2012 Hyundai Elantra Excellent Performance

The 2012 new Hyundai Elantra bucks convention with a style that breaks free of the traditional compact car ‘blah’ factor. Designed in Southern California, the Elantra integrates a sloping, coupe-like roofline and an increased wheelbase to give it a sporty, low profile that leaves its boxier competitors behind. Hyundai Elantra with 29 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra gets better gas mileage than the Civic, Corolla and even the Ford Focus. The 6-speed transmission has been paired with a sophisticated 1.8L, 4 cylinder engine to also deliver the best power-to-weight in its class. With more interior space than the Honda Corolla, the Honda Civic, and even the Nissan Maxima, the Elantra has plenty of room for premium features like front and rear heated seats, leather seating surfaces and even a 360 watt audio system.

2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012-Hyundai-Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra continues Hyundai’s tradition of keeping maintenance costs at a bare minimum. Its high safety rating will save you on insurance. And the projected highest residual value in its class means your Elantra won’t lose its value anytime soon. A lightweight, high-tech engine helps Elantra achieve the best power-to-weight in its class and standard 40 MPG, highway. That’s better than the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra breaks convention, and years of compact car complacency. This is not your ordinary compact ride. Elantra’s sophisticated 6-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission uses new technology to improve durability and reduce weight. The result is greater fuel efficiency with smooth acceleration for the highway, while balancing power and comfort for in-town traffic. Elantra’s engine features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), which improves breathing on the intake, and exhaust camshafts that help lower emissions to provide better fuel economy. With its exceptionally low coefficient of drag (0.28), a highly efficient 4-cylinder engine, and a responsive 6-speed transmission, the Elantra goes farther with less. 40 MPG Hwy standard more fuel-efficient than the Civic, Corolla and Focus.

2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra bucks convention in a big way with its distinctive “Wind Craft” inspired shape. Style features like wraparound headlights, available front fog lights and an increased wheelbase give it a lower, sportier profile. This is a compact car like none before it. No more fumbling for the key in your pocket or purse. The 2012 Elantra recognizes your key fob and, with a push of a button on the door handle, immediately unlocks the door for you. Now you can get in, hit the push button start and go. The LIMITED includes attractive bodycolor side mirrors with turn-signal indicators that increase visibility and safety, a one-touch power tilt-and-slide sunroof with sliding sunshade, and 17-inch, 7-spoke alloy wheels that are not only a stylish addition, but also give you more rubber on the road.

2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Interior

The superbly designed interior gives you more space than the Honda Corolla, the Honda Civic and even the Nissan Maxima. In fact, the Elantra has so much room, the government classifies it as a midsize car instead of a compact. Here’s something that will make you feel even more comfortable: Elantra offers the most front leg room in its class. Intuitively designed around the driver, audio and climate controls are within easy reach. There’s loads of leg room, and generous head and shoulder room for both the front- and rear-seat passengers plus 14.8 cubic feet of cargo volume, which makes it ideal for long weekends.

Special attention has also been paid to reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) which ensures a smooth and quiet ride. The Elantra defies stripped down compact car tradition with standard iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks, and XM Satellite Radio. The LIMITED adds available Proximity Key entry with electronic push button start, while high-tech upgrades include available 7-inch color navigation information display, Bluetooth and even an available rearview camera to help with parking and backing up.

Standard on all trims, you get over 170 commercial-free radio stations on XM Satellite Radio, plus upgrade to the available navigation and receive XM NavTraffic for real-time traffic info, and XM NavWeather, XM Sports and XM Stocks to keep you informed and in charge. Available on the Limited, the navigation system with 7 inch screen makes it easy to get from A to B with voice recognition or interactive touchscreen. The system allows you to search for nearby businesses, such as gas stations, ATMs or restaurants. You can even get a clear picture of the current traffic situations, weather, stocks and sports scores, all in real time.

If you must talk while driving, please do it with your hands on the wheel. The Elantra’s available Bluetooth technology with phonebook transfer gives you hands-free access to your phone with a very handy voice-recognition control. The rearview camera, available on the Limited, displays images on the central in-dash touchscreen, with guidelines that help direct you into tight spots and take the guesswork out of backing up.

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