Hyundai Accent

Name: Hyundai Accent
Brand: Hyundai
Price: 73999 AED
Availability: InStock

AI-gathered · checked 20 Oct 2026

3.6 MotorClash rating Car 3.6 · from web reviews so far

Starting price

AED 73,999

UAE retail, base 1.5L trim (aggregator-published; dealer listings vary)

Max power113 hp
0–100 km/h10.7 s
Seats5
Powertrain1.5L MPi naturally aspirated petrol, IVT automatic
DrivetrainFWD
Top speed185 km/h

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Where to buy in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

No showrooms listed in United Arab Emirates yet.

Overview

A low-cost five-seat subcompact sedan with a 1.5L petrol engine, an automatic gearbox and a 528 L boot. It is built around low running costs, not performance or advanced tech.

Pros

Very low starting price for a new sedan
Excellent fuel economy (18.9 km/L official combined)
528 L boot is large for the class
Cheap, widely available parts and servicing
Strong used-car resale for a Korean car (about 54% after 5 years per CarSwitch)

Cons

Modest 113 hp engine with slow acceleration (about 10.7 to 11.5 s to 100 km/h)
Limited rear seat space
Basic features and unclear airbag and ADAS specification on base trims
Sound insulation is below average
Pricing and specs differ widely between dealers and aggregators

SWOT

Strengths

Low purchase price and low running costs
Large boot for a subcompact sedan
Related Hyundai Verna scored 5 stars in Global NCAP (India-spec)

Weaknesses

Low power and a basic cabin
No confirmed Level 2 ADAS in the GCC
Prices and trim names are inconsistent across sources

Opportunities

Dealer and fleet discounts (KSA fleet trims are listed from about SAR 62,675 to 68,885)
Dealer-listed UAE prices below the AED 73,999 aggregator price
Wide Juma Al Majid service coverage in the UAE

Threats

Rivals such as the Kia K4, Honda City, Toyota Yaris sedan and Chinese sedans (Geely Emgrand, Dongfeng Shine MAX) compete on price and features
A 2027 model year is already listed in KSA at a higher price
Fleet and rental volume could weigh on resale

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: Sedan · Subcompact sedan
Dimensions: 4,535 × 1,765 × 1,475 mm · 2,670 mm
Seats: 5
Powertrain: 1.5L MPi naturally aspirated petrol, IVT automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Cargo space: 528 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 113 hp
Torque: 144 Nm
0–100 km/h: 10.7 s
Top speed: 185 km/h
Combined range: Not disclosed
EV-only range: n/a
Consumption: 5.3 L/100 km (18.9 km/L) combined, Hyundai UAE published figure. Real-world owner figures are closer to 16 km/L.
Charging: n/a

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: Airbag count varies by market and trim, and aggregator listings conflict, so it is not stated here. Higher UAE trims are listed with ABS, ESC, cruise control with speed limiter, hill-descent assist and a rear parking camera. No Level 2 ADAS is confirmed for the GCC-spec car.
Safety index: 7.5/10

Ownership1

Warranty: KSA and Egypt listings show 3 years / 100,000 km. One UAE dealer listing mentions 5 years, but official UAE terms were not verified.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 8-inch infotainment screen with a digital instrument panel (per Autopedia's UAE spec listing). Screen sizes by trim are not confirmed.
Speakers: Not disclosed
Comfort highlights: The 2,670 mm wheelbase and 528 L boot are generous for the class. Higher trims offer ventilated front seats, a sunroof and a wireless charger in some markets. Rear space is limited and cabin materials and insulation are basic.

Reviews2

MotorClash rating: ★ 3.6 / 5
Summary: Reviewers and owners praise the low price, fuel economy of about 16 to 19 km/L, the large boot and cheap, easily available parts. They criticise the modest engine performance, limited rear seat space, basic features on lower trims and below-average sound insulation.