The all-new Elantra is a big step up from the earlier model. Hyundai Elantra 2012 is a stylish new sedan that revealed at the 11th Auto Expo and managed to get an awesome response. The new Hyundai Elantra uses an “Active Eco System”, which modifies transmission and engine parameters for making the car more fuel efficient. The car targets the youthful achievers of the country within the age of 30 - 40 years. Hyundai Elantra 2012 has been ranked 2 out of 40 Affordable Small Cars. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra definitely looks superb and gives a hard competition to the other sedans like Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Laura and more. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has already left the Corolla and Civic in the dust due to its sleek look, 40-mpg gas mileage rating and a great value for the money.
Hyundai is offering Elantra in two different models - GLS (base) and Limited (top-of-the-line). In GLS model, other variants include GLS M/T and GLS A/T available for $15,345 and $17,595 respectively. Limited model is priced at $20,595. The car is rated at 29 cities, 40 highways and performs respectably with either its 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions, thanks to a lightweight body of below 2,700 pounds, or above 60 pounds lighter than the car it replaced. All models consist of the same new 1.8-liter four-cylinder that reports to function with 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque. The GLS has standard 15-inch wheels while the Limited has 17-inch wheels. Also, the Limited comes with an standard automatic transmission.
The Limited model is packed with some standard features including a windshield shade band, solar control glass, fog lamps, air conditioning, one-touch driver's window up, leather seats, sliding center armrest, telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth, steering-wheel-mounted radio controls, cruise control, heated front and rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, shift knob and an illuminated ignition. Several features which are listed as standard on the Limited are accessible on the GLS, excluding notable leather seats and other surfaces.
Interior design and Special features
The interiors of Hyundai Elantra are comfy and luxurious at the same time. The new car consists of enough amounts of headroom and legroom, so that even a tall person may fit in the sedan contentedly. The car provides ample of storage space and has the boot capacity of 420 litre. The Elantra's interior consists of a curved center stack and stylized climate controls that give a little more flair while still being simple to utilize. It has attractive design, and materials used though not so much best in its class, but provide a rich look. You can also furnish an Elantra to near-luxury levels with offered high-end features including heated front and rear seats, an outstanding navigation system, leather and a rearview of camera.
Five passengers can comfortably seat into the car. It gives lot more room than you had imagined from a compact car. This Elantra features a giant trunk with 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space, a supporter to this segment. 60/40-split pass-through is too pretty big. Plentiful headroom in the front is available for the 6-footer, and the steering wheel is a little smaller in diameter compared to normal, which enlarges the sense of space in front. The rear seats are first-class for kids also for most adults, even if, the vertically gifted will discover copious legroom and headroom, thanks to the lack of the fusion.
Exteriors
The exteriors of the Elantra are indeed wonderful and distinguished. The company had worked extremely hard on the looks of the new 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The narrowed down nose is the main highlights of 5th generation Hyundai Elantra sedan. The front end of the car has pointed and edgy curves while the stretched out headlamps are dazzling and eye catchy. The smooth windshield features efficient rain sensing wipers. The whole front-end of the car is being affected in a superior way because of grille, which has been made better. The ‘Honda’ badge has been arrogantly positioned in the centre of the nose, whereas the fog lamps are smartly placed on the front-edge of the wheel arches.
Now moving towards the side profile of car, this sedan has body colored door handles, which provide the car an incredibly stylish look altogether. When it comes to the rear end of the car, the rear bumper has been placed little bit high with prominent stop lamps. 2012 Hyundai Elantra’s top-end variant features very pleasant and electrifying sunroof for enjoying the weather outside at its best. The car has good measurements - length of 4529 mm together with the width and height of 1775mm and 1435mm respectively, wheel base of 2700 mm with a trunk size of 420 litre, and the fuel tank has a huge capacity of 48 litre, which seems remarkable.
Safety, Braking & Handling
Passenger safety is kept on the main concern together with the safety of the car. The Elantra received a top score of "Good" for its performance in frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests. The company has mostly included the entire safety features in the sedan to make sure that the passengers as well as the drivers are safe and sound while driving also in case of accident. This deluxe car has airbags - for the driver and other for the co-passenger consisting of the side airbags and even side curtains. Your car can be saved from discarded theft and harm by the alarm system. As well, there are standard seat belts both in the front cabin and for the rear seats escorted with power door locks.
When it comes to the braking and handling section of the car, the company has strongly focused on it by giving the sedan with 4 wheel disc brakes, which are very active and responsive. The rear suspension of car is semi independent whereas the front suspension of the sedan is independent. The ABS (anti-lock braking system) with brake assist, traction control and stability control is being installed for more safety through brakes. In case of any mishap or collision, these systems let the car to react fast and wisely. The tyres are prevented by the ABS from skidding on the wet and damp road.
Driving Impressions
Though, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is not so thrilling to drive as it seems, it’s indeed not dull. For daily driving the new 1.8-liter engine has lots of pep, and the 6-speed automatic transmission alters efficiently and happily downshifts. The Elantra is a compact economy car instead of the high-dollar sedan it emerges to be. The Elantra doesn't have the outright handling abilities of the Ford Focus, Chevy Cruze, and Mazda 3, thus, it is a disappointing thing if you are seeking for some driving fun in your compact car. These cars are little classier only. But in common, the Elantra's balance among ride and handling is one of the best in the fragment.
2012 Hyundai Elantra features and specifications
Technical specs:
- Engine Specifications
- Size, liters/cu. in. - 1.8/110
- Horsepower @ rpm. - 148 @ 6500
- Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. - 131 @ 4700
- Availability - Standard
- EPA City / highway mpg
- 6-speed manual - 29/40
- 6-speed automatic - 29/40
- Interior Specifications
- Passenger Capacity - 5
- Front Headroom - 40.0 in
- Front Hiproom - 53.5 in
- Front Legroom - 43.6 in
- Front Shoulderroom - 55.9 in
- Second Headroom - 37.1 in
- Second Hiproom - 52.7 in
- Second Legroom - 33.1 in
- Second Shoulderroom - 54.8 in
- Exterior Specifications
- Height, Overall - 56.5 in
- Length, Overall - 178.3 in
- Curb Weight - 2661 lbs
- Min Ground Clearance - 5.5 in
- Tread Width, Front - 61.5 in
- Tread Width, Rear - 62.0 in
- Wheelbase - 106.3 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors - 69.9 in
- Turning Diameter: Curb to Curb - 34.8 ft
- Turning Diameter: Wall to Wall - ft
- Fuel Data
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 12.8 gal
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 29 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 40 MPG
- Drivetrain Specifications
- Drivetrain - Front-Wheel Drive
- Wheels
- Front Wheel Material - Steel
- Rear Wheel Material - Steel
- Tires
- Front Tire Size - P195/65R15
- Rear Tire Size - P195/65R15
Standard features:
- Comfort & Convenience
- Power Locks
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Driver Mirror
- Keyless Entry
- Cloth Seats
- Front Bucket Seats
- Rear Seat Pass
- Music & Entertainment
- Satellite Radio
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- MP3 Player
Safety features:
- Safety
- Passenger Air Bag
- Side Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Driver Air Bag
- Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Alarm
- 4-Wheel ABS
Pros:
- Numerous features for the money
- Very stylish look and more spacious
- Excellent fuel economy on all models
- 20% more power than most of car in this fragment
- Outstanding climate control system
- Big trunk
- Comfortable and well-built cabin
- Long warranty coverage
Cons:
- Maintenance cost is very high
- Low height of seats
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