The Hyundai IX35 is one of the manufacturer's latest 4x4 vehicles to hit the market. It's a car that is open in two and four wheel drive formats and includes many features to enhance the driving experience and practicality as a four wheel drive.
The Hyundai IX35 is a feature-packed and low-cost four wheel drive.
The IX35 Offers Excellent Features For a Low Cost
The IX35 features a number of attractive options that make it a top 4x4 for the money. It offers 17-inch alloy wheels, power assisted steering, full electric windows, keyless entry and more.
A Bluetooth connection is included in the vehicle's control panel to connect up your smartphone, and a USB connection is available to play your music direct from your MP3 player. It also has rear parking sensors for parking in tight spaces, and an electronic trip computer. The Eco Drive Indicator is also run with a control to keep the vehicle running at the right engine speeds to keep fuel consumption as low as possible. Some of these features are specific to the higher level of trim, however even the basic model still contains quite a few.
Practicality of the Hyundai IX35
This vehicle can work with a strong amount of towing weight while on the road. It has a towing capacity of 750 kg and can go up to 2,000 kg when the more powerful 2.0L engine is added. There's also a 60/40 split row in the back, thus making it easier for more luggage to be stored in the vehicle as needed.
The Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control features both work well with controlling the vehicle in many otherwise tricky situations, and will stop the vehicle from inadvertently moving downhill while starting up.
The IX35 is well endowed when it comes to interior features and gadgets.
Engine and Fuel Economy of the IX35
The engine on the Hyundai IX35 can be either petrol or diesel depending on your preferences. The 1.6L 2WD manual petrol engine uses six gears and can reach 60 mph in about eleven seconds. The 1.7 or 2.0L 4WD diesel engine has about twice as much torque as the petrol engine, and obviously has much more capability being a 4x4.
The vehicle offers an average of about 48 mpg or 5.8 L/100 km. Much of this is thanks to the four wheel drive system being 'on demand' while the Intelligent Stop and Go feature will turn the engine on and off whenever the car comes to a halt (eg: for traffic lights etc..). The saving of this 'idling time' helps to save your fuel, and your money.
Pros and Cons of the Vehicle
There are many positives that come with the Hyundai IX35. It features many safety features as well as the gadgets already mentioned such as Bluetooth and rear parking sensors, keyless entry and more. Consequently this car would make an excellent family 4x4, especially considering the reasonable purchase price. In terms of safety, it has six airbags plus an electronic stability system and a traction control system. There are also several electric heated features including heated front seats, windows and door mirrors.
There are also a few issues that should be considered, however. The cloth seating in this vehicle doesn't look up to par with some other vehicles of the class and doesn't really have a 'premium' feel to it. The engine is relatively loud and the sound can come through the cabin in certain situations. Also, the vehicle only features six seats and does not have a seventh seat option, unlike some other 4x4's such as the Discovery.
How Much Does it Cost?
A typical Hyundai IX35 will cost between £16,800 and £25,000. The most expensive models are the 2.0L diesel engine model that has satellite navigation features.
I am interested in the Hyundai ix35 4x4, I would like to know how much the cost of the car is. I was also wondering if there is a deposit on the car and how much I will have to pay monthly.
Hi Cordelia, every dealership would charge a different amount for the car and so the finance details would vary accordingly. I'd suggest having a look on some of the most popular car sales websites and seeing what the going-rate is for the IX35.