2017 Hyundai Accent review
Hyundai Accent highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Engaging style
- Strong engine
- Feels larger than it looks
Cons
- Competitors offer more options
- Hatchback’s rear visibility is limited
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 36 highway, 30 combined
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2017 Hyundai Accent offers excellent value despite dated features
As demand grows for ever-roomier sedans and crossovers, so does the appeal of smartly packaged small cars that mimic the bigger guys. The 2017 Hyundai Accent fits the bill with a satisfying blend of performance, utility and comfort, offering both sedan and hatchback body styles. Get the hatch for maximum utility, or the sedan if you prefer a trunk.
The Accent isn’t flashy, but doesn’t lack style. It has the same flowing lines as its larger Elantra and Sonata counterparts, and it’s also one of the quicker subcompacts around, which eases the stress of highway maneuvers. It’s available with either a manual or automatic six-speed transmission.
The Accent’s versatility makes it a top pick, although the rival Honda Fit can carry more cargo and the Ford Fiesta gets better fuel economy. A new Value Edition trim level debuted for 2017, blending features from the base and top trims. Note that the Accent was fully redesigned for 2018 with new features. If modern tech is a priority, the 2018 and newer models may be a better choice.
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What is new for the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
- The Accent is available in a new trim called the Value Edition.
- The Sport trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
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What We Like:
Performance: No one will mistake the Accent for a sports car, but it’s a gutsy performer with a punchy four-cylinder engine that makes it one of the quicker subcompacts around. The engine makes just 137 horsepower, but responds quickly to the gas pedal (aided by an equally snappy six-speed transmission) and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in about nine seconds. There’s also a little zip to be gained by shifting your own gears with the manual transmission. The Accent’s composure and steady grip in corners is equally endearing, with confident, direct steering that makes fun work of a winding road.
Comfort: The Accent is surprisingly roomy inside. The dashboard angles away from front passengers and contributes to a spacious feeling. Tall doors and a low floor make for easy entry and exit, and there’s ample space in all four seats (the rear middle seat is best left unoccupied). Front seats offer plenty of cushioning for long drives, and ride quality is better than most rivals. Although the Accent is no Mercedes, it does an admirable job of muting outside noise.
Value: The 2017 Accent continues Hyundai’s tradition of offering exceptional bang for the buck. Standard features like keyless entry, heated side mirrors, and a six-speaker sound system are nice to have, especially at the Accent’s bargain price. Moving up the trim ladder adds larger wheels, rear disc brakes (many subcompacts at the time had rear drum brakes) and Bluetooth® music streaming.
What Needs Improvement
Fuel Economy: Our lone gripe with the otherwise well-rounded Accent is that it fell short of its EPA-estimated fuel economy target in Edmunds testing. The Accent is estimated at 31 mpg combined with the automatic transmission (32 mpg combined with the manual).
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Standard features on the 2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic include:
Cloth upholstery
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LED daytime running lights
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The 2017-2019 Nissan Versa base S trim includes:
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Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris dishes up good value without compromising on-road fun. All 2019 trims work off a 1.5L four-cylinder that pumps out 106 horsepower and 103 lb.-ft. of torque for lively acceleration when boarding on-ramps or passing on the highway. The 2019 Yaris also boasts a standard six-speed manual transmission with a compact gearbox for lightning-fast gear shifts, but a six-speed automatic is available on all trims if that's your preference. Have a passion for performance? Just throw the 2019 Yaris into Sport Mode and you'll feel the sedan come alive with sharper throttle responses and more dynamic handling. This is a practical car that also makes for a fun daily driver.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
17 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 12 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 4 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Hyundai Accent an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Accent 11th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Hyundai AccentHyundai Accent features and specs
SE 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.6L
Horsepower
137
Torque (ft-lbs)
123
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.4
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
162"
Width
66.9"
Height
57.1"
Leg room
F 41.8"/R 33.3"
Head room
F 39.9"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P175/70TR14
Rear tires
P175/70TR14
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Hyundai Accent FAQ
The 2017 Hyundai Accent is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Value Edition: 26 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- SE: 27 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- Sport: 26 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Hyundai Accent received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Hyundai Accent as 10 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Hyundai Accent, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Hyundai Accent Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Hyundai Accent:
- Value Edition
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
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Color options
Exterior colors:
Boston Red
Century White
Ironman Silver
Misty Beige
Pacific Blue
Triathlon Gray
Ultra Black
Vitamin C
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