Hyundai ix35 review

Hyundai ix35 review

Hyundai ix35 review

Autospeak is a weird method of communication. Cars brimming with active and passive safety features may be said to project an “aggressive stance”, those with big bums have “athletic haunches” and now Hyundai has added to this luscious lexicon with “fluidic sculpture”.

This flowing phrase is said to describe the ix35, the latest recruit to the growing band of crossover vehicles designed to incorporate many things; in this case, coupé-ish looks, SUV style, MPV practicality and hatchback costs.

Or, to put it in Hyundai words, “chocolate-cake taste with salad calories”.

I approach these vehicles with some concern. They all seem similar, with ugly front ends, slab sides, wheels that look too small but give a good ride or too big and emulate that of a Fifties truck. But they do all have great functionality and are generally thoroughly down to earth.

The Hyundai is no exception on the functionality front but it tries hard to separate itself from its fellow domineering terra tubbies. Its styling includes a “double-edge swage line”, which means its flanks are not too bland and it looks perfectly presentable. It is also lower than its Tucson predecessor.

Hyundai ix35 review

Hyundai ix35 review

 

Hyundai ix35 review

Hyundai ix35 review