2010 Hyundai ix35 (Tucson)
October 29, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Hyundai Australia has officially announced the Tucson replacement, now called the ix35, will be available in Australia in the second quarter of 2010.
A new diesel engine based on the recently released 2.2-litre turbodiesel (in Santa Fe and Kia Sorento) will highlight the new ix35 range.
Just like the i20, the ix35 was designed in the Korean company’s Russelsheim design studio in Germany. The design language change is rather obvious with a much more European look to the whole package that is being called “fluidic sculpture”.
Although we can’t confirm Australian specifications, we believe a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will be offered alongside a 2.0-litre R diesel engine (same family as the 2.2-litre R engine).
Petrol variants will deliver 123kW and 196Nm of torque whilst the R diesel will be available in two variants (in Europe – we suspect Australia will only get the top-spec diesel). The base diesel will develop 102kW and 313Nm or torque whilst the top of the range model achieves a very impressive 136kW and 391Nm of torque (using around 6.5L/100km of fuel).
Eventually there is the possibility of a 1.7-litre turbodiesel to join the lineup. The ix35 will be available in both front and four-wheel drive.
Much like the Santa Fe, the ix35 will come with a choice of either a six-speed manual transmissions or the new Kia/Hyundai jointly developed and fully sealed six-speed automatic transmission.
Features include a rear-view camera available on the higher-spec variants (similar to the one found in the Kia Soul, Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe) and start-stop engine technology.
On the more technical side of things, the ix35 has a wheel base of 2640mm which is 10mm longer than the current Tucson. It measures up at 4410mm in length and 1820mm in width, making it 85mm longer and 20mm wider than before.
It is unlikely that Hyundai will offer a V6 variant to replace the current mode (which is not very popular with buyers). Australian pricing is still undetermined.
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*Like* This is a good, lower price Soft-Roader… The front is rather ‘polarising’ though….
I am visiting Korea now and have seen this in person and jumped in it too, it looks and feels great pics here http://wadiver.com/ca prices from AU$19K to AU$29K with todays exchange rate. web site http://www.hyundai.com/ShowRoo.....2_1_1.html and http://www.hyundai.com/kr/
Hagar, you say $19K to $29K.
That’s with the steering wheel on the right,Right?
Ok so between March and June 2010! I assume this is because they want to build up stocks of the turbo diesel auto.
I do hate it when they force you to buy the top spec if you want a diesel particularly because diesel commands a premium anyway. Poor move Hyundai if it\’s true.
One thing I notice is the front bumper fog light housing is different in Korean and European models. The latter gets a nice chrome surround and round lights. The Koreans get a flush fog light.
Yes..nice nice…
I agree, the direct frontal shots do look slightly polarising…Though the front 3/4 angle shots all look good to my eyes.
Lol..so much for all the talk earlier this year for this car launching towards the end of 2009-
This should be a pretty big player in the market…looks good…specs sounds good..
Price it nice … watch it sell.
Looks the goods but I think the Grubby buggers here in Aus will price it at least 10% above the last model to bring in line with the competition.
From that statement, you must have knocked back every pay increase since you started working.
Idiot, what does that have to do with an individuals pay packet?
I am talking about the distributors getting greedy, fattening their margins.
Looks very similar to the Ford Kuga also due for release in OZ in 2010.
True, you can see where they have got the design from!
The Kuga has been around since 2008 so I have no idea why we have to wait an extra 2 years!
My guess is 2L petrol will be FD and 2L CRDi will be AWD.
Pricing from $30K.
With 5* safety and Hyundai’s usual excellent equipment, backed by the 5 Yr warranty = Bargain.
Surely the pricing of this will have to be cheaper than a 30k start.. Considering the Dualis is around 26-27k I think the base model will have to start around here.. Top end diesel Id expect to be around 35k, as Santa fe base model starts around 37k, and tiguan pricing starts in the mid 30’s.
might put this one on my short list.
when are you going to release tucson iX35
i hope this december2010
we hope this December 2009 you will release the tucson iX35. WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!