DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 – The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year today.

2012 Hyundai Elantra B-Roll Video

Impressive MPG and class-leading front legroom in a car that's changing the way we think about compacts. Snap out of it. The 40-MPG Elantra.

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