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2012 Hyundai Elantra review

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Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 30 highway, 26 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

27 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Hyundai Elantra an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Hyundai Elantra 11th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Hyundai Elantra features and specs

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Touring SE 4D Hatchback 2WD

Standard Features

  • Front Seat Heaters
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Leather Seats
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Manual Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

138

Torque (ft-lbs)

136

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

14

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

176.6"

Width

69.5"

Height

59.8"

Leg room

F 43.5"/R 36.4"

Head room

F 40"/R 39.4"

Front tires

P215/45R17

Rear tires

P215/45V17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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