After its European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year, the mildly facelifted Hyundai ix35 has landed in the UK with on-the-road prices starting from £16,995 for the base 1.6-liter petrol 2WD to £27,755 for the 2.0L diesel AWD. First deliveries will commence on September 1st.
Along with the soft cosmetic revisions to the crossover’s front and rear ends, the new ix35 also gains chassis and suspension upgrades that promise to improve both ride and handling, plus new standard and optional equipment such as LED Daytime running and positioning lights, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and Trailer Stability Assist.
Hyundai has realigned the ix35’s lineup that now comprises five specification trims, including the entry-level S, mid-range SE and SE Nav and two range-topping grades called ‘Premium’ and ‘Premium Panorama’.
The S includes 16-inch alloy wheels, remote central locking with alarm, USB and AUX connections, air conditioning, glove compartment with cooling function, Trip Computer, Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Brake Control.
The SE enhances the standard specification with 17-inch wheels , Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, front foglights, heated front and rear seats, LED taillights, rear parking sensors, auto dimming rearview mirror and leather steering wheel and gearknob.
Moving up to the SE Nav adds a navigation system, rearview parking camera, upgraded seven-speaker sound system and ‘sharkfin’ antenna.
The two top trims are the Premium and the Premium Panorama, both of which come with 18-inch wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights with self-levelling system, chrome door handles and headlamp washers, keyless entry, leather seats and privacy glass. The Panorama adds an electric tilt and slide panoramic sunroof.
Engine options for the revised ix35 include the 1.6-litre GDi petrol and 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre CRDi diesel engines, with the addition of Hyundai’s offer Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG) as an option on the 1.7-litre CRD, while the company has replaced the 179hp (181PS) 6sp auto model with a 134hp (136PS) 6sp auto AWD version with decreased performance but better fuel economy (41.5mpg combined versus 39.3mpg combined previously) and lower CO2 (179g/km versus 189g/km previously).
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