Hyundai ix35 Unofficially Revealed

 Hyundai ix35 Unofficially Revealed
Hyundai ix35 caught in Frankfurt one day before official unveiling / Copyright S.B. Medien

File it under the "whoops" file; Hyundai left some of their biggest news for the Frankfurt Motor Show uncovered and undisguised when they brought it into the convention hall.

These are photos of the new Hyundai ix35 / Tucson SUV.  Note the new grille, new headlights, new fog lights, and lower to the ground appearance.  The side glass appears to get an update as well, along with the side mirrors with integrated signals.  The back-end is rounder, featuring a spoiler, steeper angled glass, new rear lighting that spreads from the side paneling to the hatch.  Integrated rear fog lights are also a nice touch.

Supposedly, the vehicle is a bit more environmentally friendly, too.  A 2.0-liter turbodiesel is expected, which could produce around 150 grams of CO2 per kilometer.  An even-cleaner 170 hp 1.6-liter turbo engine running on petrol is also rumored.  Full story should appear tomorrow when the new Hyundai ix35 makes its debut in Germany.

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 N20_Purge N20_Purge
I think it is growing on me. I like small SUV's. At least compared to big SUV's that everyone hates.
September 14, 2009 6:22 pm
 Gh0st Gh0st
looks like a ford kuga/fiesta :) front and back
September 14, 2009 6:41 pm
 moomins moomins
when i saw the picture i thought "hey a new ford" then i saw 'hyundai' and i was like WTH??!!
September 14, 2009 6:48 pm
 9TNine 9TNine
Good looking car. Think the Koreans are really doing well here. Out of the CRV, RAV4, I prefer this...
September 14, 2009 9:09 pm
 miki69 miki69
well put 9Tnine :)
September 15, 2009 12:22 pm
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I just had a first testdrive of the http://www.skotvedt.no/nye-biler/hyundai/ix35.html I have to say that, apart from some reservations on the look (it's a little more 'boxy in the flesh' than the pictures, the overall experiance was really positive. Lots of torque, good ride and the internal build quality is really a step up in this price range. All in all a winner for me.
March 10, 2010 8:02 am