Frankfurt 2009: Hyundai ix35 makes its European debut
Korean auto company Hyundai, has officially revealed the ix35 SUV that goes to on replace the successful Tucson. The ix35 is based on the ix-onic Concept car, and is offered with a number of engine options. The petrol family is made up by a 163HP Theta-II 2.0 with 197Nm of torque and a 140HP Gamma 1.6 GDI with 167Nm of torque. The diesel family on the other hand includes a 184HP 2.0 R with 392Nm of torque as well as a 136HP version of the engine that can also output 320Nm of torque. There will also be a U-II 1.7 unit, that can crank out 115HP and 255Nm torque.
Two drive configurations are available including 2WD and 4WD. Transmissions wise, there is a standard 6 speed manual and an optional 6-speed automatic with Shiftronic. Production will begin at the end of the year and certain European markets will receive the ix35 by the first quarter of 2010. To learn more about the Hyundai ix35, please click here.
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dude, I think it’s “Tucson” and not “Tuscon”.