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2012 Hyundai ELANTRA consumer reviews

$15,345–$17,595 MSRP range
side view of 2012 ELANTRA Hyundai
(151 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.5
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Will never buy Hyundai again

Car does not meet standards poor running quality bought car with 51000 miles cause I thought it would last obviously not lots of money being put into the car.Single mother here kind of hard to do

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very Reliable

Great value for the price. Reliable and handles well. It has a decent pick up in acceleration. I've used this car for commuting to work for 6 yrs now and it still looks great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

So far its been a very good car! I love the blue tooth and the heated seats! I also like the sunroof. I pretty much love everything about it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I would not buy another Hyundai the worst car I ow

This car has a slick design rides nice handles good the acceleration is great for the gas mileage. But it doesn't have a spare tire so don't have a blowout and I've had a lot of mechanical problems and more to come . It's nondurable a dog will total it if you hit. At 55 mile an hour it hydroplanes and is easy to lose control when it rains if the tires are not brand new

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good Car

I recently bought this car and love it. It?s small yet still has space on the inside. Quite comfortable as well. Sleek exterior. Good trunk space as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Affordable Commuter

I purchased this car as a commuter. The MPG was the biggest attraction and the 2012 redesign was great. My vehicle came with a factory defect (rear shock) was leaking fluid and needed replacing which was done under warranty. The 10 year 100k mile power-train warranty is still good until 2022. I'm 6'1" I would often touch my head to the roof. I also found the visibility was not the greatest. I never needed to take this vehicle into the shop for repair, but I did notice the cold starts tend to be very loud (sounds like something is wrong). Apparently the cold start sound is not limited to the 2012 model if you google it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved

I absolutely loved this car! It rode smoothly, never gave me issues besides regular maintenance. If I could have kept it or replaced it, I would have.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this care it's my everything right now

My vehicle is very realiable ,runs smooth. A/C is in good condition no bumps , my kids fall in love with it I think this a safe car for my kids

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Been a great car

Bought this car at a great price and its been one of my most reliable cars I've ever owned and i would buy another one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sexy, convenient and dependable

This car has some of the nicest lines I've seen in years. That great styling probably contributes to its high gas mileage. Very comfortable seats (all 4) . VERY big trunk and fold down back seat.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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