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2012 Hyundai Accent Video Review

By Tim Beissmann |
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Here is the CarAdvice video review of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, an all-new light car contender from the surging South Korean manufacturer.


The Hyundai Accent fits into the line-up between the smaller i20 and the larger i30 and Elantra, and competes with the likes of the Mazda2, Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Polo.

The Accent is available in four-door sedan and five-door hatch body styles. Of the two, the hatch has a much better ride quality than the sedan.

The base model Active model is best suited to fleets, while private buyers should look up to the Elite and Premium models, which are both well equipped for the price.

All Accents come standard with the maximum five-star crashworthiness rating from ANCAP, a full-size spare wheel and an industry-leading five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

There’s only one engine at the moment – a 91kW/156Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine – but it is set to be joined by a direct-injection petrol engine as well as a diesel option in the near future. The engine itself is acceptable without being inspiring, but the optional four-speed automatic transmission is a bit behind the times.

Inside, the steering wheel would benefit from reach adjustment and there are perhaps a few too many hard plastic surfaces, but in general it’s clean, modern and functional.

Overall, the Hyundai Accent is a strong new contender in Australia’s light car class.

2012 Hyundai Accent manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

  • Active manual – $16,990
  • Active automatic – $18,990
  • Elite manual – $18,490
  • Elite automatic – $20,490
  • Premium manual – $20,990 (hatch only)
  • Premium automatic – $22,990
Read CarAdvice’s review of the 2012 Hyundai Accent.

 

  • niceCAR

    How did you guys get to drive the 2012 model already? There is only the MY11 avalible atm.

  • Tim

    Why is video quality so poor? Was the footage taken by mobile phone camera?

    • Henry

      Your intenet is slow it did that to me but my internet is refreshed now so it’s more clear

  • StarGhazzer

    There’s no reason to buy the i20 once the Accent hatch is available.

    • http://caradvice OSU811

      Apart from price?, I20 starts from $14,990 drive away (man 3,door), where as Accent starts from $20k drive away!
      $5K Can be a decision maker for a lot of people???

      • Henry

        they said around 17k so it’s cheaper than the Rio by 2K

        • http://caradvice OSU811

          The 1.6 rio is only $500 more than elite accent and has all the same features plus the 6sp boxes, direct injection engine and cruise control!!!, way more than $500 worth imo!

          • http://caradvice OSU811

            Henry you seem to forget the figures quoted on Media sights do NOT include on road costs which are normally between $3kto $4k extra!!

  • Goodfa

    Around $20k drive away seems a bit high for the base model considering most of other cars in this segment are $16,990 drive away or less.

  • anthony

    i gota say lauren did a pretty good job. said what needed to be said. mentioned the things that should be mentioned. without annoying catch phrases ,etc…..good job CA

  • http://caradvice OSU811

    For same money you can buy the new Rio, which is a similar car but with the new direct injection 1.6l engine and 6speed manual or auto g/box. Also has cruise control and looks more sporty! hmmmm I know where my money would go..

  • Μr Gaspo

    A Kia Rio is a better option, and if you could spend more the i30 even better.

  • http://www.budgetwebmarketers.com Victor

    I have used it and i can say its good on fuel and perfect for a starting family.

  • al

    Says in the video: “…all the other expected electronic safety systems…”

    Aemm, no, I don’t expect them. Just because a herd of sheeple have been brainwashed to expect them, does not mean everybody expects them…

    This car is too heavy, has waaaayyy too much electrical crap, lacks bumper bars and the headlights are ugly.

    • Matt J

      Really, you’d rather listen to someone listing them all off for you?

  • Frank

    I will admit this is as good looking as any of the Hyundai offerings. Certainly better than the i20, but how will it stack up against the Mazda2/ Fiesta. Have noticed Honda Fit has come down in price and from a space quality equation, the Honda would be a good bet. Nicely styled!

  • Rocketman

    I would have preferred more information on what the car feels like to drive as most of the review was spent listing all the specs which we can get from Hyundai. Comparisons with other cars would also have been helpful, rather than ‘drive them for yourself’. Besides that, not a bad effort.

  • Jonno Smith

    Don’t know if there is a market for the Hyundai Accent & where it does fit potential buyers’ needs?
    Hyundai “Fluidic Sculpture” design looks like way overdone for most of Hyundai range – it is already starting to look very dated & awful. New Accent already looks too much like the outgoing i30 which also has the 1.6 liter engine version. i20 would be taking over the obsolete Getz as the latter stocks deplete. Where does that leave the Accent? No where, I afraid!
    Frankly, I don’t see the point of Hyundai introducing Accent to Australia. Hyundai brand perception is still weak and lacks automotive emotion unlike Japanese brands like Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru & Suzuki. Toyota, on the other hand, invokes reliability & good resale value.
    Like Frank commented above, the new Honda Fit (Jazz for OZ market, Frank) has come down in price @ $20k+. The Jazz is a far better car with innovative space management, image and better resale value.
    Frankly Hyundai – What is the point of your Accent [sic]?

    • xyz

      if u know hyundai sells more cars than honda in aus..
      u must be on drugs or u need a new pair of glasses to say tht its starting to look very dated..
      so wot according to u is modern good looking car? honda accord or toyota prius