Hyundai Accent
Two generations on sale. The 4th gen RB is the value pick; the 5th gen HC is the fresh-buy target.
Model strength
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Focus
Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.
▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Price by age
What does a car this age cost?
Generation timeline (aligned to chart)
5th gen HC
4th gen RB
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| Age | Generation | Price range | Min. Down | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7y | 5th gen HC | S$49k – S$40k | S$14k | Medium |
| 8y | 4th gen RB | S$34k – S$27k | S$10k | Medium |
- Generation
- Tap a generation (↓) to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
- Price range
- P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
- Down payment
- MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
- Availability
- High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Hyundai Accent sit?
12 scoreable mass-market sedans · 20 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Tap any dot on the chart to see its scores.
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
5th gen HC (2017-present) · Reg 2019
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Generation
5th gen HC (2017-present) · Reg 2019
Verdict
Hyundai's subcompact sedan — Smartstream / Gamma 1.6L petrol + 1.4L petrol + 1.6L CRDi diesel. Boring durable value-segment Hyundai. Heavy SG PHV exposure as the cheap-runabout / ride-hail platform. Same Hyundai engine + transmission family as Avante / Elantra. Cars 1-8 years old. Verify launch recalls via VIN; multiple safety recalls (airbag, fuel pump) across gen.
- Asking
- S$40k–49k
- Median
- S$46k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Private-history Accent with full Hyundai service — boring durable. Sidesteps the dominant PHV wear pattern.
- All safety recalls closed via Hyundai VIN check — non-negotiable for safety-critical recalls.
What to watch
- An ex-Grab / private-hire Accent with high mileage — a hard previous life — dominant negative signal on cheap-runabout sedans.
- Safety recalls left unfinished — several across this gen, so check them all — multiple recalls across the gen; verify all via VIN.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
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1 trimGeneration
4th gen RB (2010-2018) · Reg 2016–2018
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Generation
4th gen RB (2010-2018) · Reg 2016–2018
Verdict
Predecessor to the curated Accent HC — 1.4L / 1.6L petrol options. Standard Hyundai value-segment platform. Heavy PHV exposure same as HC successor. Cars 7-15 years old.
- Asking
- S$26k–34k
- Median
- S$32k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Private-owner car with full Hyundai service — boring, durable, value-segment transport.
- Post-2014 facelift with the updated kit — the facelift brought worthwhile equipment updates.
What to watch
- Ex-Grab Accent with high mileage — a hard private-hire life is the strongest red flag here.
- Worn AC and electrics past 12 years — the usual age-related niggles on an older car.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
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2 trimsCommon questions about the Hyundai Accent
- How much does a used Hyundai Accent cost in Singapore?
- Most used Hyundai Accent on the market are around 7 years old, asking roughly S$40k–S$49k (typically about S$46k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
- Is the Hyundai Accent reliable?
- In our read, the Hyundai Accent scores 75 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used Hyundai Accent with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these Hyundai Accent figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Hyundai Accent listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.