2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Next Generation Review ~ blackcarracing

Though it’s fun to drive, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is committed to efficiency. A certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV), the Elantra Touring’s efficient 2.0-liter engine delivers up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway and generates a solid 138 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration comes from its dual overhead cams, and the Continuously Variable Valve Timing widens the power band and boosts its overall MPG. the Hyundai Elantra Touring good handling is what makes a car fun to drive, and the Elantra Touring doesn’t disappoint. Start with an agile sport-tuned suspension, beefier stabilizer bars and stiffer springs to reduce body roll. 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring a speed-sensitive steering rack provides more assistance when you need it at slower speeds and has been tuned for quicker overall responsiveness. Hyundai Elantra Touring performance it will liven up your commute, but the open road is its sweet spot. Opt for the SE’s 5-speed manual transmission with the B&M Racing Sport Shifter and agile sport-tuned suspension, and watch the road, commute, or otherwise, fly by.

The Hyundai Elantra Touring interior features with Air Conditioning, power windows and door locks, heated dual power side mirrors and remote keyless entry with alarm are among a surplus of features that have become Hyundai’s signature. There’s also steering-wheel-mounted cruise control (standard A/T), and a standard 6-speaker 172-watt audio system with XM Satellite Radio and iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks. But hey, who’s counting. The affordably priced SE trim adds a power sunroof, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, and a stylish leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, just to name a few.

By lengthening the Hyundai Elantra Touring wheelbase and moving the B-pillars (the ones between the doors) so they intrude less into the passenger cabin, Hyundai designers created over 65 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, a best-in-class for cargo volume. It has even more room than the Nissan Murano. The well-organized interior provides even more space. Seatback pockets, in-dash storage, center console and front armrests are just a start. There are also rear center armrest cupholders, front and rear door map pockets with bottle holders, an overhead compartment for your sunglasses and even a hidden cargo-area storage compartment in the rear for valuables. The simple, intuitive interior means dials and controls are easily accessed. The blue backlit instrument cluster makes the bright, easy-to-read numbers stand out. The standard 5-speed manual transmission on the SE has a short-throw B&M Racing Sport Shifter that feels responsive and confidently connected to the transmission. The seats are designed with contoured headrests and upholstered with breathable premium cloth or optional leather to hold you snug in the corners.

The Hyundai Elantra Touring body with taut design isn’t just for looks, it contributes to a low coefficient of drag for improved fuel economy and less road noise. The longer wheelbase 106.3 inches, the longest in its class allows for maximum interior space, a plus for road trips. And a wide stance increases overall stability and confidence even through the canyons. With all the science, we haven’t forgotten about styling details. The SE adds striking 17-inch alloy wheels with chrome inserts, silver roof side rails and front fog lights. Attractive styling is nothing without the quality and reliability that Hyundai has built its name on. Every vehicle on our assembly line has to pass a gauntlet of quality checks hundreds. There are lasers calibrated to detect variances of less than a millimeter to scan each car’s body for inconsistencies in panel gaps and alignments.

Electronic Stability Control has been labeled, by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “the single most important safety advancement since the seatbelt.” The Hyundai Elantra Touring was the first compact 5-door to make this a standard safety feature. Start with the basics; a reinforced unibody made of high-tensile steel with crumple zones that shunt impact forces around the passenger cell. Then add bodyside reinforcements, hood-buckling creases, active front head restraints and an energy-absorbing steering column that absorbs the impact, so you don’t have to. The best safety features are the ones that help prevent accidents from happening in the first place. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), combined with Hyundai’s Traction Control System (TCS) and computer-controlled braking of individual wheels, helps prevent the vehicle from skidding and leaving the road. If widely deployed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration feels it could save 10,000 lives a year.

There Hyundai Elantra Touring are six airbags, a combination that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says can reduce fatalities by 45%. Four-wheel, four-channel ABS brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution that seamlessly vary and adjust brake pressure to each wheel, as necessary, and provide maximum braking power and prevent wheel lockup. We’re making safety standard. Let’s face it, even the best drivers can do little to avoid rear-end collisions. Hyundai Elantra Touring has included active front head restraints that move forward and up during a rear impact, helping to reduce the effects of potential whiplash. The restraint mechanism uses body weight alone to react in a collision, making it simple, yet reliable.

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