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2012 Hyundai Elantra TouringYes, it's as fun to drive as it looks.Starting at $15,717Click for current 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring inventory |
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| Elantra Touring | Ford Focus S | Mazda3 S Sport | |
| Fuel Economy: | 23/31 | 26/36
| 20/28
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| Warranty: | 10 years/100,000
miles | 5 years/60,000 miles
| 5 years/60,000
miles |
| Roadside
Assistance: | 5 years | None | None |
| MSRP: | $16,755 | $17,295 | $24,870 |
The Elantra Touring's design gives equal weight to form and function. On a cursory glance, you might be taken by the Elantra Touring's wide stance, striking front air intake, sloping beltline and stylish profile. Investigate a little deeper, and you'll find that the wide stance increases overall stability, that the sloping design contributes to a low coefficient of drag for improved fuel economy, and that the longer wheelbase (longest in its class at 106.3 inches) provides maximum interior space. Don't forget about the rear hatchback door that makes cargo stowage a snap, and options like 17-inch alloy wheels with chrome inserts, silver roof side rails and front fog lights.
The interior of the 2012 Elantra Touring is all about space and features. The Elantra Touring has 10% more space than its nearest competitor, and has a whopping 65 cubic feet of cargo space. This is even more room than the Nissan Murano, which is in the mid-size SUV class. You'll also find plenty of features to help organize this space, including seatback pockets, in-dash storage, center console, rear center armrest cupholders, front and rear door map pockets with bottle holders, an overhead compartment for sunglasses and even a hidden cargo-area storage compartment in the rear for valuables.
Other standard interior features include air conditioning, heated dual power side mirrors, a cooled glove compartment, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry with alarm, and a 6-speaker 172-watt audio system with XM® Satellite Radio and iPod/USB and auxiliary input jacks. As if this weren't enough, a modest upgrade to the SE trim adds extras like a power sunroof, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, and a stylish leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, just to name a few.