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2021 Hyundai Accent

Sedan · 2015–2022

Trims and features

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What changed for 2021

Starting prices: +$100 (3 trims; hover for each)
Curb weight: 2,623 lb → 2,679 lb (SE, SEL)

2021 Accent trims

	Limited	SE	SEL
Price
Starting MSRP	$19,500	from $15,395	$17,750
Powertrain
Engine	Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder	Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder	Smartstream 1.6L DPI 4-cylinder
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp	120 hp
Torque	113 lb-ft	113 lb-ft	113 lb-ft
Transmission	Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)	IVT: Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Manual: 6-Speed Manual	Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gears	—	IVT: — Manual: 6	—
Drivetrain	Fwd	IVT / Manual	Fwd
Fuel economy (combined)	36 mpg	IVT: 36 mpg Manual: 33 mpg	36 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5
Trunk	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft	13.7 cu ft
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Length	172.6 in	172.6 in	172.6 in
Curb weight	2,679 lb	IVT: 2,679 lb Manual: 2,502 lb	2,679 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	5 in	7 in
Apple CarPlay	Wired	—	Wired
Android Auto	Wired	—	Wired
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	—	—
Speakers	6	4	6
Driver assistance
Automatic emergency braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	—	—
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Cloth	Cloth
Heated seats	Front	—	—
Climate zones	1	—	—
Remote start	App-Based Remote Start	—	—
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	—
Wheels	17 in	15 in	15 in
Headlights	LED Reflector	—	—

Packages and options (18)

	Limited	SE	SEL
Bumper Applique $75	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $65	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Hook $30	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $55	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats $155	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dual USB Charger $70	Optional	Optional	Optional
First Aid Kit $30	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Cupholder Insert with Console Armrest $65	Optional	Optional	Optional
Absolute Black	Optional	Optional	Optional
Admiral Blue	Optional	Optional	Optional
Forge Gray	Optional	Optional	Optional
Frost White	Optional	Optional	Optional
Olympus Silver	Optional	Optional	Optional
Pomegranate Red	Optional	Optional	Optional
Beige	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Accent 2019–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2022	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	Optional	No	2	17
2021	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	Optional	No	4	16
2020	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	Optional	No	4	12
2019	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Optional	No	1	31
2018	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Optional	No	1	19
2017	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	0	68
2017	Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD	4	No	No	0	61
2016	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	0	101
2016	Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD	4	No	No	0	93
2015	Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	4	No	No	2	70
2015	Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD	4	No	No	2	66

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2022	Accent	Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	36
2021	Accent	Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	33–36
2020	Accent	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	33–36
2019	Accent	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	31–32
2018	Accent	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	31–32
2017	Accent	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	30–31
2016	Accent	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	30–31
2015	Accent	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	30–31

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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