I hope Hyundai keeps this little car around for a while in America. I realize that everyone wants a crossover, but there's still a formidable market for people who just want a basic car. The Accent is pretty unbeatable in that category.
I wish they kept the hatchback. I’ve now decided to buy myself a car and want a hatchback from Kia/Hyundai. But they discontinued the EGT, the hatchback of this, only thing left is the Rio Hatchback 😭 Such a shame. I always feel jealous seeing my neighbors Elantra hatchback 💀 and there’s always an accent hatchback parked at a road I go through to work 🤨
I too hope they keep the Accent around. It's been an affordable Hyundai staple for 27yrs, believe it or not, and they've always tended to be one of Hyundai's more dependable models. I was tremendously disappointed when they discontinued the hatchback and replaced it with the significantly more expensive and fuel thirsty Hyundai Venue.
Bless that Hyundai is still continuing this model and KIA with their equivalent of the Rio here in the States. The subcompact field is shrinking which is too bad
It's shrinking.. but also growing, in physical size. A subcompact from today is the size of a compact car from 8 years ago. I get your point though. Look at the new Mustang Mach-E as an example. That is marketed as a Midsized crossover. When in reality it has the ground clearance of a Toyota Camry. It's just a midsize hatchback in reality. It's all about the marketing though.
I bought this car and I love it. The warranty is great . What a great choice I made. Considering the price of gas is rising . This car was a just what I needed.
bought manual SE 3 weeks ago and am in love with my Accent. smooth shifting stick, comfy ride and all around a joy to drive. It is epitomizes car and that pleases me...good, safe, enjoyable vehicle
i have the 2018 SE and that little car is everything you could need if you’re a good driver. the back up camera also comes with a trajectory line as well. getting between 35-40mpg in the city as a delivery boy. best value you could get in comparison to other subcompacts.
Nice work, Drew! 👍🏼 The Accent definitely poses a very good value proposition for a new car. Low msrp, stellar warranty, and 3 year complimentary maintenance makes the 2021 Accent rather enticing. Great job highlighting the various elements of this sub-compact sedan. As always, DriveAndBeDriven will be STAYING GOLD!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Toyota just discontinued there subcompact model the Yaris sedan... so next year when I get a car I have to go used or get this. I'm huge on reliability and a big Toyota guys. Its how my parents raised me.
I have the 2019 model and its a great car i bought the lowest trim, but im customizing it my self already with a wrappwd carbon fiber hood, fong lights installed myself, aftermarket exhaust( i love my car loud), gt spoiler, rims, front lip splitter, rear diffuser and front and rear canards
I just bought a 2021 accent se and that sport mode is amazing!! The car feels so smooth on the rode. The speedbomps you can really feel them but great car. Got it from carvana
@@johnnymichael1804 I owned a 2011 for 3 years and loved it! Affordable and reliable. Smooth and quiet. It was everything I needed it to be or the low amount of money. It’s really hard to find good NEW cars that are low in price and have that amazing warranty
Not an Incredible value after 2018 anymore. The 6spd transmission was extremely reliable somehow but the cvt in them now isn't good and is having higher failure rates.
@@miguelircontar halogen projectors are marginally better than reg halogens but lighting is a safety issue and the law should mandate led or hid for ALL vehicles
Stop me if you heard this before “honestly the acceleration is not as bad as I thought it would be”. It’s like his reviews consists of a few templates. Just plug the appropriate one for this Hyundai. Still his reviews are a good starting point in researching a car.
I think “templates” assure a reviewer won’t miss or forget the necessary points they need to cover. Gold Pony does well and keeps his reviews positive and honest. Oh! What’s the name of your car reviews channel? I want to see how an expert in the field can teach us all how to present a full car review. I can imagine you have several million followers. I want to see you apply your magical and informative yet entertaining style in hundreds of various vehicle reviews! I’ll wait here for it so I can subscribe today! Thanks JB!
@@2004cyrus The overriding majority of TH-cam reviews are a little more than elaborate info commercials. Are you naive enough to believe Gold Pony is 100% free to give his honest opinion when he relies on dealerships for his test vehicles? As I alluded to in my initial response his reviews do have value. He tells us the trim levels, provides high quality video of the car both inside and out, points out the features and interior measurements, etc. But when it comes to subjective evaluations he will never say car A has one of the worst rides I've come across.
@@johnb4905 I’m not a juvenile. I’m 44. I’m not naive & of course I understand how the world works. The reviews are a dash of information and a lot of free entertainment. That’s why I don’t leave comments like yours expecting the review to be more than it is. You are thinking too hard and putting too many expectations on the reviews apparently. And so that hit a nerve with me and I thought sheesh why is this man being a tool? If you do better than make reviews and open yourself up to criticism. I’m sure that won’t ever happen. So I’ll leave you be and I’ll enjoy them in a surface level then go live my reality in the real world. Take care.
Can you or someone explain to me the different gear shifts during Regular D and Drive mode (You know the part where you push your stick left on D and go up and down changing your rpm a little bit)? I’m still understanding them and don’t want to over do it with my new car.
That’s basically just a manual shifting of gears. Your tachometer (rpm’s) has a portion that’s red and you just want to make sure that you shift before reaching those rpm’s
It seems like quite a nice subcompact economy car. The styling looks classy and it has a lot of nice features. I've never owned one, but I've had the chance over the years to drive a 1996 hatchback, a 2003 sedan, and a 2008 hatchback. With every generation, they get better equipped, quieter, smoother, and safer. I always found them to be cheap and cheerful if you keep you expectations realistic.
I bought this car in red brand new back in May. For me it was between this car and the 2020 Honda Fit. I’ve been wanting a Honda Fit for many years and was planning to buy one that day. I let the Hyundai 10-year warranty suck me in and bought the Accent instead. I’m always looking for good reviews on the Hyundai, reassuring me that I made a good choice. But I think it will always be at the back of my mind that I didn’t buy the more unique-looking car I’ve wanted for so many years. They are phasing out the Honda Fit, so I missed my chance at the last new one 😢 I feel almost like the Hyundai Accent is a “cookie-cutter car,” everybody drives one and now that includes me…
I'm thinking about purchasing this vehicle but am worried about the rear seat space. In your video it seems like there's a sufficient amount of room; however, in another video's test of the 2020 accent (same dimensions) the 5'10 driver barely had any leg room when the front seat was comfortably adjusted. I understand you're taller and have more space, so I'm wondering if it might be the case that the front seat wasn't adjusted to your driving comfortability (I'll ofc be test driving the vehicle as well for final determinations).
I had a 2013 Accent. I really liked it. I’m pretty sure it had 138 hp. Why are they detuning their sedans? Same for Sonata. The older limited had 220-something HP, now the max is 180-something (aside from new N Line).
Nice, informative video, though I'm puzzled as to why there is a "4K Ultra HD" icon on your thumbnails, including on this video, though this one only seems to go up to 720p... Regardless, thanks for the video!
Not many reviewers do lower priced cars. Thanks.
Agreed! 🙌🏽💯
I hope Hyundai keeps this little car around for a while in America.
I realize that everyone wants a crossover, but there's still a formidable market for people who just want a basic car.
The Accent is pretty unbeatable in that category.
Eh I’d prefer an Elantra instead
Agreed. Wasn't too happy they axed the Accent altogether up here in Canada.
I wish they kept the hatchback. I’ve now decided to buy myself a car and want a hatchback from Kia/Hyundai. But they discontinued the EGT, the hatchback of this, only thing left is the Rio Hatchback 😭 Such a shame. I always feel jealous seeing my neighbors Elantra hatchback 💀 and there’s always an accent hatchback parked at a road I go through to work 🤨
same, I just want a car to get me from A to B and that will last a long time
I too hope they keep the Accent around. It's been an affordable Hyundai staple for 27yrs, believe it or not, and they've always tended to be one of Hyundai's more dependable models. I was tremendously disappointed when they discontinued the hatchback and replaced it with the significantly more expensive and fuel thirsty Hyundai Venue.
I can't believe I fit inside this vehicle and I'm 6'2. Cool ride.
Me too test drive one yesterday and i fit in them well. Im.also 6 2. Felt better than the Hyundai Kona which is what i originally wanted
@@hellswindstaff91 really did you end up taking it home?
Bless that Hyundai is still continuing this model and KIA with their equivalent of the Rio here in the States. The subcompact field is shrinking which is too bad
It's shrinking.. but also growing, in physical size. A subcompact from today is the size of a compact car from 8 years ago.
I get your point though.
Look at the new Mustang Mach-E as an example. That is marketed as a Midsized crossover. When in reality it has the ground clearance of a Toyota Camry. It's just a midsize hatchback in reality. It's all about the marketing though.
@@kevina2052 Oh yeah very true! We (in the US) LOVE BIG roomy cars. Hard to believe in the 80s we had tiny cars with not a lot of horsepower !
I bought this car and I love it. The warranty is great . What a great choice I made. Considering the price of gas is rising . This car was a just what I needed.
4 months later how’s it been?
@@kinglos7840 she crashed the car
Same here!!
@@kinglos7840 I have it one year now and it is still great as ever
I am considering buying this to replace my 97 toyota corolla because she has alot of rust on her think it might be time to let go after this winter.
The front end gives the car a very bold look, especially for a subcompact.
I bought this car recently and I love it!
Always look forward to your reviews, brotha. I like that you're always positive and upbeat in all your videos.
Thanks! 😁
bought manual SE 3 weeks ago and am in love with my Accent. smooth shifting stick, comfy ride and all around a joy to drive. It is epitomizes car and that pleases me...good, safe, enjoyable vehicle
i have the 2018 SE and that little car is everything you could need if you’re a good driver. the back up camera also comes with a trajectory line as well. getting between 35-40mpg in the city as a delivery boy. best value you could get in comparison to other subcompacts.
Best value would probably be 2021 Nissan Versa
nissan? neh...
@@igotanimac1 Nissan has big issues with their CVT transmissions.
Thanks I really need a cheap reliable basic car
This car is perfect for me I need a small car I don’t like big cars I don’t have any kids so this will be fine
Recently got this car and honestly so far I am inlove with it, its so smooth driving, you cant even hear it when it turns on or while you drive it ❤️
Just bought this car today & I love it. Do you know how to find the Apple car play?
@@mialashanaee7147 how you like it so far?
@@mialashanaee7147 plug in phone and Bluetooth. Car should find your phone
Nice work, Drew! 👍🏼 The Accent definitely poses a very good value proposition for a new car. Low msrp, stellar warranty, and 3 year complimentary maintenance makes the 2021 Accent rather enticing. Great job highlighting the various elements of this sub-compact sedan.
As always, DriveAndBeDriven will be STAYING GOLD!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Appreciate it Marcus!
👊🏽
Nice little car! Great warranty!
I still have my 2010! Good little car!
Roughly how much is it for your maintenance and how often do you get it
@@iKJCandiTV The last thing I had to get was a crankshaft position sensor that was I believe 200 or $300. Other than that just normal oil changes
I still have my 1998 Hyundai accent! Garage car
I hand the 2020 SEL model and it’s a great car. It doesn’t feel small either
Toyota just discontinued there subcompact model the Yaris sedan... so next year when I get a car I have to go used or get this. I'm huge on reliability and a big Toyota guys. Its how my parents raised me.
The Yaris is actually a Mazda, just sold by Toyota. Yaris was only discontinued in the US, still sold everywhere else.
So, that Progressive commercial is true ... You can't stop someone from becoming their parents.
They discontinued the Accent, but you can get the Kia Rio which is the same car underneath with different sheet metal.
A notice: Toyota Yaris has been discontinued this year.
Great job on your review, loved your attitude and vibes. Keep it up!
Thanks! 😁
I have the 2019 model and its a great car i bought the lowest trim, but im customizing it my self already with a wrappwd carbon fiber hood, fong lights installed myself, aftermarket exhaust( i love my car loud), gt spoiler, rims, front lip splitter, rear diffuser and front and rear canards
I just bought a 2021 accent se and that sport mode is amazing!! The car feels so smooth on the rode. The speedbomps you can really feel them but great car. Got it from carvana
2021six speed manuals are few and far between. The best thing is it does not have a large tablet sitting up on the dash board.
I love that people skip over this car. You can own a manual Point A to Point B car that few own.
I owned one and it was an excellent commuter car
I hope Hyundai keeps it around for awhile.
There's still a market for it, believe it or not.
Excellent basic transportation.
@@johnnymichael1804 I owned a 2011 for 3 years and loved it! Affordable and reliable. Smooth and quiet. It was everything I needed it to be or the low amount of money. It’s really hard to find good NEW cars that are low in price and have that amazing warranty
Exactly i drive 100 miles a day 5 days a week gas prices rising im.picking one of these up Saturday 6 speed manual
Not an Incredible value after 2018 anymore. The 6spd transmission was extremely reliable somehow but the cvt in them now isn't good and is having higher failure rates.
But the warranty......
@@iDigress77times who cares the cvt usually goes right after the warranty whereas the 6 spd is known to go over 300k.
@@elihernandez330 warranty is for 10 years so
@@AntLive29 or 100k and the cvts have been known to expire just after that.
@@elihernandez330 @100k miles the car exceeded expectations
I'm actually about to buy a car from that exact dealership. this helps out a lot!!
Haha small world! 😁
What did you get Jay Zero?
@@MrFunkadeIic credit wasnt good enough to get anything, but im tryna get an accent by the end of the year
I have a 2017 that runs amazing so seeing the uograded version was nice!
Every car in 2021 should have HID or LED headlights
Or for this segment at least halogen projectors and LED daytime running lights
@@miguelircontar halogen projectors are marginally better than reg halogens but lighting is a safety issue and the law should mandate led or hid for ALL vehicles
IKR
Pretty much the case, you'll find most cars now have LED at least in one of their trim options.
Stop me if you heard this before “honestly the acceleration is not as bad as I thought it would be”. It’s like his reviews consists of a few templates. Just plug the appropriate one for this Hyundai. Still his reviews are a good starting point in researching a car.
I think “templates” assure a reviewer won’t miss or forget the necessary points they need to cover. Gold Pony does well and keeps his reviews positive and honest. Oh! What’s the name of your car reviews channel? I want to see how an expert in the field can teach us all how to present a full car review. I can imagine you have several million followers. I want to see you apply your magical and informative yet entertaining style in hundreds of various vehicle reviews! I’ll wait here for it so I can subscribe today! Thanks JB!
@@2004cyrus The overriding majority of TH-cam reviews are a little more than elaborate info commercials. Are you naive enough to believe Gold Pony is 100% free to give his honest opinion when he relies on dealerships for his test vehicles?
As I alluded to in my initial response his reviews do have value. He tells us the trim levels, provides high quality video of the car both inside and out, points out the features and interior measurements, etc.
But when it comes to subjective evaluations he will never say car A has one of the worst rides I've come across.
@@johnb4905 I’m not a juvenile. I’m 44. I’m not naive & of course I understand how the world works. The reviews are a dash of information and a lot of free entertainment. That’s why I don’t leave comments like yours expecting the review to be more than it is. You are thinking too hard and putting too many expectations on the reviews apparently. And so that hit a nerve with me and I thought sheesh why is this man being a tool? If you do better than make reviews and open yourself up to criticism. I’m sure that won’t ever happen. So I’ll leave you be and I’ll enjoy them in a surface level then go live my reality in the real world. Take care.
OMG that horn sounded like a WIMP 🤭
So is this video only available in 720p to honor it's "lower price"???
Haha actually 4k... let it buffer a bit it plays 4k on my devices 👍
Recently bought one of these and I love it. Soes anyone know how to turn off the auto-unlock when you put the car in park?
I got a Logitech steering wheel for Christmas
The hatchback would be nice in the US
True... I suppose the Veloster is our Hyundai hatch
sport mode is hilarious !
Can you or someone explain to me the different gear shifts during Regular D and Drive mode (You know the part where you push your stick left on D and go up and down changing your rpm a little bit)? I’m still understanding them and don’t want to over do it with my new car.
That’s basically just a manual shifting of gears. Your tachometer (rpm’s) has a portion that’s red and you just want to make sure that you shift before reaching those rpm’s
if you consider resale value its not a good value.
By that logic very few cars are. Anything not named Honda or Toyota.
It seems like quite a nice subcompact economy car. The styling looks classy and it has a lot of nice features. I've never owned one, but I've had the chance over the years to drive a 1996 hatchback, a 2003 sedan, and a 2008 hatchback. With every generation, they get better equipped, quieter, smoother, and safer. I always found them to be cheap and cheerful if you keep you expectations realistic.
I bought this car in red brand new back in May. For me it was between this car and the 2020 Honda Fit. I’ve been wanting a Honda Fit for many years and was planning to buy one that day. I let the Hyundai 10-year warranty suck me in and bought the Accent instead. I’m always looking for good reviews on the Hyundai, reassuring me that I made a good choice. But I think it will always be at the back of my mind that I didn’t buy the more unique-looking car I’ve wanted for so many years. They are phasing out the Honda Fit, so I missed my chance at the last new one 😢 I feel almost like the Hyundai Accent is a “cookie-cutter car,” everybody drives one and now that includes me…
I can't believe Hyundai stopped selling them in Canada🤷♂️ Replace by the Venue🤦♂️ Only crappy VUS
I'm thinking about purchasing this vehicle but am worried about the rear seat space. In your video it seems like there's a sufficient amount of room; however, in another video's test of the 2020 accent (same dimensions) the 5'10 driver barely had any leg room when the front seat was comfortably adjusted. I understand you're taller and have more space, so I'm wondering if it might be the case that the front seat wasn't adjusted to your driving comfortability (I'll ofc be test driving the vehicle as well for final determinations).
Jeez, this car is quick compared to cars that cost at least 3000 more.
I had a 2013 Accent. I really liked it. I’m pretty sure it had 138 hp. Why are they detuning their sedans? Same for Sonata. The older limited had 220-something HP, now the max is 180-something (aside from new N Line).
I think you answered your own question...the N line.
Does it matter? Doubt anyone's racing this thing.
Fuel economy.
Such a bad car. If you are in india then I understand why you buy it but in usa ? Come on, buy a better one
Do I have an oil leak at 3000 miles? Going in to dearship tomorrow to find out
My first car was the 2017 Hyundai Accent SE.
If it had a 2L engine
Great video. Great review
Appreciate it!
In vids u should mention the lest price?
One of the first things he mentioned was the prices for all trims.
It competes with the Nissan Versa
Which one would you choose?
So disappointed only the se model has 6 speed manual
It’s too loud & obnoxious
Is the 21 the last year they are making the Accent?
Does this model come with a remote car starter?
Spare tire? Do the standard and limited come with a spare tire?
Search INDIAN verna 2021
Buy this or Nissan versa S? Suggestions?
Hyundai's Warranty is what I consider most when looking at cars!
@@MrFunkadeIic the Nissan looks better but Hyundai warrant sounds better
Thank you,
you reviewed the car stereo which few people do
That’s very important
My have 8 shift no have moonroof
You should get the limited trim then it has moonroof standard
This same car is sold under the name 'verna' in INDIA
It would be funny if they called it that name here. Then we'd have the Verna, Versa and the Venza.
@@gearsofwar3xXx lol xd
Schönes Auto
want one, I live in California, can I get one thru your dealership?
PLZ do an f-150 Power boost
I'll definitely be doing the new F-150 once I find one local to me! 😁
Nice, informative video, though I'm puzzled as to why there is a "4K Ultra HD" icon on your thumbnails, including on this video, though this one only seems to go up to 720p... Regardless, thanks for the video!
Atleast they moved away from GDI. My 2015 accent burns oil because of all the pressure on the rings.
Great point. Why don't you trade in your car for a brand new 21 Accent? Get the top trim and enjoy life!
@@braetonwilson4296 because I don’t buy new cars. Waste of money.
@@VlauableFather yea just keep old cars that's costing you money to fix😂
@@ELP1125 whatever helps you justify your financial decisions.
@@ELP1125 yea just keep buying new cars that you don't even actually own until they're paid for.
How's it feel being a slave to a bank? 😂
How many times will you say "having said that" in every review?
He does that so you can take a shot, get relaxed, and enjoy his good work!
I watched another channel yesterday with a car reviewer who kept saying that a Chevrolet Suburban had a “ crap ton” of space 😂
@@2004cyrus redline reviews?
@@santiagocalderon3261 yes lol
Better looking than the Elantra ...much better
I agree
Not better than the new one.
Nah.
How exactly is this better lookin than the elantra?
"Having said that"
no, no, hell no, no!