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

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2012 Hyundai Elantra SE

Hatchback · 138 hp · 26 mpg combined

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$19,495Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Elantra is right for you?

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

$15,345−$4,150GLS148 hp$17,595−$1,900GLS PZEV145 hp$19,495This trimSE138 hp$20,595+$1,100Limited148 hp$20,595+$1,100Limited PZEV145 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,250, from GLS to GLS PZEV.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

138hp2.0L four-cylinder
136lb-ftTorque
26mpgCombined · 23 city · 30–31 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic
5Seats
24.3 cu ftCargo volume
2,937–2,969 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Black
  • Beige

Both leather.

7 factory paints

  • Vivid Blue
  • Black Noir Pearl
  • Atlantic Blue
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Titanium Gray Metallic
  • Polar White
  • Chilipepper Red

Safety and recalls

4 recall campaigns on file.

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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

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Other years of the Elantra SE.

2013 Elantra GLS

$16,965$2,530 less20 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Elantra SE

$19,49511 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Elantra SE

$17,200$2,295 less15 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.