Overview & Reviews

Other than a few tweaks to an option package, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring returns unchanged.

• Strong value
• Large cargo capacity
• Roomy cabin
• Generous warranty.
• Commendable ride and handling

• Anonymous styling.
• Some cheap interior materials
• Engine loses refinement at higher rpm

User Reviews:

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  Other than the odometer LCD... - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By JT - November 17 - 7:58 am

  Im happy enough with my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, except for having to repeatedly replace the odometer/trip LCD. I think Im on my third replacement. I have 13K on it (each replacement odometer LCD is set at "0" miles), and this one is now starting to go. Once it goes bad it can only be read in the morning. After the car sits in the sun all day the odometer fades until it is unreadable. Other than that Im happy with the car.

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  2012 Elantra Touring GL - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By rooke1991 - May 7 - 2:23 pm

  Had it for 8 months now, pretty damn good! Really comfortable and spacious, driven with 5 average guys, between 20-27. and everyone had enough space for a 3 hour drive. Fit enough stuff(tent, beer, air mattresses, etc) for 3 people for a weekend camping trip, not comprimising on seating space at all. Alittle slow acceeration wise but once going its all good! Sound system is good, the usb input is kind of a pain, auxillary cable works fine though. Tons of compartments, all mine are empty dont have enough stuff to fill them. ONly complaint is seeing as im 21 I get called a soccer mom alot.

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  Its Okay - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By urbanhippie001 - October 14 - 11:00 am

  Overall, the car is reliable. However, Ive had to replace the odometer/dash twice (w/in 60K miles) due to the numbers disappearing on me. Not sure if due to malfunction, heat/sun, etc... But its annoying because the fix resets the odometer back to 0. I really miss my old 2005 Hyundai (accent). It was made better than this car. Other than that, the car has been reliable. No major problems aside from odometer. Does not accelerate quickly. Would I buy one again? Unfortunately, no.

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  Did my homework! - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By hwjoe - March 3 - 9:00 am

  I love my new 2012 Elantra Touring! It has more cargo rom than a Nissan Murano at 1/2 the price! Good gas mileage, comfortable ride, and room for my small family make it the perfect crossover alternative. The GLS with the preferred package is a great compromise between the bas emodel and the more expensive SE model! Many of the same features for a lower price. The competition cant touch this car. Matrix seems shoddily built, Focus HB is much more expensive, Mazda 3 HB has much less room and price is higher. I recommend this car whole heartedly

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  Excellent value - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By crowcanada - January 1 - 10:41 pm

  My wife and kids positively *love* our Touring! Theyre all short (52 to 54) so they love the visibility and low-dash design The controls are well laid out and easy to use. The radio is small and fiddly. Ride is stiff, but handling is good. Not truly sporty, though. Hyundai seems to think making things stiff and heavy = sporty, but thats not true. It is a vastly better driver than my 13 Elantra Sedan, which, although more comfortable, has "unsettled" handling. Handling is predictable and road holding good. Engine is weak and mileage is not great in this class. Seats are hard and flat, but surprisingly dont kill you on long (14+ hour) drives.

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  DONT BUY THIS CAR!!!!!!!!! - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
  By coltraneous - August 11 - 12:51 am

  I just bought a manual one and since day one is having problems with first gear that most of the time doesnt engage. I have to start in 2nd gear even when I am completely parked. Took to the dealer and was told that I am the problem. I have always driven manual cars and NEVER had any problems. They dont want to fix it or they dont know how. Now I am stuck with a brand new car that doesnt work properly.