Hyundai Elantra GLS 2012 is a compact family car. It has a sophisticated style and effective design. With 110 cubic feet of total interior volume, Hyundai Elantra has more space to offer than the popular Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011, and its close competitors such as Toyota, and Nissan. So, if you have Hyundai Elantra GLS, you have more space for resting your legs, shoulders, and hip.
Have a safe ride
Elantra features award-winning safety. Two front airbags are available for head and chest protection while the other four airbags are located in four doors along with added side impact protection stumps installed within the doors.
Hyundai Elantra is made prepared for adverse situations. It features Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Anti-lock Braking System, Traction Control System, and Electronic Stability Control. Hyundai Elantra has the Vehicle Stability Management system to control the different components such as ESC, TCS, and ABS. In fact, Hyundai Elantra 2012 has won the 2012 Safety Pick award without a reason. And it was named the best car under $20000, and the best North American Car 2012.
Under the hood
Hyundai Elantra sports 1.8L, 4-cylinder engine with D-CVVT. It is a 148 horsepower lightweight engine that offers a fuel economy of 40 highway mpg, which is better than its competitors such as Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The credit for greater fuel efficiency also goes to its 6-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission. For in-town usage, the mpg drops to 29. The Fuel tank capacity is 12.8 gallon.
Hyundai Elantra exterior and interior
The unibody exterior with stylish curves and fine side sills creates dynamic shapes and fluid lines. The interior is very intuitively designed.
Elantra GLS has XM satellite radio (free subscription) for real-time content reception, it has iPod, USB, and auxiliary input jacks. The Elantra Limited offers high-tech upgrades that include 7-inch color navigation, Bluetooth and a rearview camera to help with parking and backing up. Elantra GLS does not come with heated seat features, but Elantra Limited has heated front and rear seats.
The steering has a cruise control switch on it. The dashboard design is cool. It looks organized and compact. The meters are easily viewable through the steering wheel. The space for the front seat passengers is admirably increased to a very comfortable level. On a long road trip, this car will make sure that your legs are at ease.
It comes with a standard 16-inch wheel with steel rims, standard fog light, and front air dam. It also features a roomy trunk in case if you are shopping or carrying luggage and need more space.
Conclusion
Available at $15500, Hyundai Elantra GLS could be a very good choice as a compact family car with an elegant look, good highway mpg, impressive safety measures, and more room inside the car. We, at AaffordableProductReview recommend Elantra GLS as an excellent choice for middle-class car buyers. The Hyundai Elantra Limited offers a few notable features than the GLS edition at about $4500 more.