The 2012 Hyundai Elantra offers good ride and handling, roomy cabin and exceptional quality of materials in this price range. Starting MSRP of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra is $15,195–$20,445.
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Vehicle Overview /cars.com
Redesigned last year, the Elantra compact car arrives at a time when automakers are redoubling their efforts in this segment. With seating for up to five, the Elantra's looks and fuel efficiency — it's rated at 40 mpg on the highway — make it a compelling entrant in the segment. Competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze.
New for 2012
On automatic-transmission Elantras, a new Active Eco System is designed to improve real-world gas mileage by up to 7 percent by smoothing throttle response. The 2012 Elantra also gets a horn with improved sound and new steering calibration for better straight-line feel. A roadside-assistance kit is optional.
Exterior
Even though it's a sedan, the Elantra has the look of a coupe. The roofline slopes gracefully down to the trunk lid, and the rising belt line makes a sharp upturn at the rear or the car, giving the rear side windows a triangular shape. This diminishes backseat-passenger visibility, but it gives the car a distinctive and sporty shape.
The Elantra has a thin upper grille and, below the front bumper, a larger opening that's reminiscent of the smiley-face grilles on a number of Mazdas. Pronounced fender flares and dramatic sheet-metal creases along the sides of the car enhance its visual appeal. Other exterior features include:
15-inch steel wheels standard; 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels optional
Standard heated side mirrors
Available automatic headlights
Available power moonroof
Interior
Sweeping dashboard lines and a center console that rises to meet the dash lend a modern appearance. A high-resolution touch-screen navigation system that incorporates a backup camera is optional, and the screen is mounted high on the dash. Other interior features include:
Standard cloth seats; heated leather seats optional
Standard remote keyless entry
Standard trip computer
CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs
Standard 60/40-split folding backseat
Large 14.8-cubic-foot trunk
Optional air conditioning
Optional cruise control
Optional Bluetooth connectivity
Under the Hood
The Elantra is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that's rated at 148 horsepower, and it gets an EPA-estimated 29/40 mpg city/highway whether you get the standard six-speed manual or the optional six-speed automatic. Mechanical features include:
Uses regular gas
Front-wheel drive
Safety
Standard safety features include:
All-disc antilock brakes
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Front and rear side curtain airbags
Electronic stability system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Test drive 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Our verdict
Koreans are really getting it just right in last few years. Their model range grows every year and their cars are getting better and better. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is clear example of what to expect from Asian competitors in near future - well designed and well build reliable vehicles. Add to Cart
1 comments:
Look and Style Great look
Comfort Very Comfortable
Pickup Pickup is good before 80-90 km/hr
Mileage 17=18 km/lt even before first service after service and odometer reading 5000 it goes up 20+
Best Features Its stability, mileage, looks, light steering, good suspension
Needs to improve Position of horn, difficulty in getting extra electrical accessory fitted, lack of company fitted GPS navigation
Overall Experience
This is almost a new entry sedan in this category with Corolla Altis, Laura, Jetta etc. its main competitors. It has excelled all of them in its looks, mileage and comfort. Its ride is excellent. Its greatest feature is its performance with greater stability. Even at sharp corner and high speeds this car has almost no rollover effect. Its driving seat has 10 way adjustable motions and can be adjusted in the most suitable position suiting your requirements. The direct effect of such an adjustment is that the driver has no tiredness even after a long drive in adverse conditions.
Passengers on the back seats are very comfortable; they have enough leg room and head space. With only two passengers on back seat they have a luxurious feel. However the fifth passenger makes the space a bit congested. Rear vent of AC adds to the comfort which everyone feels at heart.
While driving, the driver always feels his fingers overstretched in an attempt to keep in contact with steering and the horn simultaneously. Only one point is given as phone charger point in the front console (with one in the rear seat). While using an additional accessory, which needs continuous supply of charge e.g. a navigation device, this lack of an additional charge point is pinching. In new versions Hyundai should pay attention to it.
One more is the under sized cup-holders given in the door pockets. These cup-holders are smaller in diameter than that of the water bottles available in market. Sometimes these are hence useless. Another weak point of this car is single Trip meter given in India.
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