First came the Genesis, then the Sonata and Elantra--each one more daring and imaginative than the last. The premium cloths seats are decently supportive. The steering wheel tilts, but there isn't a telescoping feature, but the Accent's overall dimensions make that a non-issue. Take a test light and test the sockets that plug in to the lights, and see if they have current. We'd opt for the hatchback, not just because of its extra 0. This time they told me it was due to a carbon buildup in the fuel system. If you'd be so kind as to whitelist our site, we promise to keep bringing you great content.
Grinding occurs when this is tried. Refit the battery and try to start the engine. The design includes twin-tube shocks and a stabilizer bar for the front struts, while the rear suspension sticks with the classic torsion-beam setup. Other Cars to Consider Test drivers said the has a peppy engine and is fun to drive. Had to be towed to dealership.
Unlike the rest of the competition, the Accent will deliver 30-mpg in town and 40-mpg on the highway, with either an automatic or manual transmission and without the aid of any special aerodynamic packages. Steering is taught and this also helps us feel the car is well controlled on the road. A menu appears, displaying Adjust Initial Volume, release the power button. The four-door sedan body style remains but the three-door hatchback has been replaced by a five-door hatchback. A Hyundai rep even admitted that the stigma was so strong, the company looked into changing the nameplate altogether, but ultimately decided against it. The tallest passengers will find rear head room a little short. The issue resurfaced again in January 2017.
For a small gas saver this car is great, best bang for the buck. Though it competes on price in the subcompact arena, the 2012 Hyundai Accent is by all measures a compact car--strikingly close to the Honda Fit in carrying capacity. Exceptional head room and good leg room are far above par in the class, and the knee space isn't tight, either--the center console isn't hourglass-shaped as it is in the Elantra, but the Accent still gives a smooth surface for legs to rest against. The radiator cap pressure relief valve may be set too high, it may cause engine temperatures to exceed appropriate limits. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. Also, check the ground wires, if they are bad, the lights will not work.
The dash cap is dimpled in a matte finish that evokes the feel of carbon fiber, and that feel is amplified by big boomerang lines molded into it. The Accent doesn't offer a rearview camera or blind-spot monitors, which would mitigate the issue, but its side rearview mirrors are fairly large. Just a few little tweaks and it would be perf Overall it's a great car! Inside the cabin, the techie touches are tipped off with a digitally-inspired cloth upholstery. The Accent now runs away from the rest of the segment in terms of value and features. But it seems to have the available storage space for one, so I plan on purchasing a spare tire soon.
Press the power button to move to minutes adjustment. The front end molding clips broke and the whole front of the body was lose. The trunk space comes with a cover, which keeps the contents of the trunk private. Sometimes you need to replace the tensioner arm. Missing on the Accent entirely are options for leather upholstery, a navigation system, and a sunroof. Adjustable seats on the higher trim levels let you crank up the driver-seat height, and still you'll likely have a few inches above your head, when you're behind the wheel. Shutting vehicle off and restarting corrected instant problem.
Could be a defective switching mechanism. Rear-seat leg room feels larger than its competitors. Restarted vehicle and took to dealership. The four-door is fine, but it's the five-door that nails it, mixing the usual hatchback profile with the cues and details that have become Hyundai's first real design statement. An overheating engine is more than a bummer, it will leave you on the side of the road if you do not take good care of this good killer,it will be an expensive repair bill. Possible causes: —Engine coolant level may be too low.
Rotate the volume button to adjust the hour. When it starts creeping into the danger zone, look under the hood to see if your electric fan is running. While parked, the vehicle would rev to approximately 5,000-6,000 rpms even when the brake pedal was depressed or when the vehicle was in another gear. Today morning when we went there after driving 100 miles before checking price of this listing. In general, the judges rather liked the Accent.
We consider Bluetooth a safety feature, and it's available or standard on two of three Accent trim levels--and it's recommended. Stalling and rough idle could be a problem in some case while making a turn around corners. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 11571147. Vehicle experienced the same problem about 20 minutes later. Driving position is comfortable, even on longer trips. The six-speed transmissions, manual or automatic, do a fine job of extracting all the value from the small-displacement engine. I'll get to that in a minute, and fair enough rear visibility despite some people's claims of it not being the case.
The 2012 Accent rides on a 2. The theory's the opposite of the one being worked on by the diminutive Fiat 500, or even the small and sporty Ford Fiesta, but to us it's more easily proven. The back seats seem adequate for 2 people of average height and weight, with knee room to spare. Although it is necessary to have the fuel injection system cleaned , as the engine leans during the turn,the problem may be a faulty rubber air intake boot that flexes. There were no previous issues. We've found the Accent automatic feels much better off the line around town when you put it in Sport mode--remember that when you're ferrying more passengers. I have seen many other reports of this happening to hyndai's on the internet.