The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring gains a couple of new options and colors, but otherwise carries over unchanged from 2011. A complete overhaul is rumored for next year's model, but that may not actually happen. Drivers seem pretty satisfied with their cavernous 5-door compact hatchback. Although the seats could be a little more supportive and the ride could be a little softer for some, neither of those are seen as a significant detriment to all that the Touring has to offer.
With a spirited feel and class-leading interior volume, the remarkably fun and spacious Touring seats 4 adults quite comfortably with as much as 65 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2-liter four-banger powering the Touring fuels 138 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque with another gallon every 23 miles in the city and roughly 30 miles on the highway - the standard 5-speed manual getting the job done slightly more efficiently than the optional 4-speed automatic. Small as those performance figures may seem, the Touring hits 60 mph in just under 9 seconds thanks to this perfectly able engine.
New for 2012 are two color choices - Volcanic Red and Dove White - and the option of a roadside assistance kit. Additionally, the Popular Equipment Package has been renamed to the Preferred Package, adding 16-inch alloys to the mix.
As such the 2012 Touring carries over in the usual GLS and SE forms. Above the expected inclusions for a well-equipped baseline entry, the GLS additionally features heated side mirrors, keyless entry, conditioned glovebox and a 6-speaker CD/MP3 playing stereo with auxiliary and USB audio jacks and satellite radio connectivity. The SE includes all of the Preferred package options and notably adds heated front seats, sunroof and leather interior. Bluetooth connectivity and a rear spoiler are also available.
When it comes to safety, the Touring is neck and neck with some of the best in the industry, thanks at least in part to its German roots. A fine complement of standard safety features including antilock disc brakes with brake assist and front-seat active head restraints helped the Touring score a perfect 5 stars on frontal collisions, and 4 for side impacts.
Drivers with reservations about Hyundai's history with interior materials need not be concerned about such things with the 2012 Touring. All of the ugly hard plastics were removed with the debut of this second generation, leaving a cabin very comparable to other mid-range entries in terms of fit and finish. Very few drivers have anything negative to say about their Touring at all - they're just happy to have finally found the perfect companion.
I own a 2012 Touring and the trip odometer display started fading. I was told the whole cluster would need replaced and I would have to have a sticker with the original mileage on it as there is no way to to calibrate it. Any thoughts?
When closing the sunroof, as it touches the close position it reopens itself automatically.
Why did my mileage odometer light display fade out on my Hyundai Elantra Touring?
After get a battery charge the power to radio will not come on
after refueling tried the key in the ignition and all the power died. no lights no dash no anything . was able to get a jump start, and drove it home, but after I shut it down all power was gone again. I was going to check a few things so I started with the obvious first thing. the battery. i removed it from the car and put it on my charger. hmm interesting?? the charger says the battery is 95% charged. so I let it charge for about 20 min then took it back out to the car and hooked it back onto the car. opened the car, dome light was on and could hear the normal bells and whistles. ok!! not sure what to make of this but I figured I take things slow. turned the key to on, but not start yet. all the normal lights came on the dash. waited a sec. still looked good. so I attempted to turn it over, and everything died, again. no sound from anything and no power. i tried to disconnect the terminals to see if maybe it might reset the brain or something. nothing!! so I took the battery out of the car and took it into the house, and hooked it onto my charger again. says we are at 95% no bad battery indicator. so here in a bit I'm going to see if I get the same result. I know signs of insanity, expecting different outcome from doing it the same again. I'm just hoping that I might catch something I didn't before. so my question is anybody got any clues? oh and by the way I can't check the silinoid, but the fuse looks good for the starter.
Air Conditioning
Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.19
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.19
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 24 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer