Hyundai ix35 2009–2015 car dimensions: 4410 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1655 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,380 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Base models get manual air conditioning, Bluetooth, USB/aux and a standard stereo. Higher grades add dual-zone climate control with ioniser, cruise control, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen navigation system that includes a reversing camera. Safety kit covers six airbags, ESP, hill-start assist, downhill brake control and trailer stability assist as standard. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear on any grade.
Boot space measures 591 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1436 litres when folded 60/40. The load floor is usable with under-floor storage and bag hooks, though the lip sits high.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg on most versions, with some 2.0 diesel manuals rated to 2000 kg and smaller engines limited to 1200 kg. Unbraked limit is 750 kg across the range. Trailer stability assist is fitted as standard.
Payload sits around 461 kg depending on engine and drivetrain. Roof load is limited to 100 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packs are listed.
The cabin feels bright and open with dual-zone climate control on higher grades, leather or cloth seats, and heated front and rear outer bases available. Power driver's seat with lumbar support appears on upper trims. A panoramic sunroof on select models lets in light while height-adjustable headrests and flexible split-folding rear seats aid everyday comfort.
Petrol and diesel engines available. combined fuel use listed around 6.4 l/100 km on some 1.6 GDI models.
ABS with EBD, ESC/ESP, HAC and DBC standard across most markets.
Six airbags (front, side and curtain) standard on the majority of grades.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating for the generation.
Active front head restraints and ISOFIX anchors fitted.
Fuel economy varies by engine. Brochures list combined figures as low as 6.4 l/100 km for the 1.6 GDI petrol and around 5.5–7.3 l/100 km for diesel variants depending on drivetrain and transmission. Tank capacity is typically 55–58 litres.
Service intervals are not uniformly stated across global brochures for this generation. Owners should follow the local dealer schedule and use the correct oil grade for petrol or diesel engines.
Safety equipment centres on a reinforced body with crumple zones, six airbags on most trims, ABS/EBD, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and downhill brake control. The model earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Keeping the car straightforward: regular checks of tyre pressures (TPMS available on some grades), fluid levels and the dual-zone climate system help maintain comfort and efficiency. Higher-spec models add rear parking sensors or camera for easier daily use.
Length 4410 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1655 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (ix35 2009–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai official technical data sheets and brochures, 2013 Czech/Slovak PDFs, 2012 UK brochure, eng-ix35-main-vers2.pdf).