Hyundai ix35 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models, Interior & News

Hyundai ix35 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models, Interior & News

FROM $7,920

Hyundai introduced the ix35 in 2010, retiring the Tucson name in favour of the Eurocentric, number-based system.

These days, however, Hyundai has moved back the to Tucson name for the new, larger model. The ix35 is a mid-sized SUV, delivering a combination of city- and family-friendly packaging, just enough off-road ability, and traditional Hyundai value. With trim levels ranging from the $7,920 IX35 Active (Fwd) to the $13,530 IX35 Highlander (Awd), the ix35 was available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic gearboxes and two or four-wheel drive.

8.4L/100km (combined)
SUV
6 Speed Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Good build quality
Good amount of space for passengers and luggage
No real complaints about spare parts pricing and availability
Dislikes
Backseat space can be tight with three adults or teenagers
Cabins in used models can be worn from family life
Keep an eye out for signs of damage and off-road use

Hyundai IX35 Reviews

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Hyundai ix35 2014 review
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Hyundai ix35 Elite diesel 2014 review
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7.0/10
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Hyundai IX35 FAQs

Where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 2012 Hyundai ix35?

My information suggests the crank-angle sensor for this engine is located on the rear of the cylinder block (near where the engine joins the transmission) near the oil filter housing. It’s usually hidden by a small heat shield and requires that and a 10mm bolt to be removed to remove the sensor.

Access to the wiring harness is usually from above, but the sensor itself is most easily removed from underneath the car after removing any relevant plastic shielding.

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My 2012 Hyundai ix35 won't start

What you need to do is work backwards and check every connection and wiring plug that is anywhere near where you were working. A single unplugged (or even loose) sensor, connection or fitting can absolutely sideline a modern, electronically controlled engine.

You may also find you’ve damaged a sensor in the process of cleaning it (they’re pretty sensitive things) so a scan of the car may reveal that.

Also, was the cleaning process initiated by an existing problem that made you think the sensors needed cleaning? Cleaning an already dud sensor rarely brings it back to life.

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My 2014 Hyundai ix35 coolant boils, but the car is showing no other signs of overheating

If the engine is not getting hot and the temperature gauge is reading normal, it’s difficult to see how the coolant could be boiling. Perhaps what you’re seeing is the coolant in the overflow bottle bubbling, which can appear as though it’s boiling. But the reality might be that you have a leaking cylinder head gasket.

When that happens, gasses from the combustion process can escape into the engine’s coolant system and appear as bubbles in the overflow system. And to the observer, that can look very much like boiling coolant.

Either way, you need to find a good workshop that can check this stuff and figure out what’s really going on. Only then can you diagnose the root problem and tackle it.

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Hyundai IX35 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Hyundai IX35 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $7,920 and going to $13,530 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Hyundai IX35 Interior

For its time, the Hyundai ix35 offered an impressive interior. The dashboard was nicely sculpted, there were good trim options available including leather on top-grade versions, and the space was good for its size. See it for yourself in these images.

Shown above are interior details for the Hyundai IX35 2014.