With a spacious and quiet cabin, smooth drive, and fast acceleration, the 2017 Hyundai Accent has a lot to offer in a relatively small package.

One of the Accent’s best features is its impressive fuel economy. With 27 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway, the Accent helps you spend less at the pump. It also features Active ECO mode, which allows you to save even more on gas.  

What is Active Eco in my Hyundai Accent?

Maybe you’ve seen the Active ECO button on your dash and have been confused as to what it does. Once activated, Active ECO Mode changes the way the engine and transmission perform to provide better fuel economy, letting you get even more miles out of your gas tank.

When Should I Use Active ECO Mode?

Switching on the Active ECO system changes the way your car drives. If it didn’t, it would always be turned on.

Active ECO is ideal for low-speed driving and highway driving. Using the system can slow down your acceleration and decrease the power of your car a little. You won’t notice when you’re cruising along, but if you need to accelerate quickly or power up a hill, you might want to switch Active ECO off.

Every driver will have different preferences. After you’ve tried driving with and without Active ECO mode, you should get an idea of when you want to use it.

Which Accent Trims Have Active ECO?

Active ECO is available on all automatic transmission 2017 Accent models. You can also find it in a variety of other Hyundai vehicles, like the 2017 Sonata, the 2017 Tucson, and the 2017 Elantra.

You can test drive any of our Active ECO equipped cars at Hyundai of New Bern. If you have any questions about the Accent or Active ECO mode, contact us at (252) 637-0007.

You can also stop by our dealership in New Bern, North Carolina. We’re just a short drive from Jacksonville and Morehead City.