Hyundai ix55

The Hyundai ix55 is an SUV of 4.84 m in length, has seven beds in three rows of seats. Distinguished by its large interior space, heavy equipment and comfort of the suspension. It is on sale for € 47,000 with a 239 hp diesel engine.

Although at first may seem a very expensive car, among other similar models are cheaper only a Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee, which are less well equipped and have a worse quality of finish. A Toyota Land Cruiser is a relationship between price and equipment similar to ix55 (comparative tab).

For other luxury models, like a Volkswagen Touareg, Mercedes-Benz ML and BMW X5, is still much more desirable for its price and equipment, as it has many elements of series in these other cars are optional (tab comparative).

It has AWD and not reductive, hence, on their road tires and because their ground clearance is not large (185 mm), not intended for use on steep areas. Yes you can move with relative ease off the road, on roads that are not too bumpy and uneven that has not pronounced.

Motor and drive.

Hyundai ix55. Model 2009Es an SUV very comfortable, not so much as a Volkswagen Touareg with air suspension, but more than a BMW X5. The suspension absorbs bumps well (both on-road driving and off). However, some minor irregularities, such as expansion joints, can be seen clearly in the interior.

The ix55 is a new CRDi diesel engine with six cylinders in a V, direct injection through common, 3.0 liter engine capacity and 239 hp of maximum power at 3,800 rpm. The torque is 451 Nm constant between 1,750 and 3,500 rpm. Is coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

You can accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h at 10.4 s and has a top speed of 200 km / h. Approved their average consumption is 9.4 l/100 km (equivalent to emissions of 249 g CO2 per km). For other SUVs of similar characteristics, the ix55 has a bad performance and moderate drinking (comparative tab).

With this engine Diesel, ix55 is very pleasant to drive. It has enough strength from a low speed, lap up gently and with a relative strength to nearly 4,500 rpm. Despite weighing almost 2,300 kg, is able to move with agility in almost any circumstance, whether good can throw in some power failure in passing in a small space.

The automatic switching operation is correct: it changes quickly enough for a car of this kind and no noticeable hitches. In general, it engages the top gear at all times and can only be reduced if the speed is greatly reduced (or step on the accelerator making "kick-down ').

It's not a particularly quiet car. The diesel engine idling clearly heard inside. Once started, the engine noise is hidden by the spoiler, which is high (particularly causing the mirrors).

Hyundai ix55. Model address 2009El touch we felt improved. It is too sensitive while traveling at high speed and not adequately convey how treads the car at all times.

Interior and equipment.

The ix55 has seven seats, three seats in the second row and two in the third. Highlights on other similar cars, the large interior space available to occupants (it is the best SUVs in this sense) and how well it is finished (more impressions inside).

The standard equipment is plentiful. Among many other elements, has six airbags, stability control, active front headrests, xenon headlights, keyless access and, gates with automatic opening and closing, leather upholstery, CD changer, power adjustable front seats, self-leveling suspension and alloy wheels 18 "(complete list of equipment).

The only options are metallic paint and a browser with Bluetooth (which is a dealer accessory and costs about € 2,500).

Technical and details.

The ix55 measured 4.84 m long, 1.94 m wide and 1.75 m high, its wheelbase is 2.80 m. That includes exterior dimensions similar to those of a BMW X5. A Volkswagen Touareg is somewhat shorter.

It's basically the same car as the Hyundai Veracruz, a model sold in the U.S. and Korea. According to Hyundai, has a less flexible suspension and steering response more directly than the Veracruz.

Hyundai ix55. Model 2009Tiene total switchable traction automatically (through a multi-plate clutch). Normally, the front wheels receive the full force of the engine. If the front wheels skid, power is sent to the rear. In addition, so you can connect a "Lock", which does a fair sharing of power between both axles.

Ix55 chassis or monocoque type is self-supporting, which is the most common configuration that SUVs are not designed for heavy use by rugged areas.

The independent suspension: MacPherson type front is, while behind is a deformable parallelogram. It is bringing stabilizer bars on both axles. Is self-leveling rear suspension, ie, maintains constant ground clearance of the rear axle, although the trunk be heavily loaded.