Used 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Consumer Reviews
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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.
SE model has European feel
obx2003, 11/08/2014
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it was 33 months old with 31K miles from a Honda dealer. After a year I can say I'm quite happy with the car. Sporty handling and a decent combo of power and economy. I'm a DIYer so I was happy to see oil & filter changes are a breeze. Engine uses no oil between oil changes. The hatchback practicality is great. A golf club bag fits neatly across the back. I had narrowed my decision down to this car or a Toyota Matrix. I'm happy with my selection. I average over 30 mpg in mixed driving and about 34 highway mpg
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)
10 of 10 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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Excellent value
crowcanada, 02/06/2015
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
My wife and kids positively *love* our Touring! They're all short (5'2 to 5'4) so they love the visibility and low-dash design The controls are well laid out and easy to use. The radio is small and fiddly. Ride is stiff, but handling is good. Not truly sporty, though. Hyundai seems to think making things stiff and heavy = sporty, but that's not true. It is a vastly better driver than my '13 Elantra Sedan, which, although more comfortable, has "unsettled" handling. Handling is predictable and road holding good. Engine is weak and mileage is not great in this class. Seats are hard and flat, but surprisingly don't kill you on long (14+ hour) drives.
115,000 miles and still going strong!
Paul Pennington, 04/15/2015
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as my family was expanding and wanted something practical but still fun to drive with decent looks. I have not been disappointed. For me the 5spd manual transmission is a must, I have gone one some long extended road trips - 20 hours in a single day and the bullet proof engine just keeps on going. I'm 115,000 miles (185,000km) in with no problems. I just keep up my maintenance, oil changes and changed my timing belt (400$) and the car has treated me well. The space with the seats folded flat is incredible - I have carried tables, lounge chairs and everything in-between. Great Car!
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JT, 04/29/2017
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm happy enough with my 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS, except for having to repeatedly replace the odometer/trip LCD. I think I'm on my third replacement. I have 13K on it (each replacement odometer LCD is set at "0" miles), and this one is now starting to go. Once it goes bad it can only be read in the morning. After the car sits in the sun all day the odometer fades until it is unreadable. Other than that I'm happy with the car.
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