diff --git a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
index a80b3199b0..33b6da95fd 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
@@ -102,9 +102,9 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
     ret.pcmCruise = not ret.openpilotLongitudinalControl
 
     ret.stoppingControl = True
-    ret.startingState = False
+    ret.startingState = True
     ret.vEgoStarting = 0.1
-    ret.startAccel = 1.0
+    ret.startAccel = 1.8
     ret.stoppingDecelRate = 2.0  # reach standstill quickly after entering stopping state
     ret.longitudinalActuatorDelay = 0.5