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We drive the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell - is this the car of the future? We find out on a trip from Venice, Italy to Frankfurt, Germany. The only emission - H20 - water.
Another wedding takes Dave back over to WA where, this time, he racks up the miles in the Hyundai ix35...
Mondays are always exciting. They’re usually one of the busiest days in the CarAdvice garage, returning cars we had the week before and picking up new ones. I spotted the Hyundai ix35 and was hoping to score it for the night. I was keen to take it for a run around the city...
Academics and eco tech trailblazers tell us that cars running on hydrogen-powered fuel cells are the holy grail for true emissions-free mobility, so we put the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell to the test on a trip from Venice to Frankfurt. Their motivation is simple enough; Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe...
http://www.caradvice.com.au/337185/?yt_desc - Read the article here. The all-new 2015 Hyundai Tucson has been revealed at an exclusive event in Berlin, Germany, and CarAdvice was among the first journalists globally to get a glimpse of the all-new medium SUV...
Tegan Lawson checks out the updated version of Hyundai's compact SUV.
Assembled for this mega-test are 10 models that represent one-third of total SUV volume in Australia – and that’s without including sales for the newest contender here and catalyst for this test, the Jeep Cherokee. It looks bold, it’s available only with petrol engines (for now), and it’s priced under $40,000 to compete with the mainstream...
Hyundai has issued recalls for earlier versions of its ix35, Santa Fe and Sonata model lines this week, with the SUVs susceptible of a fire risk while the sedan could have a faulty parking brake. ix35 and Santa Fe recall (446 vehicles) The Korean manufacturer has recalled 446 examples of its popular SUV models, sold between 31 August 2011 and 1 November 2011, over concerns vehicles fitted with an 'R' diesel engine could spring a fuel leak, posing a fire risk...
Hyundai will be the supplier of the first order for hydrogen-powered cars in Australian history, after the ACT government announced it will buy 20 of the company’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicles as part of its Renewable Transport Fuels Test Berth in Canberra...
Hyundai has issued a recall for 1100 of its ix35 SUVs over fears an automatic transmission oil cooler hose may not have been manufactured to the correct specifications. According to the South Korean car maker, prolonged use can lead to fluid leakage which may cause a mechanical failure of the transmission...
Australia’s industry and science minister has labelled hydrogen “the fuel of the future” and rather remarkably brushed off hybrid and electric vehicles as mere “transitioning technology”...
Well, I suppose I should stop whingeing. Going back many years, this car would have been space age, but as of today it's getting a little primitive. It still needs to be updated on a lot of features. Accessibility and seat padding seem to be falling behind compared to the old cars, but the safety features are pretty good...
This is my second review of our little iX35 Active. Well great news! We just had the 60,000 service (last one that is capped) still did not need brake rotors or pads - very happy. 95% of our driving is 100kph highway which are very easy on components and no traffic lights here. Just put new Yokohama's on after 60k' on the original Kumo's, which were only swapped front to back once...
Styling: The small SUV market was really starting to hit its stride when the Hyundai ix35 arrived in 2010. It introduced Hyundai's new dynamic fluidic design to Australia, a design that stood it apart from many of its rivals and made its predecessor - the original Tuscon - look instantly ancient...
The ix35 is outstanding value for money. Above average fuel efficiency. Smooth ride even in areas of rough road and dirt road. Comfortable for both short and long distance travel. Features are all very good. The 12 volt outlets are excellent in number and position. The drink holders are well positioned...
