With a 1.8-liter engine produces power are commendable for its class and type of fuel saving is achieved only with its competitors when it comes to high efficiency and also improve keiritan further fuel for 2012 thanks to a new system known as Eco Active. When the driver to select this mode, the Elantra's automatic points with the use of the transmission shift and throttle response tailored to improve fuel economy up to 7 percent.
Inside the cabin, passengers are greeted with a bold design of the dashboard and controls are still easy to use. Elantra also be loaded with comfort features and the types of electronic indication of a luxury car. In addition to the lack of rear headroom for tall people, the cabin is generally quite broad.
Every Hyundai Elantra 2012 is front-wheel drive and come standard with engine 1.8-liter four-cylinder that produces 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque. Vehicles sold in California-emission states have partial zero-emission vehicle (PZEV) versions of this engine, which lowers the output of 145 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque. On GLS, standard six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic is optional. The Limited comes standard with an automatic.
In Edmunds performance testing with non-PZEV engine, the Elantra Limited go from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds - slightly slower than average. No matter which engine / transmission combo you choose, you'll end up with a very impressive fuel, though. EPA estimates are 29 mpg city/40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined.
2012 Hyundai Elantra list of standard safety features include traction and stability control, ABS disc brakes, active front head restraints, front seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, an Elantra Limited takes 125 feet to stop from 60 mph - a good distance to the segment.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, Elantra is a top score of "Good" for frontal-offset performance of the year, side impact and roof-strength test.
Elantra interior which has a curved center stack and climate control style that gives a little extra flair while still being easy to use. Attractive design and materials, while not quite the best in its class, at least have a rich look to them. With the available high-end features such as leather, heated front and rear seats, excellent navigation system and rearview camera, you can even complete an Elantra to near-luxury levels.
In general, the Elantra offers more space than you'd expect from a compact car. Abundant headroom in the front for the 6-footer and the steering wheel is slightly smaller in diameter than normal, which increases the sense of space in front. The rear seats are good for children and even most adults, although the vertically gifted will find abundant legroom and headroom thanks to the lack of the mixture. This Elantra has a huge trunk with 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space, a benefactor to this segment. 60/40-split pass-through is also quite large.
Elantra is a good value, but no review label Elantra fun to drive like the Mazda3 or Honda Fit. But they said the 2012 Hyundai Elantra make a great daily driver. After seeing all these qualities, many members of the automotive press says Elantra is one of the best affordable small cars on the market. Edmunds agrees, and says, "Thanks to the head-turning styling, fuel-efficient engines and a long list of standard safety features and a choice of upscale, Hyundai Elantra in 2012 is a top pick for a small sedan."
