Best Car Models & All About Cars: Hyundai 2012 Elantra

Hyundai 2012 Elantra

For the most recent model year Hyundai has basically started from scratch with its fifth-generation Elantra (though the additional commodious Elantra Touring remains unchanged). This new compact sedan features a brand new engine, transmissions, body and interior, and is about to be the most competitive and impressive model yet.

The most apparent change at 1st look is in fact the dramatic restyling of the vehicle, that now wears acquainted lines and style from the remainder of Hyundai's freshest products. Inside, occupants can likely have the same experience with more fashionable and better quality materials and additional appealing styles.

Hyundai has conjointly switched from 3 models to simply 2: GLS (base) and Limited (high-of-the-line). Each models feature the same new 1.8-liter four-cylinder that reports to duty with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque. meaning this latest Elantra uses a smaller engine (one.8-liters vs 2.0-liters), has additional power (recent was 138 horsepower and 138 lb-ft), and still manages to increase fuel economy still.

The all-new Elantra is rated at 29 city, 40 highway with either its six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions. It is worth noting, however, the manual transmission isn't accessible on the Limited trim level.

Differences between the GLS and Limited begin with the fundamentals, like standard fifteen-in. wheels on the GLS, and seventeen-in. wheels on the Limited. The Limited conjointly comes standard with an automatic transmission.

Other standard options on the Limited embody solar control glass, a windshield shade band, fog lamps, air conditioning, one-bit driver's window up, telescoping steering wheel, leather seats, sliding center armrest, Bluetooth, cruise management, steering-wheel-mounted radio controls, dual illuminated self-importance mirrors, heated back and front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and an illuminated ignition.

Many of the options listed as customary on the Limited are available on the GLS, excluding notable like leather seats and alternative surfaces.

When it comes to safety, Hyundai doesn't wait and see any content for the Limited, with each sharing the identical options, including: vehicle stability management, electronic stability control and traction management system, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, tire pressure monitoring system, six standard airbags, daytime running lights, automatic headlights and an anti-theft system with panic button.

For those wanting to add a little extra, Hyundai contains a few packages to decide on from: GLS M/T Popular Equipment Package, GLS Preferred Equipment Package and GLS Navigation package spherical out the choices for the bottom model.

The Popular Equipment Package adds air conditioning, cruise control, telescopic wheel, solar glass, windshield band and sixteen-in. steel wheels for $one,250.

The Preferred Equipment Package adds sixteen-in. alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, cloth inserts for the doors, a sliding center armrest, illuminated self-importance mirrors and an illuminated ignition for $550.

The Navigation Package, that requires the Preferred Package, add a 7-inch screen and navigation system, a rearview camera, a 360-watt stereo with external amplifier and automatic headlamps.

Should you start with the already well-equipped Limited, the sole out there package is the Limited Premium Package, which adds everything found in the GLS Navigation Package, and proximity key entry with electronic push-button begin and an immobilizer for an additional $2,000.

Hyundai 2012 Elantra