Used 2013 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Fantastic Car
jconn1, Tampa, FL, 02/08/2014
Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've had 3 Toyotas, and have had a new 2013 Hyundai Accent Hatchback for over 2 months. I simply love it. Quality, reliability and styling match or exceed my previous cars. Interior is very quiet, car is a blast to drive, and the styling is awesome. I like small cars because of their handling and ease of parking. I could afford a mid or full-size car, but why would I want one? This car fits what I need and want, and is tops in its class on virtually all measures. You cannot go wrong buying one. You'll love it.
Great Car, Fun to drive (SE)
realquiet, Tempe, AZ, 04/07/2013
Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
My wife and I were looking for a commuter care (90% city/10% highway). With stop lights every mile to half-mile we are averaging 28 to 29mpg (w/o AC). This breaks even with my 06Â Civic (5-speed manual). As I am use to driving a manual, I do find that the automatic transmission could be more responsive and that the car shifts up a gear a little too early (to improve fuel economy). For example, this is annoying when traffic goes from 35-25-35: Civic (3rd-3rd-3rd) / Accent (4th-3rd-4th). While the 6-speed automatic has shorter gear ratios, I still feel like it is shifting too early and this causes the RPMs to spike and the car to pull forward more eagerly than anticipated.
Value for the $$$
diydriver, Austin, TX, 10/27/2018
updated 10/30/2019
Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle as a replacement for an '04 Hyundai Accent sedan (other review on Edmunds for that vehicle). I specifically wanted a used Hyundai Accent hatchback because the value<->price is tremendously in your favor and I needed a car that could haul stuff. Specifically, I play a 30" marching bass drum which would never fit in the old '04 (backseat or trunk). In this hatchback, it fits thru the rear passenger door and the rear hatch. Outstanding! The engine is the same as before but with 130hp, achieved by using Direct Injection and re-mapping the camshaft to produce power at a higher rpm. It also has a manual shift mode which allows to put it in the proper gear for hilly neighborhoods at certain acceleration rpm's. Going up a hill from a stop light with the a/c on and 3 adults totaling about 650-700lbs, it is sluggish (so turn off the a/c, flip it to manual shift mode, and get the revs up). As noted by others, visibility thru the rear is somewhat reduced but not excessively so, adjust your side mirrors and you should be OK. Overall, cabin ergonomics are not bad and driver seating is comfortable but get out and stretch every once in awhile on a road trip. Since I do my own maintenance, oil changes, air filters, cabin filters, and brake pad changes are extremely simple to do and easy to get to. Same for the spark plugs and wires. Issues: Battery; both my Hyundai vehicles always seem to get green crud on the battery posts. Doesn't happen to any other vehicles I own. Wire brush them every 6 months. No spare tire; as someone else pointed out this is completely unacceptable. In fact, we experienced a sidewall cut from a sharp metal edge; instantly deflated. Forget it Hyundai, your tire sealant and air pump ain't gonna fix that. And the tire shop right next to where it happened wouldn't sell us anything but an overpriced set of tires (good thing I keep spares at the house). I located a practically new correct size donut at the junkyard for $20, fits right into the spare tire well. Ride; leaves much to be desired but there are caveats. First, they have 14" and 16" wheels. Ours is a sport model and came with 195/50-16 tires. These are so low-profile you can feel it going over a speed bump, even at low speed and especially in the back seat. I upgraded to 205/50-16 which was barely better. I later located a set of new 15" wheels/tires on Craigslist for cheap. That NOTICEABLY improved the ride quality with 195/60-15. I like the look of the 16" wheels but if you constantly have to deal with speed bumps, pot holes, or crappy roads, it pretty much becomes not worth it. Stick with the 14s. Conclusion: Maybe I should have gotten an Elantra GT hatchback but they are only slightly larger and the $$<->cost ratio isn't nearly as good. We've had the car almost 6 yrs now. Next year my daughter gets a beginners drivers license. This will be a great vehicle for her to have; not too much power, sporty looking, fuel efficient, full of airbags, easily maneuverable.
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Great Vehicle with 1 real issue
artco, North Babylon, NY, 10/10/2012
Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
54 of 60 people found this review helpful
I love my new 2013 Accent, it drives very nicely, though I prefer not to use the ECO button as suggested by the dealer, it losses too much power and reaction. MPG I am avereging 28-30 overall. It appears that the MPH indicator is way off since I have kept track of every mile and fuel fillup, When I show 30 miles to empty I can only add just over 9 gallons? the vehicle has 11 gallon tank? so really instead of reading 30 miles till empty it should show 80-90? After going below 30 the reading blanks out. Another major gripe is the lack of a spare tire and would you believe it no dealer or third party currently carries one? So get a real flat and your going to regret it. I added autostart
incredible buy
beths2, Escondido, CA, 03/31/2014
Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I had an idea of what kind of car I had wanted. I had been researching hatchbacks for 6-months already. A friend of mine bought the 2012 accent so I was already familiar with the car. The moment I walked on the lot a Hyundai of Escondido the sales man walked me to the selection they had. All I had to do was pick the color. Im a musician so I needed a car with plenty of trunk space that is easily accessible. The entire team at Esco Hyundai was above and beyond helpful with teaching me all the features and sat with me until I understood it all.
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