Used 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Consumer Reviews
Used Elantra Touring for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Elantra Touring, so we've included reviews for other years of the Elantra Touring since its last redesign.
Still going strong
Luis, 09/22/2019
updated 04/26/2021
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 96000 mi., I am about to hit 216000 mi., mostly of highway driving as I was a long distance medical courier. Oil changes at about 5000 mi. and timing belt at 150000 mi. Let's talk about the bad: As someone mentioned, it has problems with the sway bar end links which produces a clacking noise, easy repair, $20.00 part on ebay and $50.00 labor at local mechanic (avoid dealers), one alternator which didn't abandon me totally, was about 200 mi. away from home but made it safely (all accessories off, radio, AC, etc,) of course following day didn't start, about $300.00 repair. Replaced clutch at 200000 mi. and throw out bearing, a couple of tire rod ends and one wheel bearing.Things that need repair but don't affect performance: tire pressure sensor need to be replaced as batteries are dead and light stays on, cruise controls disconnects shortly after engages (3 to 5 mi.), road and wind noise saturates cabin, you'll feel every bump on this car as it has a stiff suspension The good: hugs the road nicely at 80 mph, even on rain and wind I feel safe at 60 mph, had a blown rear tire doing 75 mph and I didn't think it was me as it has low profile tires that are about 4" (no sudden pulls or feeling of lost control) from the ground. The 2.0 liter engine with manual transmission is strong enough to merge into highways, transmission shifts with no effort and precisely,no oil burning between changes, don't need to add antifreeze, AC cools nicely at highway speeds at any temperature, in city driving it struggles at 90 degrees. Very happy with it!!! UPDATE: 309K miles, 1. fixed cruise control (brake switch), bought part on eBay (7.00 USD) and friend installed, 2. Tire Pressure Sensors, never fixed them as it required going to the dealer, yeah right!!! 3. Burning 1/4 oil every 2K miles or so @ 309k?, not complaining 4. One strut is leaking according to mechanic, I still feel safe on the road, won't change it! 5. Noises started to develop in cabin on bad roads, just normal wear and tear
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Practical and Sensible Car
bradjan69, 07/31/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is our second Hyundai in 10 years. We traded our 01 Elantra in on a 2011 Malibu and hated it. We decided to trade it in on another car. We looked at all cars in its class and decided on the Elantra touring SE The test drive went pretty good. The 2.0L 4 cylinder had adequate execration and was very quite. The car provided good feed back to the driver while going through turns. Road noise in the cabin was quite as well. The controls are very easy to use and set up to accommodate the driver. Seats are comfortable and there is plenty of storage within the cabin area. Overall value of this car is unbeatable. For long trips the Crew Cab pickup will stay home we are taking the wagon!
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rooke1991, 10/10/2012
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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.
Better and less expensive than an SUV
grbgmncmth, 02/24/2014
updated 02/24/2016
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
'Does everything very well; truly great in several areas: driver/passenger comfort & cargo space w/compact exterior size, both low and hi-speed handling, ease of parking and maneuvering in heavy-traffic, braking distance, driver-visibility, fun-factor & winter-weather driveability (with 5-speed manual tranny), reliability, ease of service, and a long list of standard features. All that and an expectation of good long-term reliability for 19G including tax and title? I'm pretty happy. UPDATE: In February 2015, I rear-ended an SUV that had suddenly stopped on a merge ramp. 'Totalled my poor baby, but it protected me. No incursion of damage into the passenger compartment. I'm very, very sorry to see this car go bye-bye; it was terrific.
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Whish They still made it. Still going strong!
Northa40, 01/28/2020
updated 08/09/2023
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car from new and have 325000 (202000 miles) and would recommend this vehicle to anyone that is more concerned about quality and good value than trying to, LOOK GOOD. Myself I like the way it looks. This car has adequate power good handling and you can't beat the storage space, nothing comes close not even the new GT version. What a let down that was. I was hoping Hyundai would update the engine and keep the utility. Oh well I won't buy a GT because of the poor interior space. I have only done normal maintenance on this car including spark plugs, oil and filter, brakes and timing belts. The car still has the original radiator, water pump, alternator, starter and fuel pump. I have owned one other Hyundai and it was a 2002 Santa Fe I put 420000 km(291000 mile) on it as well. If you are looking for a reliable inexpensive used car, its hard to beat. As of Feb 5 2022 I still own this car and drive it every day. I had to replace the alternator last summer. As before I wish Hyundai had kept the wide and low hatch opening, oh well looks before practicality. Update: I know have 217,000 miles (350,000 kms) on this car and it is still going. There is some rust starting to come through but I never oil sprayed it. I replaced the alternator last year but apart from tires and brakes this is the first major component failure. It is still running on the original a/c compressor, evaporator and condenser and still the original water pump. All wiper motors are original as well. Unfortunately Hyundai's aren't what they used to be, ya they are flashy and fancy but reliability isn't what it used to be. And what happed to the Accent? Are there no more economy cars?
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