Hyundai ix35

Hyundai ix35
Production period:	since 2004
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Hyundai Tucson (1st gen.)
Successor:	except China: Hyundai Tucson (3rd gen.)

The Hyundai ix35 is a compact SUV from the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai . It is the official successor to the Hyundai Tucson in most markets . In South Korea the model is built as the Hyundai Tucson ix , and in Egypt by the Ghabbour Group as the Hyundai Tucson ix35 , and thus continues the model name of the predecessor in these regions. The European model, on the other hand, has been produced by Kia Motors Slovakia in Žilina since September 2009 . From July 2011 it was also manufactured in the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech plant in Nošovice .

International version (2009-2015)

1st generation
Hyundai ix35 (2009-2013)
Production period:	2009-2015
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.6–2.4 liters (99–130 kW) Diesel engines : 1.7–2.0 liters (85–135 kW)
Length:	4410 mm
Width:	1820 mm
Height:	1660 mm
Wheelbase :	2640 mm
Empty weight :	1380-1787 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test

history

The name follows the new naming that began with the Hyundai i30 . Outside of Europe, the model is still partly sold under the name Tucson or Tucson ix (such as in South Korea). Sales began in March 2010 and there were a total of 10,703 new registrations in Germany in 2010.

Rear view
Hyundai ix35 (2013-2015)
Rear view

The ix35 was presented at the IAA 2009 in Frankfurt. The ix35 has been completely redesigned and has nothing in common with its predecessor. The new shape, called fluidic sculpture by Hyundai , is also used in the Hyundai Sonata 6th generation / Hyundai i40 . Like the previous model, the ix35 is available with front or all-wheel drive, depending on the model variant.

In Germany, the ix35 is offered with five engines: the 1.6-liter direct injection engine with 99 kW (135 PS), a 120 kW (163 PS) 2.0-liter Theta II gasoline engine or a 2.0-liter Common rail diesel. The R-series diesel engine is available with 100 kW (136 hp) and 135 kW (184 hp). Since November 2010, the ix35 1.7 CRDi Blue Drive model has also been available with a 1.7 liter U-series common rail diesel with 85 kW (116 hp), a maximum torque of 260 Nm and a start-stop system Idle stop & go .

In North America, a 2.4-liter gasoline engine from the same Theta series with 131 kW (178 hp) and 228 Nm torque is also available. A 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic is available for the petrol engine. A 6-speed manual transmission for the diesel engines and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the 2.0-liter versions.

Since 2012, Hyundai produced with the ix35 FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) a hydrogen - fuel cell vehicle based on the ix35. Hyundai specifies an output of 100 kW (136 hp) and a torque of 300 Nm. One tank of fuel contains 5.64 kg of hydrogen and should be enough for a range of almost 600 km.

In September 2013, the Hyundai ix35 received a facelift , which is characterized by redesigned headlights, LED daytime running lights and new side mirrors with LED indicators. At the same time, a new 2.0-liter gasoline engine with direct injection and an output of (122 kW) 166 hp was introduced.

Engines

model	Displacement	cylinder	Power at 1 / min	Torque at 1 / min	Consumption according to ECE	construction time
Otto
1.6 GDI	1591 cc	4th	99 kW (135 PS) / 6300	164 Nm / 4850	6.4-6.8 l / 100 km	10/2010–07/2015
2.0 ¹	1998 cc	4th	120 kW (163 PS) / 6200	194 Nm / 4600	7.5-8.4 l / 100 km	03/2010-09/2013
2.0 GDI ¹	1999 cc	4th	122 kW (166 PS) / 6200	205 Nm / 4000	7.8-8.3 l / 100 km	09/2013–07/2015
diesel
1.7 CRDi	1685 cc	4th	85 kW (116 PS) / 4000	260 Nm / 1250-2750	5.2-5.3 l / 100 km	10/2010–07/2015
2.0 CRDi ¹	1995 cc	4th	100 kW (136 PS) / 4000	320 Nm / 1800-2500	5.5-5.7 l / 100 km	since 03/2010
2.0 CRDi 4WD	1995 cc	4th	135 kW (184 PS) / 4000	383 Nm / 1800-2500 (392 Nm / 1800-2500) ²	6.1–7.2 l / 100 km	03/2010–07/2015

¹ Optionally also available with all-wheel drive.

² With automatic transmission.

Registration numbers

A total of 106,479 ix35s were newly registered in Germany between 2010 and 2017.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Chinese version (since 2017)

2nd generation

Production period:	since 2017
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engine : 1.4–2.0 liters (103–118 kW)
Length:	4435 mm
Width:	1850 mm
Height:	1680-1715 mm
Wheelbase :	2640 mm
Empty weight :	1350-1507 kg

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In China , the international version of the ix35 was built by the Beijing-Hyundai joint venture between 2010 and 2018 . Even with the introduction of the Tucson TL , the vehicle was still available. In addition, Beijing-Hyundai has been offering another compact SUV based on the international version as an ix35 since the end of 2017. So in China two ix35s and the Tucson were sold at the same time. In November 2018, an alternative version of the Tucson replaced the international ix35. Since then, an ix35 and two Tucson have been offered. The manufacturer is pursuing a similar strategy with the Hyundai Elantra , of which three generations are being offered in parallel in China.

At Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors , the third Kia Sportage generation, which is based on the ix35, is also being built in China in parallel to the fourth generation (there Kia KX5). In addition, from 2018, the Kia NP, an identical model to the ix35 introduced in 2017, will be sold.

Technical specifications

The ix35, introduced in 2017, is powered by a 118 kW (160 PS) two-liter gasoline engine . As standard, the SUV has a front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission , is optional all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission available. Since December 2018, a turbocharged 1.4-liter gasoline engine with 103 kW (140 PS) and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission has also been available.

Parameters	1.4T 2WD	2.0 2WD	2.0 4WD
Construction period	since 12/2018	since 11/2017
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine
Engine charging	turbocharger	-
Displacement	1353 cc	1999 cc
Max. power	103 kW (140 PS) at 6000 rpm	118 kW (160 PS) at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque	242 Nm at 1500-3200 rpm	193 Nm at 4800 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive		all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	7-speed double clutch transmission	6-speed manual transmission	6- speed automatic transmission
Gearbox, optional	-	[6-speed automatic transmission]	-
Readings
Top speed	188 km / h	183 km / h [186 km / h]	184 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	k. A.	k. A.	10.2 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	6.2 l super	7.1–7.3 l super [6.9–7.4 l super]	7.8–8.0 l super