2012 North American Car of the Year
With its bold design and great fuel economy, Elantra recognizes far-reaching impact on the industry. A jury of 50 independent North American automotive journalists judge the cars on a number of factors including innovation, impact on the industry, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.
Other car finalists were Volkswagen Passat and Ford Focus which were selected from more than 50 new vehicles by the jurors.
2012 ALG Residual Value Award Winner
The Elantra's eye-catching sporty profile and upscale interior, combined with Hyundai's increasing image of quality, have earned its second consecutive ALG Residual Value Award. This award is a reflection of strong product, effective marketing strategies and powerful resale performance. Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends
Elantra Highlight
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Everywhere you go, the sleek and sophisticated profile will draw admiring glances confirming that the new Elantra is indeed a winner.
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Hands on the leather-wrapped wheel, a glance at the gauges and Elantra transmits that feeling of perfection, inspiring confidence and quiet satisfaction.
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Equally as refined and sophisticated as Elantra’s head-turning styling, these power plants are made of lightweight aluminum and incorporate exotic new technologies such as CVVT(Continuously Variable Valve Timing) to reduce fuel consumption and emissions to an absolute minimum while increasing power output for quicker acceleration.
