comfort because I haven't determined if the seat's lumbar support is good enough for longer driving distances. However, my Accent has tilt/telescopic on the steering wheel, so I didn't totally adjust that properly before leaving the dealership, so it'll probably adjust my posture to a better position when I do. The bottom line is that I gave up a car with the bells and whistles of blind spot monitor, lane assist(which I never used anyway), and rear cross traffic alert, because reliability's more important to me. Reliability and good gas mileage are the two main things I seek out when car buying, and with a very good track record of reliability and with the good gas mileage I've found in this vehicle, the Accent was an ideal choice for me. Plus, you're getting a 5-year/60,000 basic warranty, 10 year/100,000 drivetrain warranty, 7 year/unlimited miles perforation warranty, 5 years of roadside assistance, and 3 years of maintenance. I'm sure I've made a smart decision in purchasing the 2021 Accent.
Small, easy to drive
Not much room in the cap area.
Perfect for a small family. Great trunk space.
