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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Automatic Experience
fssrk1, 08/13/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2012 Hyundai Accent sedan with the premium package and automatic transmission. My last car was a 2003 Honda Civic DX sedan with automatic transmission. An extremely reliable car and averaged about 28-32 mpg in the city. Just a note certain color Accent are made in Pusan Korea such as the Clearwater blue color on my car. There should be no difference in quality but very minor difference on parts such as Hankook tires versus an American brand. The car rides smoothly in Eco mode but a little slow to accelerate. My gas mileage was 27 mpg on first refuel but there is a 600 mile engine wear in period. Overall happy with the car and bought it at invoice price $16,900.
6 months in my 2012 GLS
04/27/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2007 Azera for this car. The Azera convinced me that Hyndai knew how to build really good cars; the Accet is the best little car I've ever driven. It is sharp- good-looking, economical, safe, and fun to drive. I get 32-35 mpg driving to work; I have gotten as much as 43 on a trip. The seats are very comfortable. The steering is a bit loose, ad it is not a sports sedan, but it handles well. I'm amazed at how this little motor does at highway speeds. It can cruise at 85. The short wheelbase makes the bumps quite noticeable, but it is unexpectedly quiet.
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I love my car
jg523, 09/23/2014
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
39 of 43 people found this review helpful
I've had my Accent for a little over three years now, and I've gone over 80,000 miles in her. She has not given me ONE problem with the engine. Even when I haven't taken her in for regular service in WAY too long or have been driving her long distances with a lot of weight, she is entirely reliable. Now, she's had trouble with other people hitting her, but even those repairs have been perfect and she's back up and running in no time and with no after effects. She also gets great gas mileage; on one 8-hour interstate driving trip recently I filled up before leaving and then only once more when I got close to my destination. My husband is 6'4" and even he fits comfortably in the car.
Texas Guy in Maryland
vykerdse, 10/26/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Due to economy had to sell my new 2011 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 coupe. Got $21,500 (best value from Orisman Hyundai). I needed cash for family, and a car, so I checked price on Elantra and Accent. After price of new 2012 Hyundai Accent with all features, taxes, fee's, etc... I made a few thousand. Bought my car Monday October 17th 2011 and so far it does not seem to be like the 'old' Hyundai's from the 1980's early 90's. Good safety features, excellent warranty, decent styling, and strong engine made me giving up my Honda a little less painful. I checked the Honda Civic's/Fit's, but the dealer would not give me as much for my Honda...and would not budge on his 2012 car price. Oh well...
I'd put Accent at the top of the list
king_james, 04/30/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I am not sure why Accent was ranked lower than mazda, kia or ford... I'd like to put Accent at number 2 with Elantra being number 1 on the list (only because Elantra is a larger and more stylish model than Accent)... The Accent is a greater car than the mazda 2, ford fiesta, kia soul/forte or toyota yaris... Considering the performance and reliability (I got a 10-year/100,000 miles bumper to bumper on mine for a fraction of cost compared to other cars' base prices) it is the best option for quality/gas mileage/options... Just because ford provides two extra buttons on the steering wheel does not make it a better car... I'd buy a Hyundai over any brand on that list any given day...
Low-end luxury
tclune, 12/08/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The car looks very nice inside and out, has excellent head and leg room, and excellent driver visibility on all sides. The rear view mirror has a bit of a letterbox view, which feels a bit constricted but offers all the visibility you need. I've been getting fuel efficiency in the high 30s on my commute. The 6-speed manual transmission has adequate pick-up when you need it and the road noise is minimal. The clutch is a bit soft. The dashboard instruments and controls are clean and clear. The trunk is quite spacious, and the back seat can fold down to provide additional room if needed. All in all, the car seems much roomier and better appointed than I would expect in a subcompact.
NO SPARE TIRE!!! SURPRISE!!!ASK DEALER to PROVIDE!!!
rajthaker, 12/06/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 67 people found this review helpful
I was absolutely surprised 3 days after purchasing that the ACCENT does not come with spare tire!!! I was not told by salesman!!! Before purchasing, I looked at the truck which was covered with the rubber tray inside. Never thought of any car without spare tire??? How did this car passed JD power associates, Consumer affairs, National Highway Safety and other Federal regulations without SPARE tire??? There should be a NATIONAL recall and every owner should be provided now with 1) Spare tire, 2) Jack and 3) wrench for spare tire replacement and space in the trunk organized. Seriously recall must be there!!!
limited sports car
tail_lights, 03/05/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Ok when I first got this car I thaught it would be a drag to drive because it was "fuel efficent". Well it's not, I was suprised it's a little beast. Ive broke 115 in a stock very standard model. So it is an absolute thrill for me to drive. Aside from that I love the mpg. When i cruise down the hwy at 70 I get 44 mpg in eco mode, only 33 when doing 80. My only complaint is in my residential area we have alot of stop signs so i only get 10 miles to the gallon till i get to the main roads. Its because of the quick shifts in the lower gears. Over all an amazing car.
I Love This Car, Great Buy
tjpillar, 11/10/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first Hyundai that i've ever purchased. I bought this car back in August and I have to say I am very happy that I did. Its great on Gas, The Styling of the car is excellent, The Warranty couldn't be beat, and The Price was better than Models I considered such as: Mazda Mazda3, Scion XD, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Fiesta. I can honestly tell everyone that this car is the car to beat. Comfort is so-so, but I also can honestly say that if you choose to want a slightly bigger car the Elantra is a car i almost purchased. Lets see how well my Accent performs in later years. hope this helped.
Think twice
Jordan Bocanegra, 07/25/2015
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 26 people found this review helpful
I was so excited when I purchased my 2012 Hyundai Accent (from a private seller with 53k miles) it is my first car and I found it very stylish. It doesn't have much to offer on the inside, no cruise control no Bluetooth but I loved it... For about a month. The car is so low to the floor that simply tapping the parking barrier when parking can damage the undercarriage. Something I didn't know until my check engine light came on and I brought it to the dealer. Turns out my av compressor got pushed back into the radiatior, and long story short it cost me 2600 dollars in repairs. One month after buying it. Another thing is when you're driving the car it won't go past 45/50 mph until it goes over 2k rpm and that's an annoying trait in a car especially if you highway drive. Knowing what I know now I wouldn't have purchased this car. It's not the worst in the world, but definitely not the best.
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Gas Mileage Ratings not even close!!
winvid33, 01/26/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car for the most part is what it is advertised. A cute reliable fun to drive car. My biggest qualm is the gas mileage. I drive my car mixed between highway and city. Their sticker says 30 for city, and 33 mixed. I average 28MPG. I have tried both the active eco mode and standard mode, and actually if I drive it easy in normal mode, do just as good as ECO. Plus, in my opinion, the active ECO mode is actually dangerous to use. I have had Fords that have been dead on as far as the EPA estimates are concerned. They should change their sticker to better reflect the actual fuel economy! Especially since this is the exact reason people buy this vehicle.
It's ok for a city car
tejo1, 04/10/2013
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's been one year and half driving this car and 24000 km on it. I love the exterior and interior design. However I would expect more when driving it. This car makes an awful noise when accelerating from stop. It feels the engine is working very hard to move the car, and I totally gave up using the Eco driving because it makes the car even worse during shift transitions. I first bought thinking I could save a lot on gas, because of the 1.6L. But when I drove a Mazda 3 with Skyactive, I was able to do about the same fuel mileage as mine. Also the brakes of this car felt too weak when I had 5 passengers on it, and only 2 of them were a little above average. Had no mechanical issues so far.
Best Car For The Money
poematic, 06/09/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 90 people found this review helpful
Just bought it today, out of all the new cars I test drove the look and feel of this one blows all of them out of the ball park.
No spare tire - get used to it
fl_lead_foot, 08/08/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
No spare tire in new cars is the current trend. In 2012 about 25% of all new cars sold did NOT have spare tires. It is a way for manufacturers to save mo0ney AND weight, to increase MPG and improve CAFE.
Excellent.
accent12, 04/08/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The quality, value, performance, styling and efficiency are first rate for the class. It doesn't even hydroplane. It took a while to break it in to get the best fuel efficiency - 3,000 miles. It averages anywhere from 35-45 m.p.g. The shiftronic is fun to use. The highest m.p.g. is attainable @ 60 m.p.h. on a highway with the cruise control on. It will get 40 m.p.g., by slowly getting up to speed. I won't even post the highest numbers because it will make the Prius and competitors look bad. Leave eco-mode on if you want the highest efficiency. Driving it the fastest I couldn't get less than 28 m.p.g. This is the best car I've ever owned. I recommend it over Fords I've owned.
My first foreign car
skydog1964, 03/10/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 39 people found this review helpful
The professional review I read stated that the car was sedate for driving. well don't be put off by that because it couldn't be further from the truth. I am 47 yrs old and have owned a lot of cars. This car is the total package for someone looking to save money on gasoline without sacrificing power, looks, comfort, and driveability. To be clear I have the 2012 accent gls sedan, not the hatchback. I test drove the fiesta first and lemme tell you, it doesn't touch this car in the performance department.
Not flashy, but real value
gmsparzo, 10/28/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had an 09 Sonata that was totally with no injuries. So impressed with safety after the crash as well as quality and MPG, I bought another Hyundai. Originally I thought it was too small, but it has grown on me. Fun to drive. AMAZING gas mileage. The 6 speed is fun.
2012 Hyundai Accent: Small Price Big Value
talipa2012, 09/21/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
I recently was able to purchase a 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan with the premium package. I have almost put the first 1000 miles on it and overall I am extremely impressed. The Accent is a great combination of fuel economy, driver enjoyment, and build quality that is made even sweeter by falling thousands of dollars below the $20,000 mark. Driving the Accent is a great experience as a daily driver, offering excellent comfort and with 138 horsepower a great amount of confidence in all situations. Compared to the competition the Hyundai Accent has a price that many consumers can live with while getting the magic 40 mpg mark. I'd make this choice again given the option.
My Car
vcave, 08/07/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had to trade in my 5sp manual to get an automatic for health reason. We have 100 miles on the car in one day, and have not gotten under 36 miles per gallon yet. I am totally impressed. I expect to get the 40 when the car is broken in.
Power steering failure!!!
missmel89, 11/06/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is NOT what I thought it was. I fell in love with it when I first got back in August. Then two days ago, while I was making a sharp turn, the wheel suddenly became extremely heavy and tight to turn as if there was no assist. I had to use all my strength and accelerate in order to make my turns safely! After 10 minutes the steering softened up again. However, yesterday as I was making a u-turn it happened once again! My car is currently at the dealer and I should be hearing from them tomorrow. I am hoping they find something wrong because this is NOT NORMAL OR SAFE! This is not the first complaint about the power steering either, meaning there must be more out there!
Redbone
Shelli , 08/14/2021
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had my 2012 for about 2 1/2 years - she came with 101k miles and has roughly about 156k Redbone electrical system is starting to fail, the front bumper is coming off, but overall, it is a good car. No Bluetooth option either - it’s literally a basic car to get you to and from
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Not happy at the moment
winvid33, 06/21/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought my car because I couldn't come close price wise with the american car dealers. Within 3 days of purchasing my car, the Transmission had to be replaced. I would have rather got the manual transmission but they are like a needle in a haystack. That is what the low price represents. You end up paying way more with the automatic. I called Hyundai to try to get a new vehicle since the brand new one I bought lost a tranny in the first week. No way! I just put in gas and got 31.5 MPG on exactly half highway driving and using the Active Eco Mode. I don't expect I will ever get the 30 city that they say they get.
Bought for warranty
redsedan, 04/04/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for the warranty. I had good luck with my last Accent (2003) and hope to have as good luck with this one. However, I much prefer my 2003 Accent over the 2012 one.
Engine manufacturing defects
Elizabeth, 05/09/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Hyundai in August 2013 with 16,000 miles on it. In 2014 it began making a whiney noise when accelerating. By 2016, the noise was happening frequently, and the car seemed sluggish. November 2016 I brought it into the dealership, and they replaced the small engine block. Now, May 2017, the same noise has returned!! This is an unacceptable defect in the engines, they need to be recalled!!
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Very pleased
t_lecuyer, 07/07/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 56 people found this review helpful
I've now owned my Accent for 2 weeks and I have nothing but good things to say about my purchase. The styling is impressive and they have definitely stepped up in terms of overall quality and features for this model. I love the Eco and the MPG feature that helps me with gas mileage and all of this without affecting the torque. They added the features that are available on the higher end models in their smaller model and it makes for a great little car. The engine has the same power as my 2006 Elantra had and it drives smoothly all around. The only issue I would pass on is the comfort of the headrests, which I got used to quickly. My wife not as much, but all in all the comfort is there
No Spare Tire, Give me a break.
gilb, 06/15/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
After we got a flat about 100 miles from home, late at night, I discovered that the car didn't come with a spare tire or donut. Spent a fun filled night at a motel dive waiting for the tire store to open the next morning. I'd like to know who the genius is at Hyundai that made the decision that a spare tire shouldn't be a standard item in their vehicles. This should be illegal. At least I now know what type of car I won't be buying next time.
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, Bluetooth, Cruise
Sampath Pinniti, 11/20/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is great car. Having all the features like Bluetooth, Cruise control, Fog lights, good cargo space.
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BE AWARE!!!
deniserodrigue, 09/16/2011
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 90 people found this review helpful
While driving in a 25 mph school zone, my steering wheel locked making it impossible to control my car on a curvy road after having just made a right turn, as I begun to pick up speed, my steering wheel remained in the position placed in order to follow the curve, locking immediately after. My initial reaction was to try unlocking the steering, but it didn't budge; I hit about 3 concrete median blocks, before drifting into an uneven field of grass; luckily, there was a sewage manhole jolting out from the ground managing to slow down my car before I was able to pull the emergency break. If this would've occurred in high traffic, there could've been several casualties, including my own.
do not waste your money
katybillie, 08/16/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 36 people found this review helpful
although the car is great at first everything starts to go with in the first year. I got my accent right of the truck my problems started before I had even had my car for a year, I had gotten oil changes tire rotations and alignments every 3,000 miles first my front left tire went followed by my back right and now my front right. The car doesnt shift until 6,000 RPMs and is not fun to drive at all. I have been trying to find somewhere to trade this car in at but no one will even take it. Never again will I own a Hyundai I didnt want one to begin with
Solid, Reliable, Excellent Drive
canada_bc, 12/24/2012
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Accent after 11mo./23000km of use as a rental, during which time it had no accidents or service issues. After my 6mo./12000km it continues to perform without issue. Excellent fuel economy - I achieve or beat the ORIGINAL consumption rating regularly on the highway, though the city rating is a bit optimistic. Smooth ride, perfectly comfortable for long highway trips (I have many). The air conditioning/heating system takes a bit too long to warm up, but that's minor; also my windshield fogs up a bit too easily, but easily managed. Not top-end materials inside, but no problems with them. but Overall I am very happy with almost all aspects of the car and would fully recommend it.
Great little car
Figaro, 12/19/2023
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second car, and my first Hyundai. I bought it used for 10k at less than 70k miles, and it runs incredibly so far. This would be a great car to learn stick shift in, the car notifies you when it is appropriate to shift gears on the dash. Shifting gears is incredibly smooth compared to my previous car, a 2008 VW jetta. Acceleration isn't the best, it takes some time to get to highway speeds but once up to speed it runs incredibly smoothly, even up to 90mph (so much so that you don't realize how fast you're going!) Visually, the car looks very stylish for its age, it's a good balance of sporty yet utilitarian. The cargo space is pretty impressive for the size of the car itself--you won't be doing any big hauling with it of course, but it could easily carry a family-sized load of groceries with room to spare.
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Impressive Fun and an Outstanding toy
Alex, 03/05/2024
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2012 accent will always have a special place in my heart. From frozen lakes to open fields, gravel roads and forest trails it has been put threw the ringer countless times and never fails to impress. I’ve disrespected and beat on it over and over again but it’s always found a way to forgive me. I bought this car used with 230,000km already racked up and have been driving it as a daily for 3 years now. It hasn’t given me any trouble with just regular maintenance. It may be small but it is nimble and mighty keeping up with much more advanced cars on the highway within reason. If you’re thinking of buying one I say go for it.
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Dreamy coupe
Janet, 05/06/2017
updated 11/09/2017
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's cute reliable and fun to drive also easy on the wallet, and I have three kids !! I love my accent!!
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