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4.4

106 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.3 (16)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (16)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (14)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (16)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.1 (16)
  • Handling
    4.3 (15)
  • Braking
    4.4 (16)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (16)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.1 (15)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.3 (16)
  • Interior Design
    4.0 (16)
  • Boot Size
    4.4 (16)
  • Features
    4.1 (16)
  • Comfort
    4.2 (16)
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earl

earl

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

very safe

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Engine Size1.6
BodyHatch
Munisha

Munishasydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 4 likes

Insufficient heat shields-heat build up in boot

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This car has insufficient heat shielding between the exhaust and boot. It slips in at the minimum level of the Australian standard. After a 20 minute trip groceries, etc melted or heated in the boot. The Hyundai head office could not assist. So we sold the car, made a loss, and moved on. I will never buy a Hyundai vehicle again.
It was nippy
Overheating in boot-could not transport food products in boot

Engine Size1400
BodyHatch
Quinlan38

Quinlan38Blacktown

  • 9 reviews

Great value. Always buy Hyundai.

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TransmissionAutomatic
BodySedan
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ladyj

ladyj

  • 42 reviews

Fantastic little car

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I have just traded in my 3 door 2006 Hyundai Accent hatch for a 5 door 2012 Hyundai Accent hatch. I loved my little Hyundai Accent so much that when it came to upgrading my car due to having a baby and needing 4 doors I didn't hesitate to check out the new Accent. Hyundai advertise the i30 so much that it seems that the Accent isn't made anymore but checking the web site you can find all the information you need. The new shape is great and I think it is the best looking hatch out there. Great features including integrated bluetooth and as always amazing space inside the cabin and hatch area.
Great space inside, looks great on the outside.

Engine Size1.6
TransmissionManual
BodyHatch
larrya

larryaSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 31 reviews

2012 Hyundai Accent returns to Australia after a 4 year absence - better than ever

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BodySedan
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ttc

ttcSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 20 reviews
  • 13 likes

2012 Hyundai Accent diesel, it's amazing :)

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I bought this hatch in February, and I chose the 6speed manual diesel. The car has all the safety features, ie 6 airbags, anti skid, stability control, you name it. I absolutely love this thing, it's really quick (quicker than the petrol due to the 1.6l diesel being turbo charged) and the fuel economy unreal. The car averages about 4.8l per 100km, so I usually fill up when the fuel light comes on when I have 100km left, which means roughly 620km out of 35 litres. I had a barina before this, and my accent gets 150km more out of the same amount of fuel.
The car has an eco mode, and it even suggests what gear it would like you to be in to save fuel.
Fuel economy, quickness, safety
Rear visibility

Engine Size1.6l turbo diesel
BodyHatch
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Questions & Answers

Farzan H

Farzan Hasked

Accent RB (2011-2020)

Not Sure if Any1 else has encountered this issue. I bought a brand new Hyundai Accent Sport 2017 last year. Since day-1, i can feel the accelerator is too sensitive (comparing to my old Holden)... Whenever i try to level to a particular speed, the car jerks up & down (though the jerk is not much noticeable by other passengers in car but the driver can feel it's not smooth).
I got this checked by Hyundai technicians and they responded with a comment "this is what it is. the sensors may be too sensitive but we cannot change it as the software comes via the company".
I just want to check if sm1 else has also observed this?

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joereb
joereb

Yes, I have found the same thing on my 2017 Accent Sport manual. When cruising at 60 Kph in 4th gear on light throttle, the engine falters and bucks slightly ( only the driver notices it and it would be very difficult to demonstrate it to a mechanic). Much more noticeable with the aircon on as it cycles on and off. I figure that it is the second cheapest new car to put on the road (after the Mirage) so you cannot expect perfection in all areas, but it does detract from driving pleasure in an otherwise great little car.

Normanby2001
Normanby2001

Yes, so glad someone else is experiencing the same thing. I have a Sport auto and its hard to drive smoothly. It almost feels like the car has regenerative braking when you lift of the accelerator. At about 50 kph, it will also drop down a gear when you lift off the pedal. Passengers have started to notice it too, commenting that it feels like the car is surging. It's a shame as everything else about the car is great. I'm going to ask the service people if they can do something to the electronic settings in the transmission when it next gets serviced.

Jordan
Jordan

I’ve got the same thing with my 2018 model guys. It doesn’t like to sit on 50kph at all. It’s either under or over.

PK_au

PK_auasked

Accent RB (2011-2020)

Hi Everyone,

I ma gone through a lot of above mentioned reviews and are definitely useful. I have another query if any can answer that please.

I live near brisbane cbd and pretty in a hilly area. I just wanted your reviews on how is the car (accent) on hills. Does it struggle or rattles while climbing on a hill?

Thank you

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P and P
P and P

Mine is an automatic and don't have any problems going uphill. Mine is new so I don't know how older cars perform

PK_au
PK_au

Thank you for your reply..

Swyl
Swyl

I have a an auto mid-2017 model and it handles hills well given its small engine. You won't win a race with a prado, but I'm guessing you won't expect to!

joannemhlim

joannemhlimasked

Accent RB (2011-2020)

does anyone has windscreen foggy issue ? sometime the screen at fogged at mid of driving

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Carla Andrews
Carla Andrews

Yes. I have this problem too. My car is now 2 years old, And it's still does it . Summer also. I reported it at the ladt service a few weeks ago, I was told it was all cleaned out, but still happening. Also a problem with the windscreen heating up very slowly in winter, alsok told this has been cleaned out. I'll see in winter

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