That said, the amount of equipment fitted as standard was impressive and at least the match of the Nissan Qashqai , with all models from the entry-level ix35 S upwards coming with alloy wheels and air-conditioning. The equipment roster grows more elaborate as you move up through the range, which is topped by the Premium Panorama with its large glass sunroof.
Our favourite trim level is the SE Nav, which includes Bluetooth, cruise control, heated seats, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and sat nav.
The 1. If you need more power, or four-wheel drive, then choose the 2. The ix35 leans a bit in faster corners, yet sends jolts through the interior if you hit a pothole.
Still, in more pragmatic areas, the ix35 scores well. Owners praised its ease of use 76th and practicality 82nd , but marked it down for running costs and performance, coming rd in both categories. The Hyundai ix35's engines offered fairly decent performance, but that came at the cost of fuel-efficiency. Its rivals usually fared better in this department, using less fuel and emitting less CO2, resulting in lower road tax bills.
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Safety features include, six airbag and active front headrests, stability control with traction control and anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. Downhill brake control and hill start assist also come as standard. Slip inside the ix35 Active and you will discover a modern, comfortable cabin that can easily accommodate five passengers and a good amount of luggage. Switching to manual shift mode helps. Load the ix35 Active with five passengers and boot load of gear and you will feel and hear some strain on the engine, but nonetheless you arrive at your destination, in comfort.
The dash and centre display of the ix35 is a little disjointed in its design. A variety of textured, matte and high-shine plastics mix with faux chrome in a busy angular display of buttons and dials that frame the digital audio display.
Swapping into the ix35 Elite, styling differences are minor, but they step it up where it counts. A leather gear select and steering wheel feels much nicer in hand, and the leather and cloth combination seats and trim lift the tone of the cabin significantly.
It delivers a far more composed, powerful and enjoyable drive over the base model Active. The 2. While not gaining a huge margin over the power and torque of the Active, the Elite delivers it so much better. The ix35 feels very confident on the road, more so in the all-wheel-drive Elite. But even so, the Active holds itself well on the freeway.
Steering and tight cornering is effortless, but, again, the Elite has far more poise than the Active. The ix35 has a tight body structure that delivers nice handling with minimal body sway, but the suspension is firm, bordering on harsh, and spoils the ride experience somewhat. All ix35 feature three-point seat belts all round, height adjustable headrests and provide three child-seat anchor points in the second row.
The driver and front passenger active headrests are positioned at a very annoying angle. I found myself adjusting the headrest far beyond its natural and I suspect most safe position to get comfortable. I enjoyed the size of the ix It is a compact SUV of manageable and functional proportions. The ride height allows for easy entry and exit. Forward and side visibility in the ix35 is good. Rearward visibility is a little tricky, thanks to the large rear pillars and a small rear window.
Front and rear parking sensors are an option across the range. Cargo capacity in the Hyundai ix35 is litres seats up and expands to litres with the seats down. The load height of the boot is low, making it very easy to load large heavy items. The retractable cover keeps your goods out of sight. There are also good luggage hooks in the boot and the Elite spec comes with a luggage net. Nobody likes to hear the sound of ripe fruit rolling about the boot. My only criticism of the boot is that the boot lid itself is heavy.
It was an effort to pull it closed.
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