Did you know that the IX35 managed to turn the concept of “sexual car” upside down? The compact SUV from the Hyundai, presented in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, became a hit, thanks to the exterior design, made in the style of “liquid sculpture”.
Its smooth, but muscular design became a new Hyundai chip, which immediately affected sales results. In the end, who did not want this crossover with a panoramic hatch on the roof then? But the years “Sexy” are already difficult to apply to this car.
Therefore, the South Korean automaker is forced to develop an updated version. Today, our photographers-spions for the second time have tracked the restyled IX35, which is being tested in Germany, where the European headquarters of Hyundai, regularly ordering the promotion of sites.
Due to the abundance of camouflage, it is impossible to say what changes have been made, but we can expect something like i30. There seems to be no serious changes inside, although it can be just an early test prototype.
As for the engines, the European model can get 1.6-liter turbocharged aggregate GDI.