2022 Hyundai Accent Sedan

2022 Hyundai Accent Review

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　The 2022 Hyundai Accent is one of the few remaining subcompact cars on the market. Its diminutive size makes it a great choice for city dwellers, while its entry-level price appeals to car shoppers on a budget.

　　The Hyundai Accent received a full redesign for 2018, and it carries over with very few changes for 2022. As Hyundai's most affordable model, the Accent delivers a good amount of value with its mix of features, strong fuel economy and relatively spacious interior. The Accent is by no means a sporty car, but it drives surprisingly well for an economy car.

　　The Accent sedan's lack of subcompact car rivals means its competitive set is a ragtag bunch, including the Chevrolet Spark Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage and its corporate cousin, the Kia Rio. Read our test team's Expert Rating for more on the Hyundai Accent.

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Performance

　　How does the Accent drive? Economy cars such as the Accent aren't known for performance, but the Accent will surprise you with its nimble nature. Despite vague steering, this Hyundai is agile and stable when going around turns. It also remains stable even when cornering on bumpy surfaces, which isn't always the case with this class of car.

　　But you'll need to plan ahead for passing and merging since the engine feels weak at high rpm. The Accent went 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds in our testing, which is average for an economy compact.

Comfort

　　How comfortable is the Accent? The Accent doesn't offer much beyond basic comfort. Its cloth front seats are pretty flat, with almost no bolstering and support. They also absorb heat, making long trips on hot days a challenge.

　　We're more impressed with the Accent's suspension tuning. While the car's body can bob around a bit on undulating road surfaces, it rarely feels out of sorts. The suspension also does a good job absorbing the jolts from sharp-edged bumps such as potholes or uneven pavement. The Accent is also pleasantly quiet at idle. And once out on the road, it only allows in a modest amount of road and tire noise.

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