Thursday, February 10, 2011

136HP CRDi Hyundai ix35: Korean by the European treaties

For many motorists it will be queued, fueling a waiting list that has exceeded sales forecasts, but we're not talking about the most popular coupe of time or a car built in limited series, but of the Hyundai ix35. A car that marks the new styling of the house and Korean who has seduced and continues to seduce European motorists.

Responsible for engaging aesthetics, overall quality of enviable, and a versatility uncommon. In the version with the 2-liter turbodiesel 136 bhp, the Hyundai ix35 has been with us in our everyday for several days. Do you remember the Hyundai a few years ago? Cars reliable, but certainly not particularly attractive from the aesthetic point of view, good: forget them.

The Hyundai ix35 is not even feel like a distant relative of these old cars and make them at first glance. His appearance is dynamic, modern and undoubtedly attractive. With this car the designers of the Korean house have created a new styling that gives more character to their creations.

In front is the ix35 the most distinctive feature of the car body, where the hexagonal radiator grille, then taken by the other models like the iX20, home to the Hyundai logo and above the front air intake, serving as the connection point between the two headlights. The latter then, slightly frowning gaze give the Korean SUV that does not hurt to have some teeth.

The lateral view with rounded wings and a black band that passes under the goalkeeper has a good appeal, mind the line of the latter is more reassuring with stylistic quirks represented the only spoiler above the rear window. The Hyundai ix35 is very balanced in its proportions and has a well-defined character that distinguishes it from competitors.

The thing that surprised us once more boarded the ix35 has been the opulence and comfort of the front seats. Two real chairs where you can travel for hours without signs of fatigue. Than the use of our test were tobacco-colored skin, like the rear seat, and gave a touch of class environment.

A hi-tech environment, dominated by a modern bridge design that draws from a successful stylistic motifs of the body. Beautiful silver inserts in the center console and steering wheel spokes, the original white and blue instrument illumination, the convenient location of the touch screen that displays information on the radio, the navigation system and rear camera images.

I must say, the carrier of Hyundai ix35 sense of aesthetics and practicality come together for a winning combination, are an example of the extendable sun visors, although there are some inconsistencies. The button for the heated rear window is on the plank near the front passenger in a less intuitive for the driver, while the bearings for the drinks behind the change, which could lead to cause an impact at the time of the next gear.

These are details that do not invalidate the positive view of the car who also sull'abitacolo rear roominess greater than some direct competitors and a boot worthy of the name with a minimum volume of 591 dm 3 and a maximum capacity of 1436 dm3 . This means that the Hyundai ix35 traveling without problems and we must not give up anything when you go on vacation.

A detail not to be overlooked, as some families seek an SUV only for their load requirements. The height that allows you to rule the road and the support provided by large curved 18-inch wheels give a feeling of great safety behind the wheel of Hyundai ix35. The steering, although the character sets the trajectories travel with ease while the powerful 2-liter common rail turbo diesel front wheels forward to a strong power.

Although a value of 136 hp, less than that of some competitors, this engine has an unexpected verve and drives without hesitation since the lower speeds, a cold is a bit 'noisy, but otherwise, it deserves only praise. In some cases it seems to combine the flexibility of the latest generation common rail with the push of decided engines with pump-injector system.

The torque of 320 Nm is already available at 1,800 rpm and when the front wheels can not be circulated to the ground, losing grip, come into play called into question by the rear-wheel drive system intelligent. On the other hand, why bother with a permanent four-wheel drive when you can travel safely and save on consumption? The Hyundai ix35 covers on average 14 km a liter if you stepped on the gas like mad, a value very interesting considering the front section of the car and weighing over 1,500 kg.

However, if you want a more effective aid in difficult situations, when you leave the asphalt road and encountered obstacles such as mud, sand and snow, they can intervene manually via a button, and the torque is split 50% between the two axles, front and rear, up to a speed of 40 km / h.

Moreover, even if the electronics is difficult slopes to the rescue of the driver for easier hill starts, to improve safety downhill. It is important devices, which expand the spectrum of action of the ix35, but we should remember that this SUV is not and is not intended as an alternative to traditional off-road, as it has such characteristics to tackle off-road and it is quite hard to enjoy a car 360 degrees with digressions outside the canonical ribbon of asphalt and 'duty, however, say that even in the corners harder and more rugged paths, the ix35 never puts his driver in distress.

Sure, the rolling and pitching are very noticeable, but also dealt with safely and in the corners this Korean handyman does not show at all nervous. Merits of a well-designed suspension calibration that ensures high comfort and a good grip on the asphalt, and electronic systems that tend to dampen the exuberance of the engine.

Balanced, well-tuned thanks to a change to the engine and braking system to expectations, the ix35 easily exceeds the goal declared by the fast acceleration of 181 km / h and provides a boost that gives feelings well above suggests that the cavalry hidden under the hood. The ix35 of our test, has assembled an international test standard equipment like the Style version, with leather interior, navigation with rear camera and instrument panel-to-read.

Also has the panoramic roof, optional 1,000-euro, the ignition button and 18-inch alloy wheels which will be available only in Korean SUV later.

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