2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is a value-minded, hatchback / sedan. More traditional design than some of the latest automaker to offer what may be missing the Touring in prominent positions in pizzazz it makes. In many cases, an Elantra Touring same features as the competition end up costing less. This can be attributed to the belief Hyundai in pairs a lot of equipment with competitive pricing.

The Touring is powered by a 2.0-liter 138 horsepower engine that can be linked to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. There are two models: base GLS and the more upscale SE. What is immediately clear how the cabin is spacious and comfortable. Offering spacious and cushy seats for front and rear passengers, the Touring is a pleasant way to get across the city. Cargo room is excellent, and with the seats folded, you're compromising compact SUV territory. The Touring has a solid build quality, better than expected handling, excellent visibility while driving, and many of the standard functions. People who enjoy the conservative styling, this spacious carrier gives a glimpse.

Body style: five-door hatchback / wagon.

Engine: 2.0-liter, four cylinder

Transmissions: five-speed manual, four-speed automatic

Models: GLS, SE

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is largely unchanged. Volcanic Red and White Pigeon join the color palette. Touring now includes 16-inch alloy wheels on the preferred package renamed. A new roadside assistance kit is optional. Keep the back in place and you will find 24.3 cubic feet of space and 65.3 cubic feet with rear seats folded. The Elantra Touring is expected to be redesigned for next year, and are in the U.S. similar to the new European Hyundai i30.

Styling is homey and no frills compared to the more modern and dynamic design Hyundai Elantra. Although they share the Elantra name, the hatchback is not yet received updated facade, which is expected for the 2013 model. Those who prefer a more conservative, traditional hatchback will Touring humble attitude. The newest model gets 16-inch alloy wheels on the Preferred package to replace the standard 15-inch wheels. Two colors are new for 2012: Volcanic Red, White and Dove.

The current Elantra Touring is a simple, versatile, value-minded carrier. The cabin is very spacious, with comfortable seating for both the front and rear occupants. Large cargo space available, besting some compact SUVs. The Touring offers easy to use controls, for example, climate institutions are large and close at hand. The cabin is simple and unadorned. Leather seats are available on the Elantra Touring SE. Cruise control and a cooled glove box are options.

The current generation Elantra Touring's 2.0-liter, 136 horsepower, four-cylinder engine offers a surprisingly fun-to-drive sedan experience. Steering is light, but the sporting driving dynamics provide a lively ride and decent cornering. The five-speed manual provides an extra touch of sportiness, but we would recommend that you wait for new powertrain options for the Elantra, which is projected to be both powerful and economical. We also expect a hybrid option at some point for the hatchback.

In government crash tests, the Elantra Touring was the highest score, with five stars in frontal crash tests. Four-star ratings were given for side-impact tests. Elantra Touring comes standard with six airbags: two for front and side curtain. His four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake force distribution, and tire-pressure monitoring. Traction and stability control are optional.

GLS Touring, SE Touring: 23 mpg highway mpg city/30-31