diff --git a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
index c59350cddf..60e58019be 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
     ret.stoppingControl = True
     ret.startingState = True
     ret.vEgoStarting = 0.1
-    ret.startAccel = 2.0
+    ret.startAccel = 1.8
     ret.longitudinalActuatorDelay = 0.5
 
     # *** feature detection ***