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.
Such a disappointment!
vtbh2012, 09/18/2017
updated 03/18/2019
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Hyundaia Elantra Touring new in April of 2011, and am desperately hunting for a new car in Sept. 2017. This car only has 60,000 miles on it and has been a money pit from the get go. It has ALWAYS had issues with the sway bar and sway bar links. At LEAST once a year we're having to replace them, which is absurd. The car also sounds like it's developing issues with the transmission, as it gets jerky switching between 2nd and 3rd gear. This car only has 60,000 miles on it, which is hardly anything. I like the size of this car, and the gas mileage is pretty decent (around 30 mpg), but the amount of money we've had to sink into this car has been awful. I would have assumed we just received a bum car, but my in-laws also purchased the same car about 3 months after we purchased ours, and they dumped it after 18 months as it was also consistently breaking down and needing repair. I'm not sure how this car has received such high reviews. I will be glad when we can get a new one. This has left a poor impression of Hyundai on me, and I'll be going back to Hondas from now on.
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Victoria
Canada, 10/29/2010
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just trade my 2010 Nissan sentra for 2011 elantra touring. After experience the poor quality of the sentra specially the CVT what's a joke. After all. I picked the et. It's a simple mechanical design power train, less electrical wiring, fewer sensors. Less trouble for sure. Power is plenty for my ( I am not a racer ) smart design for useful space. The car is solid build. It handles so well at all speed. I would recommend it to any one. Good price and high quality overall.
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mrh4, 02/05/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
Hyundai's best kept secret, strong engine, roomy interior, loads of features, averaging 26 mpg- haven't taken any long trips yet, had car about a month now, rides and handles like a sports car. Electric steering handles great. I've driven Toyotas for over 20 years and glad I made the switch.
You will need the 10,000 mile/10 year warranty
Lisa, 01/07/2019
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car, but . . . I bought it in April of 2013 from the dealer. It was loaded, and had 1,000 miles on it. Within the first few months of owning it it burned through oil like crazy. It took 2 dealers to solve the problem, which was covered under the warranty. The first was Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, MA, and they said it was fixed, but it wasn't. Will never go to that dealer again. A year or so later, the instrument panel lights faded, (mileage, odometer, range),making it impossible to navigate using these tools at night at night or in bright sunlight. It took 3 dealers to solve the problem, and necessitated sending the odometer somewhere in Michigan so that the mileage would remain intact. 5 years later, after having shelled out over $1,000 for the 60k mile service, and just after making a 1600 mile road trip (thank god it didn't happen on the trip), the check engine light came on. Turns out I need a new transmission, which is also covered under the warranty. I was hoping to get at least 100,000 miles out of this car, but at this rate I don't know if it's worth it to try. On a side note, the tires that come on Hyundai cars are no match for serious winter weather. During the first winter, I got stuck coming up the slight incline in the driveway. Swapped out the tires for Nokian SW2 all season tires rated for snow. I wish they still make them, but am now on the latest iteration - Nokian SW4s. I wish the rear seats folded flat, but they don't. Next time I will check before I buy, as this is pretty much a necessity. FYI when the second dealer put me in a loaner while they fixed the oil problem, they put me in an Equus. I got a lot of thumbs up from young kids in the neighborhood, as in pimp my ride. I hardly ever see any Equus's on the road or at the dealerships because, after all, who wants to buy a luxury car from a car maker that is known for economy pricing? Not me. This Elantra will be my first and last Hyundai.
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abe1215, 05/22/2011
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
21 of 47 people found this review helpful
This is NOT a review, but rather first impressions after purchasing. I'll skip the technicalities, as I don't have enough statistics to give a solid evaluation yet. The car looks and feels like an ideal match for intended audience - small family of 2-4. Not small, not too big either. Very nice set of essentials for driving, safety and comfort. Car feels very well planted on a road. Nice torque and acceleration. Pretty smooth 4-speed automatics. Excellent visibility. The interior is comfortable, easily fits 6"+ drivers. Cargo space is great, esp. with folded rear seats. Very little of fake metal insets that look so nasty Elantra Sedan '11. The beginning is very positive. To be continued