Hyundai ix35 (10 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 19 May 2010
The ix35 may effectively be the replacement for the underwhelming Tucson - but it's also much more than that. It represents a huge leap forward for Hyundai in terms of interior quality, exterior design and refinement. Elements such as the distinctive grille and modern cabin design make their debut in the ix35 and it leads the way in terms of economy and emissions too with impressively efficient and cheap to run engines. Despite its off-roader looks, most ix35s are two-wheel drive and its surprisingly compact with an overall length shorter than a Vauxhall Astra, making it easy to park. Comfortable and quiet on the move, there's little to find fault with and the icing on the cake is the ix35's superb value for money. It comes incredibly well equipped, has a five-year warranty as standard and is easily a match for more mainstream alternatives from Toyota and Volkswagen.
5 out of 5

Equipment

The ix35 is incredibly well equipped as standard and the entry-level Style model comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, ESP stability control, air conditioning, Bluetooth with voice recognition, downhill brake control, electric windows, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, cooled glovebox, hill start assist, leather steering wheel, remote central locking, steering wheel audio controls, CD stereo with iPod connectivity, reverse parking sensors, a trip computer plus heated seats in the front and back. The Premium trim adds 18-inch alloys, a full length panoramic glass sunroof, automatic headlights, chrome interior trim, cruise control, dual zone climate control, electrically folding door mirrors, keyless entry, rear privacy glass, rain sensitive wipers and part-leather upholstery. Two option packs are available (only on the Premium) in the form of the Media Pack, which adds a reverse parking camera and a touchscreen sat nav system, while the Individual Pack includes full leather upholstery and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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