707-981-4203 Every 2012 Hyundai Elantra is front-wheel drive and comes standard with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque. Vehicles sold in California get a partial zero-emissions vehicle (PZEV) version of this engine, with output of 145 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque. On the GLS, a six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. The Limited comes standard with the automatic. No matter which enginetransmission combo you choose, you will end up with very impressive fuel economy. EPA estimates are 29 mpg city40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined.