2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Review

In 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS is available in Limited and.

Base GLS comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, heated mirrors, full power accessories, driver's seat height adjustment, tilt steering wheel alone, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, trip computer and six speakers Audio CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack, and iPod / USB audio interface.

The GLS adds comfort package steel rims 16 inches, cruise control, air conditioning, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, solar glass and, when equipped with an automatic transmission, Hyundai Echo system. GLS Preferred Package adds 16-inch wheels, alloy wheels, fog lights, upgraded, sliding front center armrest, illuminated vanity mirrors, audio controls on steering wheel and Bluetooth.




2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan

The Limited adds Elantra GLS favorite all equipment as well as alloy wheels 17 inches, a sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats and rear and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. Technology Limited Package adds automatic headlights, keyless entry / ignition, a rearview camera, upgraded audio system, a touch screen interface infotainment and navigation system in real-time traffic, weather and other information .

Engines and performance

2012 Hyundai Elantra All front-wheel drive and comes standard with a 1.8 liter four-cylinder that produces 148 horsepower and 131 lb.-ft. of torque. Vehicles sold in California emissions states get a partial zero emission vehicles (PZEV) version of this engine, which reduces output to 145 horsepower and 130 lb.-ft. of torque. In GLS, a six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic transmission is optional. The Limited comes standard with automatic transmission.

In performance tests with a PZEV motor, an Elantra Limited has grown from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds - slightly slower than average. No matter what engine / transmission combo you choose, you'll end up with impressive fuel economy, however. EPA estimates are 29 mpg city/40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined.




2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan

Security

The list of safety features include traction 2012 Hyundai Elantra standard stability control, disc brakes with ABS, active head restraints, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In braking tests, Elantra Limited, a need to stop 125 feet from 60 mph - a good distance for the segment.

The Insurance Institute crash tests for Highway Safety, the Elantra scored "good" for its performance in frontal offset side impact and resistance testing on the roof.




2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan interior
Interior Design and Special Features

The interior of the Elantra has a curved central console controls temperature and provides an extra elegant touch, while still being easy to use. The design is attractive and the materials, while not quite the best in its class, at least take a look rich with them. Available with high-end features as leather seats, heated front and rear system, excellent navigation and rearview camera, you can even equip a Elantra near-luxury levels.

In general, the Elantra offers a much more is expected of a compact car. Authorization for the front is abundant by 6 feet and the steering wheel is slightly smaller in diameter than usual, which increases the feeling of space in the front. The rear seat is fine for children and even most adults, although people find their gifted vertical legroom and headroom lack of abundant double-edged. The Elantra has a large trunk at 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space, a generous number of this segment. Passage through 60 to 40 is also very important.

Guide

While the 2012 Hyundai Elantra is not as exciting to drive as it is to look at, it's certainly not boring. The new 1.8-liter engine has plenty of PPE for everyday driving, and changing six-speed automatic downshifts smoothly and easily. The cabin is a fairly quiet place with little wind noise to speak, although there is enough road and engine noise to remind you that the Elantra compact car is still an economy instead of the sedan top dollar seems to be.

If you want some driving fun in an Elantra compact car that is not direct manipulation capabilities Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus and Mazda third These cars feel just a little more sophisticated. But generally, the balance between ride and handling Elantra one of the best in the segment.