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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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my brand of car

i lkike this car it was my mother first brand new car she ever bought. i think that is why im hooked on hyundais brand cars

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

I am very pleased with this car, which I purchased used. It is a 2012 Elentra, And I love the look, and handling of this car.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful car

Have only had the car for 5 days but am in love with it. Beautiful car, easy to drive, Smooth drive.

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

I really do love this car... the look, the drive, the feel. I actually loved this car so much I got it for the second time, the 2012... because months after getting it, I was rear ended which resulted in the totaling of my car. I was crying holding my car screaming "nooo!" Luckily I got another one and I've been so happy with it. The gas mileage is a MAJOR factor. It's so easily to maneuver/drive also... so it's a comfortable ride in all aspects. Plus I think it looks great too.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loud and bumpy

I bought my 2012 Elantra limited new in January 2012. It has been a reliable car but the ride is very loud and very bumpy. Passengers have remarked on how loud the ride is. I'm going to change the tires and replace the shocks to see if it will ride better and reduce the noise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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In Loveee !!!!

Absolutely love this car! Reliable, good on gas, very comfortable, and perfectly fits me! Watertown Hyundai was the best dealership with wonderful people, will highly recommend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE My 2012 Elantra!!!

I am writing this review on 1/15/2016 and have had my Elantra GLS for 3 years. Except for changing the oil and replacing front brakes the only thing this car needs to run is gas. I love, love, love everything about this car. MY gas mileage is great, seats comfortable (even for a bad back) plenty of leg and headroom, stability excellent, traction and control excellent, get up and go is there when you need it, handles well and fun to drive. Sporty, dependable and roomy too. Actually has a back seat that adults, or several dogs can sit in. And with the rear split fold-down seats I've never had to say no to anything I wanted to haul home:) OK. Except for the 1,200 lbs of put together furniture. Before making this car purchase I diligently researched every make and model I could find in small/compact cars. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra was my final choice. Seems that it was everyone else's choice too, since it won the car of the year award.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car in snow ever!!

This car is a totally worthless in snow. The computer won't let you do anything, traction control is a joke. It is too light for any traction, so won't go on any slippery pavement. The wind buffets the car something terrible on the freeway. The ride is hard due to higher pressure in the tires for fuel economy. Skip this one and get something else.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Elantra WOWW

This car was so good to drive, so funny!! every line..every curve..a charm Great word!! This is the good name for it Charm! the handling with low profile tire was so great!! You gonna love to ride with this car ! THE BIG PROBLEM WAS THE BASE OF THE MOTOR BUT ITS WARRANTY!! so if we forget that the car is really perfect !! 28 years old man with 3 childs!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

This is my 3rd Hyundai and by far my most favorite. I love the people at the dealership I go to as they are always professional and on top of their customers and their service. I would recommend anyone to buy a vehicle from them.

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