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2012 Elantra   North American Car of the Year

The Vehix View of the Hyundai Elantra

"Arguably more stylish than the Corolla, Sentra and overhauled Civic, sufficiently comfortable, fun to drive, boasting a 40-mpg EPA rating across all trim levels, and offered with features like an optional heated rear seat, the Elantra represents an excellent overall package and a real-world case study in value."

Thom Blackett, Vehix Contributing Editor, in the 2012 Sedan Buying Guide

"We love it when a car lives up to the hype. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra looks fantastic inside and out, is roomy, provides great value, gets pretty impressive fuel economy numbers, and provides plenty of driving enjoyment. We do not hesitate in recommending this talented sedan to others, and we would even park a 2012 Elantra in our own garage.

Liz Kim, Vehix Contributing Editor, in the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Review

"Offering buyers greater bang for their buck is one of many attributes that have transformed Hyundai from what was once a problem-prone automaker posing a threat to no other company in the U.S. car market to a powerful brand consistently delivering on its promise of quality, efficiency and value. It's a proposition more consumers are buying into, and a trend that's bound to continue with the launch of the more powerful, more spacious, and better-equipped Elantra. And, for shoppers on the fence, Hyundai has tossed in the most contemporary styling currently offered in the compact class, not to mention fuel economy that reaches 40 mpg."

The new Elantra, folks, is a bargain.

Thom Blackett, Vehix Contributing Editor, in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra First Drive

"Once Hyundai gets the mechanicals fine-tuned, the new Elantra will dominate its class through design, value, comfort, safety, dependability and driving dynamics. And it won't even need a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty or a Hyundai Assurance guaranteed resale value program to sell."

2012 Veloster review

The all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster is at once more practical and more adventurous than a typical sporty coupe?punctuated, from the outside, by an unusual three-door layout that features a larger door on the driver's side and two smaller doors on the passenger side.

Underneath, the Veloster borrows some of its underpinnings from the Elantra sedan, yet a redesigned, retuned suspension gives it a more nimble and confident feel on curvy roads?even though we're still not wild about the steering. Powering the Veloster is a 138-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that, paired with new six-speed manual or six-speed Dual Clutch automatic transmissions, returns up to 40 mpg on the highway. This setup's Achilles Heel is that it, quite simply, lacks low-rpm torque?leading to a rather gutless feel from a standing start. Get the engine revving, however, and the attitude of the car really perks up.

The Veloster works multiple angles, attempting to charm discerning younger vehicle shoppers with its unique formulation of hip urban design, a sporty driving feel, reasonable comfort, and enough features to satisfy and entertain a crowd that's always connected.

In keeping with that pitch, Hyundai has priced the Veloster low enough?and wrapped enough standard features into it?to cause serious market upheaval among those selling small, sporty coupes. With a base price of $18,060, the Veloster includes a standard USB/iPod interface, RCA inputs, Bluetooth hands-free, and GraceNote music display technology that lets you request music with voice commands. Hyundai's BlueLink suite of services is also included, in a trial subscription, and options include a huge panoramic sunroof, a navigation system, upgraded wheels, and a 115-volt outlet.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HYUNDAI SONATA

Name of Study: J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependability StudySM
Claim Awarded to: Hyundai Sonata
Claim: "Most Dependable Midsize Car"
Disclaimer: The Hyundai Sonata received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependability StudySM. Study based on responses from 37,917 original owners of 2010 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership about problems experienced in the past 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed September-December 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com/ Hyundai

• 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS

• Price: $17,195
• Gas Mileage: 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway

With "practical" written all over it, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS offers gobs of passenger and cargo space. It's an ideal compact car for transporting a family around town or across the country.

With 36.4 inches of rear-seat legroom and 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space, it ranks second on our list of compact cars in both categories. That's significantly more cargo room than the midsize Ford Fusion and a half inch more rear-seat legroom than the Lexus ES 350.

Folding down the 60/40 split rear-seat backs opens cargo space to a whopping 65.3 cubic feet.

Powering around all of the people and stuff that the Elantra Touring GLS can hold depends on a 138-horsepower, 2-liter, four-cylinder engine. The posted price includes a four-speed automatic transmission.

"Cutting edge" isn't a term we would use to describe the exterior or interior styling, but both are pleasing and functional.

Included among the standard features are full power accessories, remote keyless entry, a tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, cruise control, six air bags, and a six-speaker audio system with CD player, satellite radio and USB connectivity.