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Hyundai ix35

Hyundai's fastest-selling European model: over 220,000 sold by March 2013.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 30 sources

At a glance

0100200
114–184 hpPower
07.515
9.1–12.4 s0–100 km/h
0100200
159.3–196 km/hTop speed
0200400
164–392 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,350–1,787 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.36131415

Engine
1.6–2.4 L gas/1.7–2.0 L diesel (original); China: 1.4T/2.0 L; Fuel Cell motor3810
Layout
Front engine, front- or all-wheel drive (gas/diesel models)310
Gearbox
Original: 5/6-speed manual or 6-speed auto; China: 2.0 6MT/6AT, 1.4T 7DCT3611
Built at
Kia Žilina, Slovakia; Nošovice, Czech Republic; Anápolis, Brazil; Beijing, China3
Units built
770,000 LM-generation cars in China only12

The story

Built to replace the Tucson, the original ix35 brought Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture look to European production cars in 2009. North America kept the Tucson name; Korea used Tucson ix.123

2009: Frankfurt debut replaces the Tucson20092010: Four cylinders outgun the old V6 · Crash-test coverage from August20102011: Nošovice joins Žilina20112013: Hydrogen reaches series production · Nu GDI and three-mode FLEX STEER20132017: China-only second generation launches20172022: Brazil's long-running original bows out20222023: Mufasa replaces China's ix352023 Hyundai Tucson (first generation) (JM): 2004–2009JMHyundai ix35 (international generation) (LM): 2009–2015; Brazil: 2010–2022LMHyundai Tucson (third generation) (TL): From 2015TLHyundai ix35 (China, second generation) (NU): 2017–2023NUHyundai Nexo (FE): From 2018FEHyundai Mufasa: From 2023 200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones3671012
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2004–2009Hyundai Tucson (first generation) (JM)
2009–2015; Brazil: 2010–2022Hyundai ix35 (international generation) (LM)
From 2015Hyundai Tucson (third generation) (TL)
2017–2023Hyundai ix35 (China, second generation) (NU)
From 2018Hyundai Nexo (FE)
From 2023Hyundai Mufasa
2009Frankfurt debut replaces the Tucson
2010Four cylinders outgun the old V6
2010Crash-test coverage from August
2011Nošovice joins Žilina
2013Hydrogen reaches series production
2013Nu GDI and three-mode FLEX STEER
2017China-only second generation launches
2022Brazil's long-running original bows out
2023Mufasa replaces China's ix35
  1. 2009

    Frankfurt debut replaces the Tucson

    The ix35 turned the ix-onic study into a compact SUV, making its world debut in Frankfurt as the Tucson's replacement.12

  2. 2010

    Four cylinders outgun the old V6

    The U.S. Tucson GLS AWD's 2.4-liter four made 176 hp, beating the old 173 hp V6; its instrumented-test weight was 1,534 kg.34

  3. 2010

    Crash-test coverage from August

    Australia's 34.15/37 rating covers 4x2 and 4x4 cars built from August 2010, after an upgraded steering column and other changes.5

  4. 2011

    Nošovice joins Žilina

    European production began at Kia Motors Slovakia in Žilina in September 2009; Hyundai added its Nošovice plant in July 2011.6

  5. 2013

    Hydrogen reaches series production

    February brought Ulsan production of the ix35 Fuel Cell in South Korea: the first commercially mass-produced fuel-cell vehicle, with 594 km of range.78

  6. 2013

    Nu GDI and three-mode FLEX STEER

    Europe's update replaced the 2.0-liter Theta II with a 164 hp Nu GDI making 205 Nm, and added normal, comfort and sport steering modes.1

  7. 2017

    China-only second generation launches

    Beijing Hyundai launched the next ix35 in November, keeping ix35 and Tucson as separate models sold side by side.3910

  8. 2022

    Brazil's long-running original bows out

    The original generation's Brazilian production run lasted through 2022, with Hyundai Caoa assembly in Anápolis.3

  9. 2023

    Mufasa replaces China's ix35

    China's second-generation ix35 ended its 2017–2023 run, handing over to the Hyundai Mufasa.610

Every generation

  • Hyundai Tucson (first generation)
    JM2004–2009
  • Hyundai ix35 (international generation)
    LM2009–2015; Brazil: 2010–2022
  • Hyundai Tucson (third generation)
    TLFrom 2015
  • Hyundai ix35 (China, second generation)
    NU2017–2023
  • Hyundai Nexo
    FEFrom 2018
  • Hyundai Mufasa
    Hyundai MufasaFrom 2023

Power over the years

From 114 hp to 182 hp in 3 years.

050100150200 20102012201420162018 hp 2010 · 114 hp · 1.7 CRDi2010 · 133 hp · 1.6 GDI2010 · 161 hp · 2.0 gas2010 · 174 hp · Australia 2.4 Elite2010 · 176 hp · Tucson GLS AWD 2.42010 · 181 hp · 2.0 CRDi 4WD2013 · 134 hp · ix35 Fuel Cell2013 · 134 hp · UK facelift 2.0 diesel2013 · 164 hp · Europe Nu 2.0 GDI2013 · 182 hp · Australia 2.4 Elite/Highlander AWD2017 · 160 hp · China second-generation 2.02018 · 138 hp · China 1.4T, seven-speed DCT 182 hp Australia 2.4 Elite/Highlander AWD 114 hp 1.7 CRDi
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Show the numbers
YearHorsepowerModel
20101141.7 CRDi
20101331.6 GDI
20101612.0 gas
2010174Australia 2.4 Elite
2010176Tucson GLS AWD 2.4
20101812.0 CRDi 4WD
2013134ix35 Fuel Cell
2013134UK facelift 2.0 diesel
2013164Europe Nu 2.0 GDI
2013182Australia 2.4 Elite/Highlander AWD
2017160China second-generation 2.0
2018138China 1.4T, seven-speed DCT

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Style (UK)

    2010–2013

  • Premium (UK, original)

    Standard

    Premium (UK, original)

    2010–2013

  • S / SE / SE Nav (UK facelift)

    Standard

    S / SE / SE Nav (UK facelift)

    From September 2013

  • Standard

    Premium / Premium Panorama (UK facelift)

    From September 2013

  • Active (Australia, launch)

    Standard

    Active (Australia, launch)

    2010

    164 hp

  • Standard

    Elite / Highlander (Australia, launch)

    2010

  • Special

    SE (Australia, launch)

    2013

    164 hp

  • Limited

    Trophy

    2014

  • Special

    Go! World Cup

    2014

  • Special

    Go! SE World Cup

    2014

  • ix35 Fuel Cell

    Special

    ix35 Fuel Cell

    2013–2018

    134 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original body: hexagonal grille and twin V-shaped bulges on the hood.2
  • Original body: double-Z side creases above a dark panel sweeping toward the rear bumper.2
  • Original body: coupe-like side windows and slim taillights.2
  • China's 2017 redesign favors straight lines and a layered rear.910
  • China's 2021 refresh pairs vertical LED running lights with widely spaced Hyundai rear lettering.1011

Year by year

  1. August 2013 (China)

    The original-generation facelift adopted a new grille, front bumper, projector headlights and round foglights.3

  2. September 2013 (UK)

    New headlights and standard LED running lights came with the S, SE, SE Nav, Premium and Premium Panorama trim ladder.317

  3. 2013 (Ireland)

    Ring-style LED rear-light clusters distinguish facelifted cars.23

  4. October 2013 (Australia)

    Series II gained projector headlamps and new wheel designs; Elite and Highlander added LED running lights and metal-look roof rails.14

  5. 2017 (China)

    The new generation traded curves for straighter body lines, a layered rear and hidden exhaust outlets.910

  6. 2021 model year (China)

    Grille-linked headlights, vertical LED running lights, spaced Hyundai rear lettering and a 10.4-inch screen mark the refresh.1011

Against its rivals

  • Honda CR-V EX AWD

    ix35 vs Honda CR-V EX AWD

    Compared price lower is better

    ix35$26,090
    Honda CR-V EX AWD$25,805
    4

Prices

Value today $1.4K–$3.1K2930

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K 2010201520202025 Value today: $1,400–$3,100 2010 · $25,567 · UK ~USD, Style 2.0 2WD2010 · $27,892 · UK ~USD, Style 2.0 CRDi 2WD2010 · $30,605 · UK ~USD, Premium 2.0 CRDi 2WD2010 · $32,155 · UK ~USD, Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD2013 · $26,512 · UK ~USD, S base2013 · $30,412 · UK ~USD, SE Nav base2013 · $43,298 · UK ~USD, Premium Panorama 4WD auto2014 · $34,238 · UK ~USD, Go! 1.7 diesel FWD2014 · $37,950 · UK ~USD, Go! SE 1.7 diesel FWD2015 · $81,113 · UK ~USD, FCEV 2025 · $1,392 · 2010 Premium diesel, 121,000 mi; approx. USD, Eastbourne auction2026 · $3,080 · 2011 1.7 CRDi, 183,378 km; +14.28% fees; ~USD, Mercier Auto $3.1K Mercier Auto, 2026
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Show the numbers
YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Price when new$25,567UK ~USD, Style 2.0 2WD
2010Price when new$27,892UK ~USD, Style 2.0 CRDi 2WD
2010Price when new$30,605UK ~USD, Premium 2.0 CRDi 2WD
2010Price when new$32,155UK ~USD, Premium 2.0 CRDi 4WD
2013Price when new$26,512UK ~USD, S base
2013Price when new$30,412UK ~USD, SE Nav base
2013Price when new$43,298UK ~USD, Premium Panorama 4WD auto
2014Price when new$34,238UK ~USD, Go! 1.7 diesel FWD
2014Price when new$37,950UK ~USD, Go! SE 1.7 diesel FWD
2015Price when new$81,113UK ~USD, FCEV
2025Auction sale$1,3922010 Premium diesel, 121,000 mi; approx. USD, Eastbourne auction
2026Auction sale$3,0802011 1.7 CRDi, 183,378 km; +14.28% fees; ~USD, Mercier Auto
2026Value today$1,400–$3,100

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “An unofficial 152.2 km/h SUV record”
    • “More than 220,000 European sales by March 2013”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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