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Hyundai ix35 Crossover 1.7 CRDi 2WD Prem/Individ/Medi 5dr Review

For You can’t fail to be impressed by the low running costs and long list of standard equipment, including touch-screen sat-nav and leather trim, and the interior is roomy and attractive.

Against Low-rev performance could be better, as could engine refinement at all speeds. Rivals ride, handle and steer better, and have higher-quality cabin materials.

Hyundai ix35 Crossover

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is a decent crossover with excellent kit levels and impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions. If only the engine was punchier and the ride more settled.

What Car? readers say

3.888889


Key facts

0–60mph
12.4 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
48.7
Tank range
589 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The appeal of the ix35 is obvious: it’s a smart-looking crossover, with the option of four-wheel drive, for a lot less money than most rivals.

On the outside, the ix35 looks like a cross between a Ford Kuga and a Nissan Qashqai but, like for like, it’s far cheaper than either.

You get a lot for your money, too, because all versions come with air-con, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, and heated front and rear seats.

The 1.6-litre petrol engine in entry-level Style trim offers the best blend of value, equipment, performance and low running costs. The 1.7-litre diesel model is a little short of punch at low revs; the two 2.0-litre diesels are quicker and available with four-wheel drive, but the top-level versions are a little pricey.

An automatic gearbox is standard only on the higher-powered, four-wheel-drive 2.0-litre diesel model. All the other versions have a six-speed manual gearbox.

Reader test team says:

Hyundai ix35 Crossover 2.0 CRDi 2WD Prem+Media Pack 5dr

This is an update to my previous review. Not I've done 6,800 miles (and therefore stopped driving it like a nun), the average fuel consumption has…

Greg Childs

3 out of 5 stars

Hyundai ix35 Crossover 1.7 CRDi 2WD Prem + Media Pack 5dr

Overall good car. 1.7 diesel feels quite punchy, as max torque delivered from 1250 RPM. Fuel consumption satisfactory at 42mpg overall. Amazing…

Colin Ooi

4 out of 5 stars

Hyundai ix35 Crossover 2.0 Style 2WD 5dr

Having owned this car for 3 months I must say that I am delighted with it in all aspects. Moving from a saloon to a high driving position has exceeded…

Michael Butterworth

5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai ix35 Crossover 2.0 CRDi 136 Premium 4WD 5dr

I have owned an IX35 for about 10 months and in that time it has been back to the garage 6 times. The first problem was the backing sensors, then we…

Amanda Lloyd

2 out of 5 stars
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