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2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Sedan · 148 hp · 32 mpg combined

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$20,595Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

11 factory options, from $35 to $2,100.

Technology Package$2,100
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Homelink$250
Carpeted Floor Mats$95
Mud Guards$85
Cargo Tray$70
Rear Bumper Applique$50
Cargo Net$50
Wheel Locks$50
Roadside Emergency Kit$40
iPod Cable$35
Option Package 01—

Which Elantra is right for you?

Five trims, $15,345 to $20,595. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

148hp1.8L four-cylinder
131lb-ftTorque
32mpgCombined · 28 city · 38 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
14.8 cu ftCargo volume

114 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black
  • Beige

All leather.

7 factory paints

  • Indigo Night
  • Midnight Black
  • Harbor Gray Metallic
  • Radiant Silver
  • Desert Bronze
  • Shimmering White
  • Indigo Blue Pearlcoat

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Elantra.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
7 yr
Roadside
5 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr8 yr10 yr
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