Hyundai Announces Exciting Model Year Changes for 2013 Elantra
Elantra, the 2012 North American Car of the Year and one of the hottest selling cars in the country, will continue its record-setting pace with changes for the 2013 model year. On sale now, the 2013 Elantra GLS and Limited lineups will further delight shoppers with new standard and optional equipment.
The 2013 Elantra GLS M/T now comes with the same level of equipment as the 2012 Elantra GLS M/T with Comfort Package. For shoppers, this means the Elantra GLS M/T now comes standard with air-conditioning, 16- versus 15-inch wheels, cruise control, telescopic steering wheel and solar glass with windshield shade band. Heated front seats are also now included on the high volume GLS A/T Preferred Package.
Elantra Limited adds a standard power driver's seat with power lumbar support and an available Dual Automatic Temperature Control with Clean Air Ionizer and Auto Defog System as part of the Limited Technology Package.
NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2013 ELANTRA
• The GLS M/T base model has been upgraded to include air conditioning, cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels, telescopic steering wheel and solar glass with windshield shade band (2012MY M/T Comfort Package)
• Heated front seats have been added to the GLS A/T Preferred Package
• Power driver seat with lumbar support has been added as a standard feature to the Limited trim
• Dual automatic temperature control has been added to the Limited Technology Package
• Atlantic Blue has been added the color palette
Elantra continues to deliver an EPA certified 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway, producing a highway-only driving range of up to 450 miles. Elantra also leads its segment in residual value having won the ALG Residual Value Award in the Compact Car segment for the second year in a row.
HYUNDAI "FLUIDIC SCULPTURE" DESIGN

Elantra exemplifies Hyundai's emotional "Fluidic Sculpture" design principles. "Fluidic Sculpture" considers the interplay of wind with rigid surfaces to create the illusion of constant motion. Elantra is an evolution of the design qualities found in Sonata.
Along Elantra's sides are Sonata's flowing lines, with the addition of a strong undercut feature line starting at the front door. These lines, along with muscular wheel arches and a sleek roofline, create a memorable and spacious package. Flowing lines also lead to an aerodynamic body. The drag coefficient for the Elantra is an exceptionally low 0.28 that compares favorably to the Chevrolet Volt (0.29).
Hyundai's signature hexagonal front grille and detailed swept-back headlights give Elantra a compact athletic face. The assertive stance is complimented by 16- or 17-inch wheels and athletic proportions. Available fog lights and side mirrors with integrated turn signals complete the distinct design. Elantra was designed at Hyundai's North American Design Center in Irvine, Calif.
POWERTRAIN
Under the hood, the Elantra is powered by an all-new 1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine with 148 horsepower and 131 lb-ft of torque (145 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque for Elantra PZEV). Thanks to advanced clean engine technology, most Elantras sold in California, Oregon and several Northeast states are certified as Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) by the EPA. The PZEV Elantra is as clean as many hybrid electric vehicles. The PZEV Elantra helps Hyundai meet its environmental commitments. Outside of these "green" states, the Elantra is available as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV).
Key Engine Components
• Aluminum block and head
• Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT)
• Variable Induction System (VIS)
• Roller swing arm and Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA)
• Electronic throttle control
• Offset crankshaft
The Nu engine features an aluminum block with a cast iron cylinder liner, cylinder head and crank. The 1.8-liter Nu also offers Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) camshafts and hydraulic engine mounts for optimum power, efficiency and refinement. Using CVVT on both camshafts has several advantages when compared with using it just on the intake camshaft including, a two percent improvement in performance (increased volumetric efficiency), two percent improvement in fuel economy (reduced pumping loss) and a 30 percent reduction in hydrocarbon emissions. In the valvetrain, roller swing arms and hydraulic lash adjusters reduce valve driven friction to improve fuel economy one percent compared with direct valve driving. The Nu engine also features a maintenance-free silent timing chain system to enhance durability and improve Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
The application of a plastic two-stage Variable Intake System (VIS) versus aluminum, enables switching between long and short intake manifolds, resulting in a four percent improvement in performance, a 15 percent reduction in cost and a 30 percent reduction in weight.
Another tool Hyundai engineers have incorporated into Elantra is an electronic throttle control. The electronic throttle control replaces the conventional cable and mechanical linkage with fast responding electronics. This system accurately controls air intake and engine torque, improving drivability, response and fuel economy.
The Nu four-cylinder engine also has an offset crankshaft design that reduces friction between the piston and cylinder wall for a one percent improvement in fuel economy.
ELANTRA VS. ITS RIVALS
| 2013 Elantra | 2012 Civic | 2012 Corolla | 2012 Focus | 2012 Mazda3 | 2012 Cruze | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 | 1.8L I4 | 1.8L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 | 1.8L I4 |
| HP | 148 @ 6500 | 140 @ 6500 | 132 @ 6000 | 160 @ 6500 | 148 @ 6500 | 136 @ 6300 |
| Specific output (HP/Liter) | 82.2 | 77.8 | 73.3 | 80 | 74 | 75.6 |
| Torque | 131 @ 4700 | 128 @ 4300 | 128 @ 4400 | 146 @ 4450 | 135 @ 4500 | 123 @ 3800 |
| Trans. | 6MT or AT | 5MT or 5AT | 5MT or 4AT | 5MT or 6AT | 5M or 5AT | 6MT or 6AT |
| MPG (A/T) | 28/38 | 28/39 | 26/34 | 28/38 | 24/33 | 22/35 |
| MPG (M/T) | 28/38 | 28/36 | 27/34 | 26/36 | 25/33 | 25/36 |
| 2012 Elantra | 2012 Civic | 2012 Corolla | 2012 Cruze | 2012 Sentra | 2012 Focus | |
| Passenger volume (cu. ft.) | 95.6 | 94.6 | 92.1 | 94.6 | 97.4 | 90.7 |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 14.8 | 12.5 | 12.3 | 15.4 | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Total interior volume (cu. ft.) | 110.4 | 107.1 | 104.4 | 110 | 110.5 | 103.9 |
| EPA size classification | Mid-size | Compact | Compact | Mid-size | Mid-size | Compact |
| Vehicle | Curb Weight (lbs.) M/T | Horsepower | Power-to-weight ratio |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2,661 | 148 | 18.0 |
| Ford Focus | 2,907 | 160 | 18.2 |
| Honda Civic | 2,608 | 140 | 18.6 |
| Mazda 3 | 2,866 | 148 | 19.4 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2,873 | 140 | 20.5 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2,734 | 132 | 20.7 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 3,031 | 136 | 22.3 |

| Storage area | Elantra | Corolla | Mazda 3 |
| Front console tray | 1500 cc | 700 cc | 400 cc |
| Glove box capacity | 9000 cc | 9000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Console storage capacity | 6000 cc | 4000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Console side tray | 400 cc | 200 cc | N/A |
| Total | 16,900 cc | 13,900 cc | 10,600 cc |
| NVH* | Elantra | Corolla |
| Idle vibration (Wheel) | 106 | 107 |
| Idle vibration (Floor) | 95 | 96 |
| Idle Noise | 39 | 40 |
| Road Noise | 74 | 75 |
| Interior Noise | 63.7 | 65.3 |
| (Wind Tunnel - dBA @ 68 mph) |

| 2013 Elantra Specs | ||
| GLS | Limited | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) | DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) |
| Materials | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 1.8L / 1,797 cc | 1.8L / 1,797 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 @ 6,500 rpm (ULEV) / 145 @ 6,300 rpm (PZEV) | 148 @ 6,500 rpm (ULEV) / 145 @ 6,300 rpm (PZEV) |
| Torque | 131 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm (ULEV) / 130 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm (PZEV) | 131 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm (ULEV) / 130 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm (PZEV) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 87.2 (mm) | 81.0 x 87.2 (mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 6-Speed Manual | ||
| First | 3.308:1 | - |
| Second | 1.962:1 | - |
| Third | 1.257:1 | - |
| Fourth | 0.976:1 | - |
| Fifth | 0.778:1 | - |
| Sixth | 0.633:1 | - |
| Reverse | 3.583:1 | - |
| Final Drive | 4.333:1 | - |
| 6-speed electronic automatic with overdrive lock-up torque converter, gate type, electronic shift lock system, SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode | ||
| First | 4.400:1 | 4.400:1 |
| Second | 2.726:1 | 2.726:1 |
| Third | 1.834:1 | 1.834:1 |
| Fourth | 1.392:1 | 1.392:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.774:1 | 0.774:1 |
| Reverse | 3.440:1 | 3.440:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.065:1 | 3.065:1 |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, hydraulic twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, and 22mm stabilizer bar | Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, hydraulic twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, and 22mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Torsion axle with gas-filled, hydraulic monotube shock absorbers and coil springs | Torsion axle with gas-filled, hydraulic monotube shock absorbers and coil springs |
| Steering | ||
| Type | Rack-and-pinion type, power assisted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Rack-and-pinion type, power assisted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Overall Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Turning circle (curb to curb) | 34.78 ft. | 34.78 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | ||
| Front | 11.0-in. ventilated discs | 11.0-in. ventilated discs |
| Rear | 10.3-in. solid discs | 10.3-in. solid discs |
| ABS | 4-wheels, 4-channels, 4-sensors with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | 4-wheels, 4-channels, 4-sensors with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| Tires | P205/55R16 89H | P215/45R17 87H |
| Wheels | 16-in. steel and alloy | 17-in. alloy |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Overall length | 178.3 in. | 178.3 in. |
| Overall width | 69.9 in. | 69.9 in. |
| Overall height | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Tread Width (front/rear) - 16" | 61.0 in. / 61.5 in. | - |
| Tread Width (front/rear) - 17" | - | 61.1 in. / 61.6 in. |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Head room | ||
| Front | 40.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Rear | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. |
| Leg room | ||
| Front | 43.6 in. | 43.6 in. |
| Rear | 33.1 in. | 33.1 in. |
| Shoulder room | ||
| Front | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
| Rear | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. |
| Hip room | ||
| Front | 53.5 in. | 53.5 in. |
| Rear | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. |
| EPA Volume | ||
| EPA passenger volume | 95.6 cubic ft. | 95.6 cubic ft. |
| EPA cargo (trunk) volume | 14.8 cubic ft. | 14.8 cubic ft. |
| EPA total volume | 110.4 cubic ft. | 110.4 cubic ft. |
| Capacities | ||
| Fuel | 12.8 gallons | 12.8 gallons |
| Curb Weight | ||
| 6-speed manual | 2,661 - 2,820 | - |
| 6-speed automatic | 2,701 - 2,877 | 2,701 - 2,877 |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| 6-speed M/T | ||
| City | 28 mpg | - |
| Highway | 38 mpg | - |
| Combined | 32 mpg | - |
| 6-speed A/T | ||
| City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Highway | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Combined | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| 2013 Elantra Features | ||
GLS
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Limited
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| Functional Features | ||
| Body Construction: | ||
| High steel unibody | STD |
STD |
| Engine: | ||
| 1.8L DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder with D-CVVT | STD |
STD |
| Steering: | ||
| Rack-and-pinion type steering gear | STD |
STD |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), power assisted | STD |
STD |
| Suspension: | ||
| Front: Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, hydraulic twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers and 22 mm stabilizer bar | STD |
STD |
| Rear: Torsion axle suspension with coil springs and gas-filled hydraulic monotube shock absorbers | STD |
STD |
| Transmission/Drive System: | ||
| 6-speed manual transmission | STD |
- |
| 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive lock-up torque converter, gate type, electronic shift lock system | OPT |
STD |
| SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode (A/T only) | OPT |
STD |
| Front wheel drive | STD |
STD |
| Exterior Features | ||
| Front fog lights | OPT |
STD |
| Daytime running lights with OFF switch | STD |
STD |
| Automatic headlights | - |
OPT |
| Headlights with escort function and headlight welcome function | STD |
STD |
| Dual heated bodycolor power outside mirrors | STD |
STD |
| Dual heated bodycolor power outside mirrors with turn signal indicator | - |
STD |
| Bumpers, bodycolor | STD |
STD |
| Grille, chrome accents | STD |
- |
| Grille, black chrome | - |
STD |
| Door handles, bodycolor | STD |
STD |
| Windshield shade band | STD |
STD |
| Tinted glass | STD |
STD |
| Solar glass | STD |
STD |
| Front 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers with mist function | STD |
STD |
| Power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, safety one-touch | - |
STD |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| 16-in. steel wheel and P205/55R16 tires | STD |
- |
| 16-in. alloy wheel and P205/55R16 tires | OPT |
- |
| 17-in. alloy wheel and P215/45R17 tires | - |
STD |
| Interior Features | ||
| Roof trim, high density non-woven | STD |
STD |
| Door trim, cloth inserts | OPT |
- |
| Door trim, leatherette inserts | - |
STD |
| Door handles, metal paint | STD |
STD |
| Door armrest, integrated | STD |
STD |
| Door map pockets with bottle holders, front and rear | STD |
STD |
| Sunvisors with vanity mirrors with cover | STD |
STD |
| Driver and passenger sunvisor extension | OPT |
STD |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | OPT |
STD |
| Shift knob, urethane | STD |
- |
| Shift knob, leather | - |
STD |
| Parking brake handle | STD |
STD |
| Floor covering, needle punch carpeting | STD |
STD |
| Door scuff, step plate | STD |
STD |
| Air conditioning | STD |
STD |
| Heater with rear seat heater ducts | STD |
STD |
| Cabin air filter | STD |
STD |
| Rear window defroster | STD |
STD |
| Urethane steering wheel | STD |
- |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | - |
STD |
| Tilt steering wheel | STD |
STD |
| Telescopic steering wheel | STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel audio controls | OPT |
STD |
| Cruise control | STD |
STD |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition | OPT |
STD |
| Interior Illumination | ||
| Central dome light with delay | STD |
STD |
| Front maplights with sunglass holder | STD |
STD |
| Cargo area light | STD |
STD |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder surround | OPT |
STD |
| I/P switch illumination (hazard) | STD |
STD |
| Convenience Features | ||
| Cruise control, steering wheel mounted | STD |
STD |
| Trip computer (distance to empty, average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, elapsed time) | STD |
STD |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down, all window switches illuminated | STD |
STD |
| Power windows with driver's auto-up | - |
STD |
| Power door locks | STD |
STD |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm, panic and trunk open | STD |
STD |
| Remote fuel filler door, hood, and trunk releases | STD |
STD |
| Trunk inner cover | STD |
STD |
| Lower console storage box with cover | STD |
STD |
| Center console, fixed armrest storage box | STD |
- |
| Center console, sliding armrest | OPT |
STD |
| Dual cupholders, front center console-mounted | STD |
STD |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | STD |
STD |
| 12-volt outlet (2) | STD |
STD |
| Assist grips (3) | STD |
STD |
| Rear coat hanger (1) | STD |
STD |
| Glove compartment with dampers | STD |
STD |
| Inside rearview mirror, manual day/night | STD |
STD |
| Proximity key entry with electronic push button start | - |
OPT |
| Seats | ||
| Premium cloth seating surfaces | STD |
- |
| Leather seating surfaces | - |
STD |
| Heated front seats | OPT |
STD |
| Driver seat with 6-way adjustment with height adjustment | STD |
STD |
| Front passenger slide/recline | STD |
STD |
| Front passenger seatback pocket | STD |
STD |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with adjustable head restraints | STD |
STD |
| Rear seat folding release in trunk | STD |
STD |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | STD |
STD |
| Heated rear seats | - |
STD |
| Power driver's seat with lumbar support | - |
STD |
| Safety & Security | ||
| Driver and front passenger advanced airbags | STD |
STD |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) | STD |
STD |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (2) | STD |
STD |
| Front and rear passengers side air curtains (2) | STD |
STD |
| Event data recorder | STD |
STD |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | STD |
STD |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | STD |
STD |
| Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors (LATCH) | STD |
STD |
| Power window lock-out button | STD |
STD |
| Child safety locks (rear) | STD |
STD |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | STD |
STD |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | STD |
STD |
| Brake Assist | STD |
STD |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | STD |
STD |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | STD |
STD |
| Front and rear crumple zones | STD |
STD |
| 5-MPH bumpers | STD |
STD |
| Front and Rear Door Bodyside reinforcements | STD |
STD |
| Shift interlock system | STD |
STD |
| Steering wheel locks when key is removed | STD |
OPT |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alert | STD |
STD |
| Smart Pedal | STD |
STD |
| Immobilizer | - |
OPT |
| Emergency Trunk Release | STD |
STD |
| Instrumentation | ||
| Meters/gauges: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, digital odometer, trip odometer, digital clock and external temperature | STD |
STD |
| Indicators: Digital PRND (A/T only), turn signal/hazard and high beam | STD |
STD |
| Indicator: EcoShift (M/T only) | STD |
- |
| Indicator: Active Eco (A/T only) | OPT |
STD |
| Indicator: Cruise control | STD |
STD |
| Indicator: Front foglight | OPT |
STD |
| Warning lights: Oil pressure, battery charge, door ajar, airbag, seatbelt, low fuel, trunk lid open, brake, check engine, ABS, TPMS, ESC and water temperature | STD |
STD |
| Warning chimes: Key-in-ignition with door ajar and seatbelt | STD |
STD |
| Adjustable illumination level | STD |
STD |
| Audio System | ||
| Autonet 172-Watt AM/FM/SiriusXM® Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers (two front-door-mounted speakers, two tweeters and two rear speakers) | STD |
STD |
| 360-Watt 7-in. navigation system with high resolution touchscreen with rearview camera, AM/FM/SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system and premium audio with external amp | - |
OPT |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition | OPT |
STD |
| Aux input jack and iPod®/USB port | STD |
STD |
| Speed-sensitive automatic volume control | STD |
STD |
| In-glass AM/FM antenna | STD |
STD |
| Roof-mounted SiriusXM® antenna, bodycolor | STD |
STD |
| Optional Features | ||
| GLS Preferred Package requires GLS A/T Equipment Package and includes front fog lights, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice recognition, cloth insert door trim, sliding center armrest, illuminated vanity mirrors with driver extension, illuminated ignition and heated front seats | OPT |
- |
| Limited Technology Package includes navigation system with 7-in. screen, rearview camera, 360-Watt premium audio with digital external amp, dual automatic temperature control, automatic headlamps and proximity key entry with electronic push button start with immobilizer | - |
OPT |