2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe has a very strong impression of sports by eliminating the presence of rear doors and rear roof lowered position. Characteristic of the new design Hyundai also change the look of a model front grille and the center of the front bumper.
Grooved sloping headlamps and narrow toward the back also the main attraction of the display face. This fifth-generation Elantra new compact sedan features a new engine, transmissions, body and interior, and is set to be the most competitive and impressive model yet.
Hyundai has also switched from three models to just two: GLS (base) and Limited (top-of-the-line). Both models feature the same new 1.8-liter four-cylinder that reports to duty with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque. that means this latest Elantra uses a smaller engine (1.8-liters vs 2.0-liters), has more power (old was 138 horsepower and 138 lb-ft), and still manages to increase fuel economy as well.
The difference between the GLS and Limited started with the basics, such as standard 15-inch wheels on the GLS, and 17-inch wheels on Limited. The Limited also comes standard with automatic transmission.
Other standard features on the Limited include solar control glass, a color band windshield, fog lights, air conditioning, one-touch driver's window above, telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, sliding center armrest, Bluetooth, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted radio controls, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, heated front and rear seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and illuminated ignition.
Many of the features listed as standard on the Limited are available on the GLS, not including such well-known as leather seats and other surfaces.
When it comes to safety, Hyundai does not hold any content for the Limited, with both sharing the same features, including: vehicle stability management, electronic stability control and traction control systems, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, tire pressure monitoring system, six airbags standard , daytime running lights, automatic lights and anti-theft system with panic button.
For those looking to add a little extra, Hyundai has several packages to choose from: GLS M / T Popular Equipment Package, GLS and GLS Preferred Equipment Package Navigation rounds out the package of choice for the basic model.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Coplete Spec Engine & Performance :
Price: $15,195
Base engine size: 1.8 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: inline 4
Valves: 16
Valve timing: Variable
Torque: 131 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm
Horsepower: 148 hp @ 6500 rpm
Base engine type: gas
Drive type: front wheel drive
Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
Fuel type: gas
Fuel type: regular unleaded
Curb Weight (lbs): 2661-2820
City (MPG): 29
Hwy (MPG): 40
Horsepower: 148@6500
Torque (lb-ft): 131@4700
Wheelbase: 106.3
Length (in.): 178.3
Width (in.): 69.9
Height (in.): 56.5
