AS THE FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW draws closer, Hyundai has released a raft of technical details for the stylish 2010 ix35, the Korean carmaker’s successor to the outgoing Tucson.
The first of Hyundai’s new generation models to showcase the company’s “Fluidic sculpture” design language, the ix35 features a range of all-new engines to complement the brand new styling.
In Europe and likely in Australia, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine developing 123kW and 196Nm of torque will start the line-up.
Hyundai’s new 2.0 litre R diesel engines will follow, starting with a 102kW/313Nm unit and topping out with a high-output version of the same engine developing 137kW and 391Nm of torque.
Carbon emissions for front-wheel-drive petrol manual ix35 are rated at 178g/km. The 4WD manual diesel emits 158g/km, and the front-wheel-drive manual diesel is rated at 165g/km.
From 2010, the European market ix35 will be joined by a 1.6 litre GDI petrol engine developing 104kW and 166Nm of torque, releasing 158g/km of CO2.
An entry-level 1.7 litre turbodiesel will follow the GDI petrol engine, producing 85kW and 254Nm of torque. Emissions for this engine are rated at 149g/km.
Six-speed manual transmissions will be fitted as standard with the diesel models, and the higher-output R diesel engine will be available with Hyundai’s new six-speed automatic transmission as an option.
To help drivers achieve maximum driving efficiency, a new “ECO” display in the centre of the instrument cluster flashes at the optimum gear shift point.
A rear-view camera will be offered with higher-spec models featuring the 3.5-inch LCD display. Steering-mounted controls and a push button ignition will also feature on higher-spec models.
Passenger and storage space should be greatly improved in the the ix35.
Riding on a 2640mm wheelbase - 10mm longer than its Tucson forebear - and measuring 4410mm in length and 1820mm in width, the new SUV/CUV is 85mm longer and 20mm wider than the Tucson.
Production is due to begin for the Korean market in September, and international markets from November.
The ix35, designed and engineered in Europe, will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15.
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Eww, looking at the 2nd photo it looks like a bomb split the decent design from this ugly back lights =/
Goodbye Tuscon!
Hello ix35, which is *trying* to hard in the looks dept.
Designed in Europe for Asian taste…
The technology of the engine and transmission is as good as anybody elses in Europe/World.
The other brands better hope the Koreans stop improving at this gang busters rate…..
Cheers
F-0
Confirming Audi as the design of the moment to copy.
Looks ok from the side view, not a slab flat sided square style like most of the other SUV’s, wonder what the interior is like?
I believe the petrol engines had direct-injection, nothing but world-class here!
If the 2WD “CITY” model is in the low $20k’s, they are going to sell a whole bunch of them.
We all need to take our hats off at the progress Hyundai/Kia are making.
Cheers,
F-0
PS// MotorShow in German is going to be bonza, heaps of new cars going to be released, supply me a ticket TMR, will attend on your behalf!
I’d say this looks more Tribeca than Q5, Marto
@Marto
Well seeing the ex head honcho of VW/VAG Group [Peter Shynder {sp?}] left them and went to work for Kia/Hyundai its to be expected.
Mind you, its to early to comment on the i35x till we see it in the metal.
I recon it looks complicated, [but still ok] bit like the first series SantaFe
Cheers,
F-0
Looks like a GIANT Ford Fiesta
The side view looks like the Murano. I agree, the front looks like a Fiesta.
I think it looks quite decent for a compact SUV. I would consider one if the price is right.
I’m betting the Tuscon name is replaced in Oz by the ix35, and likewise, the 2010 Sonata will be known as the i40. It will be part of Hyundai’s reinvention of their brand.
Will there be an auto diesel for the Australian market?
Hi Steven. Australian specifications have not been announced, however we expect to have a clearer idea on what models are coming by the end of this year.
That is quite a nice looking small SUV
Thanks for the update Tony.
If they have a diesel auto at a reasonable price ($35k) then they will kill the opposition with their underpowered 2.4 petrols.
I love the styling but I suspect some colours will look better.
This car gets better by the day but I wonder if we will be forced to buy the top spec diesel to get an auto? A little disappointed by that but if it comes in at a lower price than the CR-V then it should still be a good value proposition.
I hope it accommodates taller people! I hate sitting on seats and not in them. The steering wheel usually feels like it’s sitting on my knees.