In a bid to offer a wider range of vehicles for the consumer, Hyundai has added a 1,7-litre, turbodiesel engine to its ix35 line up. Before the launch of this vehicle, the only turbodiesel choice the company offered locally was that of a 2,0-litre engine.
This new derivative develops 85 kW (at 4 000 r/min) and 260 N.m (between 1 250 and 2 750 r/min). The torque is send to the front wheels via a manual, six-speed gearbox. The dash to 100 km/h takes 12,4 seconds and top speed is said to be 173 km/h. Hyundai claims an average fuel consumption of 6,5-litres per 100 km.
This specific derivative is build at Hyundai’s factory in Nosovice, in the Czech Republic. Incidentally, four other ix35 derivatives in our SA range also come from this factory.
Safety equipment includes dual front and side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist.
For a more in-depth review of this car, read our road trip article in the current issue.
Hyundai ix35 pricing:
2,0-litre petrol Premium 6-speed R324 900
2,0-litre petrol Premium 6-speed AT R339 900
2,0-litre petrol Executive 6-speed R359 900
2,0-litre petrol Elite 6-speed AT R385 400
1,7-litre turbodiesel Premium 6-speed R359 900
2,0-litre turbodiesel Elite 6-speed R409 900
2,0-litre turbodiesel Elite 6-speed AT R469 900
All these prices include a 5-year/ 150 000 km warranty; 5-year/90 000 km service plan; and 5-year/150 000 km roadside assistance.
