Hyundai ix35
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Been a great car but faulty window buttons – I bought the car from the lot - as a demo car. It has been a great car. The only issue is - as soon as it come out of warranty I started having issues with the window buttons. An interesting it was the ones rarely used… they stopped working… over time all the window buttons stopped working, which was a pain if it happened with the window down, I… Read more
also had one of the motors in the window go… In the last year I have spent over $1000 to have my windows open or shut. The car is 10 years old! The car navigation couldn’t be used after it turned 5 as the screen touch doesn’t work properly…. And the reversing camera is very blurry. The steering wheel is deteriorating and driver seat is deteriorating too. The car has been well taken care of, all log book services Though I feel things are mechanically going to go wrong, as there are lots of new noises.
The engine mounts are terrible in this car – I bought this car second hand and it really seemed like a great car. Not so sure now. The stereo does not work and now the engine mounts need replacing. These are almost impossible to get and it seems Hyundai have cornered the market meaning the parts are incredibly expensive. One of the mounts needed the transmission mount is not even in the country and could take up to 8 weeks to get. Show details
Hyundai should be banned from Australia – Catastrophic Engine failure at 75000klms & Hyundai don't care. We had this car feom brand new & driven by me. I loved this car & it was in immaculate condition & serviced on time or before everytime. Please, please rethink Hyundai or Kia it will just give you financial stress & heartache. Worst customer service or non existent service. If I could give a minus it would be -1000. Dealerships should be ashamed of themselves. Show details
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Amazing to drive – We purchased a 2015 ix35 se model after selling our 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Can certainly notice the difference from the 1.8 lt Elantra to the 2.0 lt ix35… perfect height to feel Safe on the road. Feels so comfortable to drive around town but is equally as good on long trips… only issue like So so many people have, is the stereo…. No sound… tried… Read more
everything I possibly could to rectify without having to remove it but I’m led to believe it is a Hardware issue that requires a repair by a specialist. Waiting on quote price for this as I do like these stereos and love the recording function. Aside From this minor fault it’s an amazing car that I highly recommend to anyone!
Serious battery drain issue – Hyundai IX 35 SE (late 2015 model) (Renamed Tucson) Serious battery drain issue: Updated: Latest update 19/10 Hyundai Customer Care has been polite and helpful (after a slight delay) and some communication is now taking place, working towards identifying the issue by the dealership. The Hyundai Dealer concerned has also expressed his intention… Read more
to see if this issue can be addressed to reach a solution. However, a real commitment to solve the problem has yet to be agreed.
This is a copy of the communication to Hyundai, Who I am yet to hear from! (See above update)
Hi (Hyundai Customer Care Officer) I do understand you can’t diagnose by email. However, further to our last communication: (A little bit of personal info has been edited)
Today we just needed to go to the Hospital for an 11am appointment with my Surgeon, for a consent to proceed meeting. I am having major surgery on Friday morning.
Unfortunately today the car once again had a flat battery(probably around the 20th time in 2 years). It had been charged overnight to full last Saturday (as suggested by the RAC), by battery charger and we travelled 100 km on Sunday. Then used the car on Mon, Tuesday and Wednesday locally but not Thursday. We called out the Hyundai Roadside Support today who sent out RAC. So the battery has gone flat again in less than 48 hours. They (RAC) said it looks like a drain issue as clearly the battery is flat and shouldn’t be. So we are again told that the battery seems fine and is charging well with the engine running. It had a new battery in Jan of this year, the 2nd one within 2 years. Stop Press Today! 18/10, RAC have changed the battery again! (Good Will Gesture and the 3rd new battery in approximately 2years) After 20 minutes of the car being locked up the RAC amp meter still shows a drain of 0.38 Amps which is no good at all, Hyundai previously advised a normal drain was around 0.03 AMPS. (RAC stated that a drain of up to 0.05 AMPS may be acceptable)
So we have this Hyundai thats noticeably had this issue ‘continuously’ (documented) since it was just over 3 1/2 years old and under warranty. All services completed by Hyundai (Except for Emergency battery replacement by RAC who are your road side assistance provider anyway)
It’s just had its 6th year service (early) and has completed only 49,427 km and is Now out of warranty. This car is totally like new except it is totally unreliable and it seems that your Hyundai Dealership is incapable of fixing the issue. Yes the BCM has been changed but NO it has not fixed the issue. This car still gets a flat battery whenever it feels like it! The ACCC tells me it is reasonable to have expectations of reliability.
We have been unable to rely on this vehicle actually working, or even use it on many occasions for well over 2 years, since it completed around 30,000km (at which time it was well within its warranty period), which is absolutely unreasonable.
My wife will want to visit me in hospital close to 100km from our main residence. From next Friday and will have no confidence that this car will start when needed. We need a reliable vehicle especially now.
I will add that this car has never been in an accident and was purchased new by us. The car was fitted with a genuine Hyundai Dealer fitted tow bar prior to delivery (which has never been used). Otherwise it has no other ‘extras’.
We have otherwise been very happy with this vehicle, our first experience with Hyundai. To be frank, I would not even be comfortable selling this vehicle without ‘advertising’ the fact that it has this issue that so far Hyundai have been unable to rectify.
So the question is, what do Hyundai think would fair and reasonable? What is Hyundai prepared to do or not do?
As you can imagine we really do have other more serious issues to deal with right now and don’t want or need to have more formal unnecessary communications with the ACCC. Nor do we have any desire to proceed with formal legal representation with any tribunal. However, we do need to resolve this transport issue urgently and ultimately we will do whatever is necessary and I am completely out of patience.
I suggest that you elevate this matter if required, to whoever necessary in order to deal with this issue effectively and ensure we have a reliable Vehicle ASAP. Yours sincerely….
Any suggestions anyone?
Note: This car is driven regularly just like any vehicle we have owned, we have never experienced this issue with any other vehicle.
In-depth reviews
Be careful and notate any dealings with Hyundai when trying to make a warranty claim – I have a 2015 IX35 6speed manual. I purchased the car due to the unlimited km warranty as I drive approx 500km a week travelling to and from work. I have been having my car serviced at Essendon Hyundai for 4 years at every 10,000kms ( approx every 3 months) after complaining for 40,000 kms that my oil was burning through between visits my engine… Read more
was replaced 6 months ago under warranty. At the time of repair I was asked if I wanted to replace my clutch as it was showing signs of wear. I asked if it was needed and was told 'no, but it will be expensive if you ever do need to replace it as we have to take the engine out'. I chose not to spend an additional $3000 on the car as they said it wasn't essential. 4 months later my car breaks down. It gets towed to my home only 5km from breakdown point. I ring Essendon and explain that I think my gear box is broken as I had been having troubles getting it into 1st gear & now it wouldn't go into gear at all. I was told to bring it on the Monday as this occurred on Fri afternoon. The head mechanic was certain it was my clutch and not my gear box. He listened to the car and said he was certain he was correct. I rang Monday to confirm that it was coming in only to be told they couldn't even look at the car for 10days, they had no hire car and their recommendation was to go elsewhere. I rang around and found a clutch specialist that could repair my car in 2 days and had a car available for me to drive. Rang Essendon Hyundai back to enquire if my warranty was still valid if I took it elsewhere. I was assured that as long as genuine parts were used the warranty was covered. I ask enquired as to why the tow truck was charging me to tow the car and the answer was 'your roadside only covers you to come to a Hyundai Dealer.' My clutch was replaced in late January. Approx 4 weeks later I was once again having issues with my gearbox. I rang Hyundai who immediately said it would be an issue with my new clutch and to take It back to the mechanic. I did so, he sent me off to a gearbox specialist that told me In had a gearbox issue and to get it back to Hyundai as it would be covered under warranty. Once again, I rang Essendon. They were once again booked solid for 2 weeks and the mechanic said he was still certain it would be the clutch but to bring it in. It was to be taken in 2 weeks from then. This was on Thursday 5th March. On Saturday 7th March I was driving through Warburton Vic when the car just stopped. The engine was still running but we couldn't get it in gear or even neutral I rang a tow truck and was towed to Hyundai Lilydale. It was a long weekend so no one looked at the car until Tuesday 10th March. I rang Hyundai on the Tuesday to explain why my car was there. They looked at the car and said I needed to get the last mechanic that worked on the car to look at it as it was no longer covered under warranty. I asked for a.diagnostic to be done on the car. They asked me to approve a certain amount of hours to do this and we agreed that 2hours was the starting point and they would call should they need longer with my car. Half an hour later Lilydale rang to say they had diagnosed my car. It was a clutch problem and needed to go back to the clutch mechanic. We asked for proof of this as it was done in a quick period of time only to be told...we have a 30year mechanic. He can hear it is a.clutch problem. Not related to the gear box. Please have your car towed. I had the clutch mechanic tow it to a specialist in Lilydale where the car was pulled apart and it was diagnosed as yes, the new clutch is broken but the gearbox is the cause as it has broken the spinal in the clutch. From this point on, it has taken 30 days of daily calls to Hyundai Customern Service asking them to take the car back and repair it under warranty. 30 days where they have not returned my calls. Where I have emailed requesting they speak with the mechanic so we can move forward, 30 days of having no car and very little communication only to post my anxiety on their Facebook page and receive a message to say ' we have looked into for our case and deemed the clutch to be faulty and therefore have no further responsibility'. All this without ever having a mechanic look at my car. Now after the Facebook post, they are.willing to look at the car as long as I once again pay for towing costs, pay for them to once again pull my gearbox out( which I have already paid the specialist to do) and been told that I will incur the costs of all this if they deem this to not be an issue with my gearbox. All at the small cost of almost $7000 if my warranty is not cleared. It has been the most stressful period. No car for work, no responses from Hyundai and an enmourous amount of costs to me even though to the best of my knowledge I have done nothing wrong.
EXCELLENT! – I bought a brand new IX35 back in June 2011. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It’s the Petrol Elite model. Have got around 6.5litres/km since new. Took 10,000km before this good consumption started. It hasn’t missed a beat since new. I do though get it regularly serviced by Hyundai at the regular recommended intervals. A new… Read more
battery and 2 sets of tyres are the only things I have ever had to replace.
The car has now done $152000km and it has started raising in full consumption since about 140,000km.
I’m now getting Approx 9litres/km which is far too much.
Time to trade it in I think. It’s given me 7 years of perfect driving trust. Has never let me down.
It’s a shame they’ve been discontinued. Although I think the Tucson has replaced it.
I’m thinking the Kona will be my next Hyundai.
I owned a Hyundai Excel before the IX35 and my pRtner has an I20.
All of these cars have been perfect and never gave us a problem whatsoever.
That’s 18yrs of very happy Hyundai driving.
Highly recommend an Hyundai.
Love the car, dislike the service – The initial purchase from Hyundai was very smooth and enjoyable. This car has a lot of features for the price. It is a great family car, with enough room for 2 kids carseats and space for our dog in the middle. Heated seats are bliss in winter! The first set of tyres out of the factory lasted 90,000 kms! It drives well, and I believed it had a… Read more
good warranty and extended warranty. However, when I heard a strange noise shortly after the initial 5 year warranty ran out, I was advised by the service team that I needed to replace the wheel bearings and that they were not going to honour the additional 3 year extended warranty as there were 'gaps' in my service history. Please bear in mind I followed the instructions and always had my car serviced at the dealership - never even purchased a wiper blade elsewhere. To add insult to injury, I got a second opinion and the noise was caused by my tyres, not the bearings. I was quoted $1500 for an item I didn't even require, and my warranty was dishonoured for bearing which are not even a serviceable item! Safe to say I won't be bothering with Hyundai again, which is sad because the actual car is great, and it was the after sales service and dishonesty which has ruined the experience for me.
Positive reviews
10 years old – Hi ,Bought my 2012 ix35 active new ,has been a great car190,000 ks now service every 12 months $200.as we live in country town 95% highway driving wich is easy on your car ,tyers ,batteries ,120ks out of brake pads ,tows trailers approx one ton no probs ,radio recept never been good and now radio cactas some peeling of clear coat on rear of roof… Read more
,but its 10 years old .My score would be 9/10 Now looking at touscon n line been offered 9k trade pretty good ,hope the touscon is as good as the ix wil be sad to see it go as it still looks and goes really well .
Best Car Ever! – Brought this in 2015 Lovely interior, and really nice shape body. I've lived in mainly the country areas, now coastal. No problem very reliable plenty of grunt, especially to over take trucks. Its very good on fuel ,costs me slightly more in fuel in comparison to my last Suzuki Swift. Feels well balanced on the road. Has full sized spare tyre ,… Read more
unlike some new SUVs. I have had a bad back, seats suit me well with adjustable lumber support. Oh and heated seats front &back, didn't think i would use but boy was i wrong. Glove box has a cooler feature from air conditioning super handy in hot weather.
Best Car I've had – I use this car every day and have done since 2013. It really is the best car I've had and I've bought new before. It's spacious, high enough for short me to see, it's never missed a beat! I would highly recommend this car to anyone. We went the SUV because we had a baby and I didn't want to hurt my back - mission accomplished!! I love this… Read more
car so much that when it comes to upgrade I will be getting the Tucson which is the newer model just a name change. Love my car!!
Negative reviews
Very disappointed – I bought this car brand new. Ordered AWD with all options including $800 front sensor Car received is FWD,sensor is a disaster not factory added as expected. I have to reach down steering column when nearing anything and switch it on, then when it beeps switch it off again or wind activates it. This type is available at Jaycay for just over $100. … Read more
Car was 27 months old and sound in radio ceased. Dealer said Bad luck radio only has 2 yr warranties. I phoned Hyundai and was told same. Subsequent visits to 3 auto electricians showed that all agreed that just the radio could not be replaced, and it would cost $900 for the necessary part. My car has been serviced regularly, now done 90,000 kms but 6 yrs with no radio or phone contact availability, and a ridiculous front sensor, along with the fact that I have to rent a 4WD or AWD to visit my late husbands grave have turned me off of Hyundai completely
Average – Active is the base model. Bought brand new impresses then with the electronic bells and whistles record radio etc. But as for driving suspension not the best. No aircon at back seats. Small light for boot. Other than that ok. Show details
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Faulty Engine – Purchased this vehicle in April 2015 - 6 years old now and the engine is failing. Hyundai customer service and warranty are useless and are ignoring me. The engine has signs of scoring causing excessive oil consumption, therefore requires a new short motor. Currently sits at 145,000km - 2 services were overdue but that was 2-3 years ago. This issue started 10months ago. Show details
Recent reviews
Fuel goes past the fueler cap when fueling up – Do any one with the Hyundai Ix35 have a problem when fuelling up my gramma Ix35 on e10 my gramma make me get the fuel at shell petrol station doonside nsw When I fuelling up the Ix35 all the way when it click then full fuel come out little bit past the fuel cap over the paint work when fuelling up does any one have the same problem Show details
All wheel drive failure at 165,000km – We purchased our 2011 Hyundai Highlander because of its great reviews and that it was AWD. At 165,000 we noticed wheel spin from the front wheels. When our mechanic examined the vehicle we were advised that there was no power to the rear wheels because the gear box and transfer case had failed and that it would cost $3,943 to dismantle & remove… Read more
gear box and transfer case, supply and fit 2nd hand transfer case, repair gearbox and replace spline, gaskets and seals, re-assemble!!!! Hyundai Mornington advised they did not deal with warranty issues. When Hyundai customer complaints were asked if they thought it acceptable that their AWD system would only last 165,000km they simply replied that it was out of warranty. Appalling reflection upon Hyundai commitment to supporting their product design and any defects. Never buying another Hyundai. Heard that quite a few AWD have failed on Hyundai. Interested to hear from others with similar problem.
Hyandai IX 35 Special Edition – This is a great family car with massive amounts of safety features including 7 SRS airbags and is a 5 star ancap star rating - would highly recommend to other Mums. Show details
Crap company – I have a elderly parent who owns a 2011 i35 elite auto the gearbox went after 130000 replaced under warranty now the diff has gone after 170000 unfortunately not under warranty looking at big bucks to replace it Hyundai won't come to the party to help fix it I no it's out of warranty it's only got 170000 on it as the car has been driven so… Read more
carefully (aka driving miss daisy) always serviced on the dot what a bloody crap company they dont give a damn dont buy from Hyundai there vehicles are crap
Perfect family car! – After driving my mum's ix35, when my husband and I were shopping for our new family car, this was the one we instantly agreed on. We needed a car that was fuel efficient, reliable (I have a love for Hyundai) and could fit our growing family plus all the gear we would need for road trips and camping. The ix35 certainly doesn't disappoint. It is a really comfortable and smooth ride, plus good looking inside and out. We love it! Show details
Average car which we purchased second hand to downsize – Use the car daily but have recently towed our caravan on a holiday for 10000 km. Had trouble and had to replace the fuel pump and injectors which cost 6,000 dollars. Not happy with availability of parts. The car is regularly serviced by a non Hyundai mechanic. It was was thoroughly checked out prior to going on our holiday. Show details
Great family car however small boot space – We do love our family car. It comes at a great price point for what you get. We have leather interior, reversing camera, heated seats. THIS CAR DOES FIT 3 CHILD RESTRAINTS IN THE BACKSEAT. I have had many people tell me it doesn't I had a friend upgrade her car because of this. When I was pregnant with my third bub I took my car to kidsafe and… Read more
they easily installed 3 child restraints in the back seat. This is a huge plus for the car. Fuel consumption is pretty good in my opinion. The only downside for us is the boot is smaller than anticipated, but still wouldn't change our decision this car is great value.
Ticks all the boxes at a low price point – Economical, cheap buy in cost and what else can you find that drives this nice, has a 5 star safety rating and reverse camera. I could not see anything else in this category that matches the IX35's features. They may no longer have the name but these were only ever a Tucson anyway. Show details
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Brake problem... ix35 – Im having the same problem as everyone else with our 2010 ix35 auto....iv checked Pads and rotors and look ok...the other idea i have is to stop with the car in N...i think its riving to high and driving the car forward...witch is loading the Pads ...im going to test my theory! Show details
This is the best car – I bought this car in 2017 and have loved it ever since, it's cheap to run and so quiet too !! the interior is good with leather seats and seat warmers. electric windows and also iso fix for baby seats which was a must for me. Hyundai cars are the best Show details
DANGEROUS CAR – I DON’T FEEL SAFE-I purchased a second hand IX35 SD 2015 model still in manufacturer’s warranty from a very reputable car yard or so i thought on the Gold Coast, I love the look of this car but do not feel safe driving it. After only about 3 weeks of owning it the car broke down in a shopping center while I was trying to reverse It just died ,… Read more
everything shut down in the middle of the thoroughfare, after getting abused by everyone and me trying to start it for about 5-10 mins it finally started so I then started to drive again and it did exactly the same thing just stopped I had to get it pushed back into a car park to get out of everyone way, I called the card yard that I purchased it from they advised me to get a tow truck organised, I went mental at them They had it in the work shop for 1 week but could not find any fault, they said that they took it to Hyundai who also couldn’t find anything wrong with it. Yesterday my husband was driving it and it did exactly the same thing only this time it stopped in the middle of a two lane busy intersection, we had to pushed it to the side of the road, called the car yard who advised probably bad fuel what rubbish!!!!! This is absolute rubbish, I have read reviews where this is a common issue, this car is dangerous this could have been a lot worse we could have been in a bad accident what would have happened if I was on the freeway and it stopped with no steering going at 100klm.
Good value – This is our first Hyundai. Very impressed, it has been an honest no issues vehicle. It is the wife's car and thus around town and to supermarket. I would not like to be in the back seat long distance, you would need to have no tendency to claustrophobia at all to hack it. I have not got used to the ride, hard to describe, but "boing, boing"… Read more
covers it. The whole car seems to go up and down rather than the front then the back. Bouncy.
The tiny little diesel is free revving, quite punchy and has NO discernable turbo lag. It is on song from idle upwards.
Very impressed with that aspect.
The electric steering is very direct and has a slightly different feel to normal power steering. There is a distinct central position, not saying that is bad, just different.
The other thing that is weird is that all the aircon and radio controls are in the exact opposite locations to that of a Mitsubishi, I still haven't got the hang of that.
Update: Have driven the car a bit more lately and must say that the RHS "A" pillar is quite capable of hiding pedestrians, motor bikes and small cars from the driver. I have to keep reminding myself to look both left and right around the "A" pillar at intersections to make sure nothing is hidden behind it. In short, it is way too big, due to the steep rake angle meaning it has to be heavier than a more vertical pillar.
I love this car - super satisfied – I bought this car new in 2013. It is so quiet and such a smooth ride. It is very spacious, particularly legroom, and the seats are very comfy. The seat warmer is great for cold Melbourne winters. Servicing at Essendon Hyundai has been a good experience but I did have one bad experience at Hyundai Roxburgh Park when they told me I needed a wheel… Read more
alignment as they had analysed wear on my tyres. I declined as I had 4 brand new tyres fitted only 4 weeks prior. 7 years roadside assistance is great to have though I only needed it once recently when I had a flat battery. I’ve had several friends keen to buy an ix35 after riding in mine, and two ended up buying Tucson because the ix35 is discontinued, replaced by the slightly larger Tucson. Road test it - you will love it.
We love our pre owned ix35 – Even though this car has been discontinued it didn't stop me from wanting it. We looked at various different makes and models or cars but I was originally drawn to the ix35 and this is what I wanted to have. We cant make any complaints, it is quiet, has enough mod cons for us including an air con system that keeps us cool during the hot summers here in Perth. I am very happy with this car and would recommend for anyone to get one. Show details
Reliable car – Almost everything about this car is great, it's reliable and very fuel efficient. I love the leather interior and smooth drive, not had any issues thus far except for the plastics on the dash ruining quite easily. Hyundai are known for their poor quailty plastics and leather so i hope it doesn't get much worse. Show details
Could be better – Radio cuts out completely , and just goes blank with no sound. Passenger window does not go down , I have to use the drivers side to put it down. It does go up from the passenger with though. Great to drive though never had an issue with that. Love the interior Show details
great little car – great little car misses has owned it for 4 years haven't had any issues with it bought as a demo and currently has 150.000ks been servicing it myself since 80.000ks besides from the odd tyre sizs (bit expensive because its odd) use it to haul alot of parts great room when backseats are folded down would buy one if you had a few kids or a baby… Read more
because a pram shopping wouldnt fit..
was involved in a 3 car pile up me being the front i was stationery and hit by a jeep that was hit by a corola estimated at a 60kph impact while the airbags did not deploy the car was inspect and it only had minor damage the bumper was quite impressed with how it stood up the impact
Great car - never missed a beat – I've had my ix35 for over three years now and it has never missed a beat. It is beautiful and quiet to drive, very comfortable to sit in and extremely reliable. We take this car to the beach frequently, have our 40kg malamute dog in the back nearly every day, plus our one year old, and the interior still looks as good as new. The only… Read more
frustrating thing I have found is on the odd occasion, the Bluetooth doesn't sync properly, though that is a very small downside overall.
If I fill up with normal unleaded I get about 550kms to a tank, and if I fill up with premium I get over 600kms to a tank.
I have mine serviced through Hyundai and the average cost is about $260 or so.
Will definitely be keeping this car as long as I can.
These best car I have owned – I am so happy I went with the ix35 over the rav4 and cx5. It get great millage and Hyundai have been amazing with warranties and servicing. The diesel is also amazingly punchy when needed. I would not be surprised if my next car was a Hyundai as well. 5 Stars Show details
Great car for the money – My ix 35 is a diesel, it has excellent performance and handling. The only time the noise lets you know it is a diesel is at the first start in the morning. This SUV has a nicely finished interior and all the controls are easy to reach. There is plenty legroom and the climate control works a treat the family love to be in it. I have a boat and the… Read more
2L diesel does a great job towing. I have had the car from new (2015) and have had no problems at all, the service cost is reasonable for AWD and diesel. I get an average of 600 Km from 50L of fuel. This car needs to be appreciated for what it is, a family SUV with mild 4WD capability. It is comfortable and easy to drive for the Australian conditions and speed limits.
Very competent, if not exciting – I took delivery of the ix35 as a work vehicle and didn't expect much. The interior was plasticky and the styling not to my taste. Initially, I did not want to like the car. However, after around 150,000km without a single glitch I am forced to admit that Hyundai did a decent job on the ix35. As an entry-level model, the Active was fairly basic… Read more
compared to its up-spec brethren and felt like a cheap hatchback on the inside. The kids didn't like the absence of A/C vents in the rear and felt as though they were sitting low in the car, which didn't help little tummies on twisty roads. The engine didn't promise much on paper, but in practice I found the 2.0 litre petrol to be perfectly sufficient. Sure, it's no ball of fire and didn't have the torque I expected, but as long as you're not used to powerful cars it's fine. Six speed auto was smooth and always found the right ratio. Fuel economy averaged about 9.5 L/100 in a mixture of light urban driving and a best of 7.4 l/100km on the highway. It's no sports car, but handling and braking were safe and adequate with the usual understeer and a slightly squishy brake pedal. It soaks up large bumps easily and felt confident on gravel roads. Noise is fairly well damped, but the engine got intrusive under load. The audio system was unremarkable but the radio got good reception in regional areas. Tyres (225/60R17 on steel wheels) lasted 90,000km and brakes were yet to be changed when I got rid of the car at about 150,000, making it cheap to run for its type. I found the seats not well suited to my (large-ish) body type on long trips. All up, the ix35 is a bit of a yawn, but will do everything the average driver will require of it dat-in day-out without anything falling off or giving undue concern. I should also point out that the customer service received when I had the car serviced was always excellent. (South Morang Hyundai)
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So had a call from car yard, they found the issue the previous Hyundai service Centre had put the… Read more (+1 reply)