What are the features of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
Note: This interior review was created when the 2012 Hyundai Elantra was new. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra’s interior is impressive. It can come equipped with sought-after features like navigation, Bluetooth, a rearview camera and heated leather back seats on the Limited trim, which is a first for an affordable small car.
What are the competitors for the Hyundai Elantra?
Competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze. On automatic-transmission Elantras, a new Active Eco System is designed to improve real-world gas mileage by smoothing throttle response. The 2012 Elantra also gets a horn with improved sound and new steering calibration for better straight-line feel.
What kind of gas mileage does Hyundai Elantra get?
The Elantra is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that’s rated at 148 horsepower, and it gets an EPA-estimated 28/38 mpg city/highway whether you get the standard six-speed manual or the optional six-speed automatic. Mechanical features include: Very reliable car, great gas mileage!
What kind of grille does the Hyundai Elantra have?
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.
Note: This interior review was created when the 2012 Hyundai Elantra was new. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra’s interior is impressive. It can come equipped with sought-after features like navigation, Bluetooth, a rearview camera and heated leather back seats on the Limited trim, which is a first for an affordable small car.
Is the Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?
An easy car with which to live, the Hyundai combines nimble handling with comfort and a well-controlled ride. The car also offers a neatly laid out and well-equipped interior. However, the coupe-like stylling dictates a beltline that swoops upward toward the rear. This can impede the view to the rear quarters.
How much horsepower does a Hyundai Elantra GL have?
And despite giving up 200cc in displacement, the 1.8-liter still manages to deliver 150 horsepower and 178 Nm of torque–figures actually comparable to the Elantra’s other 2.0-liter rivals. On the other hand, GL models receive the 1.6-liter Gamma engine which is good for 130 horsepower and 156 Nm of torque.
What kind of gearbox does Hyundai Elantra have?
But the engine is only part of the Elantra’s fuel-efficiency story. This car makes use of Hyundai’s new gearboxes: a six-speed manual (GL) and six-speed automatic (GL and GLS). The automatic feels right at home switching gears for the Elantra and it’s lighter, more compact, and contain fewer parts than the old five-speed automatic.