Hyundai is here: 2012

What’s new for 2012? Hyundai has made a few big changes to their vehicle lineup, but a few of your favorites still remain for the most part the same. Here are the Hyundai vehicles that have upgraded their appearance and functionality moving forward into 2012.

Hyundai Accent

The 2012 Accent is available in either a four-door sedan or four-door hatchback model. Both models have a 1.6L engine, rated at 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. The Accent comes with an option of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, which comes with a fuel economy-boosting Eco mode. Both transmissions give this model 30 MPG city and 40 MPG highway, which will assist you as the driver during upcoming gas price increases.

The Premium package includes fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, premium cloth upholstery, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth capability. The GS hatchback adds a rear window wiper and keyless entry. The SE hatchback adds 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a rear spoiler, leather steering wheel and all equipment from the Premium package above.

Hyundai Elantra

The 2012 model upgrades to Hyundai’s Active ECO System, which improves fuel economy by up to 7 percent. The horn has been altered for an improved sound, and fog lights as well as a passenger-side sun visor extension have been added to the GLS Preferred package. There is also an optional roadside assistance kit.

Hyundai Elantra Touring

There are very few changes to the 2012 Touring. The Preferred package has been added to replace the Popular package, which now includes 16-inch alloy wheels and optional roadside assistance. Volcanic Red and Dove White are the two additional exterior colors available for the 2012 Touring.

Hyundai Equus

Hyundai’s most expensive car, the Equus is now equipped with Korean automaker’s most powerful engine yet. Changes are slight, just a satin chrome trim on the side windows, and power rear side window sun shades.




Hyundai Genesis

The engine received direct-injection technology, which is said to give the Genesis a 15 percent improvement in output. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 2012 Genesis is a 429 horsepower, 5.0L V8-powered model that has been added to the Genesis Family. It includes 19-inch alloy wheels, optional sport-tuned transmission, suspension and steering calibrations.

Other additions are Wood grain colors have been added to the interior in order to coordinate with the black, beige and saddle leather interiors. A new grille and front fascia design, new headlight design with LED, folding mirrors, puddle lights, redesigned tail lights, redesigned rear fascia with dual asymmetrical exhaust tips and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe will see little change, aside from a new front grille, premium leather shift knob and two new exterior paint choices (Venetian Red and Cabo Bronze). As for standard equipment on the 2012, the Santa Fe sees Downhill Brake Control, 17-inch wheels and low-rolling resistance tires.

Hyundai Sonata

The 2012 Sonata has been equipped with an all four-cylinder 2.0L gasoline direct-injection engine. The base 2.4L engine for the Sonata is rated at 28MPG city and highway combined, while the 2.0T gets 26MPG. The hybrid Sonata gets 37MPG city, 40MPG highway. The standard model includes BlueLink, a higher-resolution seven-inch touch-screen display for the optional navigation system. The Limited trim model includes a three-piece panoramic sunroof.

Hyundai Tucson

The 2012 Tucson received a new Active ECO system, low rolling-resistance silica tires, high-efficiency air conditioning and a larger capacity fuel tank, all to improve fuel economy. Solar glass is standard, as well as larger front disc brakes and rear suspension bushings for improved ride quality.


Hyundai Veloster

The Veloster, Hyundai’s all-new hatchback is built off of an extremely revised version of the Elantra. There are two transmissions for the new Veloster; the standard six-speed manual gearbox or the optional six-speed dual-clutch automated manual. It is predicted to have 30MPG city and 40MPG highway.

A seven-inch touch screen display is standard, as is Hyundai’s BlueLink, Pandora Internet radio capability, Gracenote display technology with voice recognition, video game console connectivity with a 115-volt power outlet, and Bluetooth with voice recognition.

Hyundai Veracruz

The 2012 Veracruz has added new wheels and a new grille. The Limited model includes heated second-row seats (standard), and an optional Alpine Navigation System.






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