Hyundai Accent HC

Fifth generation · 2018–2022 · 5 model years · 8 trims

Hyundai Accent (HC) – front Unverified
Photo: 2020 Hyundai Accent Preferred in Urban Grey, front left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2020 Hyundai Accent Preferred in Urban Grey, front left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2020 Hyundai Accent Essential in Urban Grey, Front Right, 05-23-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Hyundai Accent 1.6 HC Forge Gray (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Hyundai Accent 1.6 HC Forge Gray (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2022 Hyundai Accent, rear 2.5.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Hyundai Accent generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2022
SE · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline 4-cylinder 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with SHIFTRONIC and Hill Start Assist Control FWD 33/41 (36) $16,645
SEL · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline 4-cylinder 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with SHIFTRONIC and Hill Start Assist Control FWD 33/41 (36) $17,900
Limited · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline 4-cylinder 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) with SHIFTRONIC and Hill Start Assist Control FWD 33/41 (36) $19,600
2021
SE 6MT · Sedan 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (1,598 cc), aluminum block and head, CVVT 120 113 lb-ft Manual 6-speed FWD 29/39 (33) $15,395
SE Sedan CVT · Sedan 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (1,598 cc), aluminum block and head, CVVT 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) FWD 33/41 (36) $16,495
SEL · Sedan 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (1,598 cc), aluminum block and head, CVVT 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) FWD 33/41 (36) $17,750
Limited · Sedan 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 (1,598 cc), aluminum block and head, CVVT 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) FWD 33/41 (36) $19,500
2020
SE MT · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline-4 120 113 lb-ft 6-speed Manual FWD 29/39 (33) $15,295
SE IVT · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline-4 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) w/ SHIFTRONIC FWD 33/41 (36) $16,395
SEL · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline-4 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) w/ SHIFTRONIC FWD 33/41 (36) $17,650
Limited · Sedan Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC 16-valve Transverse Inline-4 120 113 lb-ft Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) w/ SHIFTRONIC FWD 33/41 (36) $19,400
2019
SE MT · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual FWD 28/37 (31) $14,995
SE AT · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $15,995
SEL · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $17,345
Limited · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $19,080
2018
SE MT · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Manual FWD 28/38 (32) $14,995
SE AT · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $15,995
SEL · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $17,295
Limited · Sedan Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC I4 130 119 lb-ft 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC FWD 28/38 (32) $18,895

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2022 2 ★★★★★
2021 4 ★★★★★
2020 4 ★★★★★
2019 1 Not rated
2018 1 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.