Key Takeaways
- Style not normally seen on subcompact car offerings
- Excellent fuel economy, though the engine is somewhat coarse
- A true competitor for the segment-leading Cruze, Focus and Corolla
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What We Think
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra continues after the car's successful redesign last year, making it one of our favorite choices in the subcompact car market.
New last year, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata is an attractive-looking car displaying a bit of personality compared with the rather dull sheetmetal found on the competitive Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cruze.
The door panels and the center stack alone are filled with intricate design details--nothing like the dull, generic economy car interiors you might be accustomed to. Even small details, such as the arrangement of dials set inside other dials, are not only efficient as far as space, but easy on the eyes as well.
Hyundai still has some work to do refining the 1.8-liter four-cylinder, which sounds coarse. It is efficient, though, with a 40-mpg rating on the highway. And the overall Hyundai Elantra package, with its stylish looks both inside and out, better build quality and impressive fuel economy is more than enough to enable it to hold its own in the competitive small-car segment.
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Pretty well equipped even in basic GLS trim, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra is more fun when the six-speed manual is selected.
msrp $15,345- A 1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder engine is matted to a 6-speed manual transmission for a good combination of performance and fuel economy
- 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control with traction control system enhance the driving experience
- Dual power heated mirrors and keyless entry are nice convenience features
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Hyundai offers the Elantra GLS with an optional six-speed automatic, which is impressive for a class that often makes do with fewer gears.
msrp $17,595- A 1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder engine is matted to a 6-speed automatic transmission with shifttronic for a good combination of performance and fuel economy
- 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control with traction control system enhance the driving experience
- Dual power heated mirrors and keyless entry are nice convenience features
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The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited gets the six-speed automatic from the GLS, along with luxury and convenience options that make this car an even better value.
msrp $20,445- A 1.8L DOHC 4-cylinder engine is matted to a 6-speed automatic transmission with shifttronic for a good combination of performance and fuel economy
- Front and rear seats are leather trimmed and heated to warm you up on chilly mornings
- A power glass tilt-and-slide safety one-touch sunroof allows you to let in the fresh air and ssunshine
