For 2023, Hyundai makes few changes to its existing model lineup, save for a refresh of its popular Palisade SUV. At the same time, the Korean carmaker is thinning the ranks of its non-SUV offerings, dropping the Accent subcompact sedan, Veloster 3-door hatchback, and Ioniq Hybrid/Ioniq PHEV (plug-in hybrid) 5-door hatchbacks from the lineup. Clearly, Hyundai is focusing on its electric-vehicle (EV) lineup, as the all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan and Ioniq 7 large SUV are set to debut in the coming months, joining the new-for-2022, fully electric Ioniq 5. Show  Other changes to individual model lines are listed below in alphabetical order. Subscribe to the J.D. Power Newsletter Thank You Explore new car previews 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel Preview Ram used the 2022 State Fair of Texas to show off its new 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel, a beefy off-road truck that retains its work-truck capabilities. It brings hardcore off-road upgrades such as an electronic-locking rear differential and a rear limited-slip differential. Read the full review 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview F-Series Super Duty trucks got what they needed for the 2023 model year. Ford announced a more powerful line of heavy-duty trucks with a load of available new tech, great standard safety features, and unique upfits to make the trucks more appropriate for specific industries. Read the full review 2023 BMW XM Preview The XM is BMW’s sendoff to performance gas SUVs, and it features a unique plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with incredible power and acceleration. Read the full review The small car segment lost more members on Thursday, with Hyundai announcing the end of production of the entry-level Accent compact car and the N vestige of the Veloster hatchback. The original Ioniq hybrid also ended production this year, ceding ground to a suite of electric vehicles with an Ioniq sub-brand. The three cars will not be back for a 2023 model run. The changes reflect the ever-changing tastes of car shoppers. The Accent served as Hyundai's entry-level point into the brand since 2008 as a solid budget car with a great warranty. Its $17,500 starting price left it with a tiny touchscreen and it lacked the driver-assist features Hyundai makes standard across the rest of its lineup. In place of the subcompact car is the Hyundai Venue small crossover launched in 2020. It has standard features such as automatic emergency braking and an 8.0-inch touchscreen, but it also has a starting price that exceeds $20,000 with destination. Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2020 testing - Best Car To Buy 2020 The end of production in July for the Veloster N comes as less of a surprise. Hyundai discontinued all but its performance variant for 2022, and the asymmetrical hatchback with a rear third door on the passenger side but none on the driver side kept losing ground to higher riding crossovers. Now, those more popular vehicles get the N performance treatment, in both the Kona N small crossover and Elantra N compact sedan. The Veloster N was so good it might have won Motor Authority's Best Car To Buy 2020 award if not for that pesky Porsche 911. 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Electric, and Ioniq Plug-In The end of the Ioniq was announced earlier this month, as the hybrid and plug-in hybrid sedan served as a launch pad for an Ioniq sub-brand featuring only battery electric vehicles. The Ioniq EV compliance car was discontinued in 2021, and the hybrid hatchbacks with up to a 59 mpg combined rating couldn't keep pace with the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime. The Ioniq carries on in name in the excellent Ioniq 5 electric crossover and the new Ioniq 6 sedan. Is Hyundai making a 2023 Accent?Hyundai has officially announced that the Accent is going to be discontinued for the 2023 model year. Even though many automakers are doing away with their sedans, Hyundai has stated that it is a segment that is still important to the brand's lineup and that the Elantra and Sonata will remain.
Why is Hyundai discontinuing the Accent?According to Kelley Blue Book, “In a statement, the company says the Accent has been “discontinued due to an expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue. The Venue now serves as the entry-level model for the Hyundai brand. Sedans remain an important part of the lineup, and Hyundai continues to offer Elantra and Sonata.”
Are they discontinuing the Hyundai Accent?The sedan, which was once offered as a hatchback, had a long run in the United States, but shoppers have mostly lost interest in small cars. The Hyundai Venue, a small SUV, will become the brand's lowest-priced vehicle once the Accent is discontinued.
When was the Hyundai Accent redesigned?2018: fully redesigned with revamped styling, available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more available safety features; hatchback body style discontinued.
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