Hyundai ix35 Redefines Compact SUV Cars with Style

The new Hyundai ix35 stands out on style with a bold statement to challenge compact SUV market

 Sydney, Australia (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 19, 2010 -- Hyundai fights back the competition in the compact SUV market with a real contender, the all new Hyundai ix35. Developed as an urban cruiser, ix35 is compact and agile for life in the city, yet tough and versatile for out-of-town travel.

 Hyundai Australia

Designed at Hyundai's Design Centre Europe at Russelsheim in Germany, Hyundai's development team started with a clean slate and moved away from the two-box off-roader look in favour of a sleeker, more refined profile while simultaneously achieving a roomier cabin, extra storage capacity and excellent fuel economy.

 The new ix35 symbolises the evolution of the brand's exterior and interior design, through the introduction of 'Fluidic Sculpture', an architectural language which will be embodied in future models from Hyundai Motor Company.

 Described as sporty, stylish, sleek, modern and compact, Hyundai ix35 features the 'Fluidic Sculpture' design which symbolises the flow of water. Clearly contoured surfaces are delineated by defined, naturally graduating lines. A subtle yet powerful double 'Z' form emerges from the body. The concave sills have a wedge-shaped profile extending rearward, wrapping around into the rear bumper.

 Inside ix35's cabin, a definitive 'X' zone characterises the centre fascia with black and metallic finishes throughout the interior. The four spoke steering wheel incorporates controls for management of audio and cruise control systems. All instruments and gauges are backlit in Hyundai's signature blue colour.

 The Hyundai ix35 offers the latest in seating design and technology. The driver's seat offers six-way electric adjustment plus electric lumbar support, allowing taller drivers to find a comfortable driving position. Added seating conveniences include second row armrest with dual cup holders and multiple seating layout configurations.

 Plenty of storage is available from 19 different storage options, as well as a standard luggage screen cover provide privacy and security for valuables in the cargo area, while a luggage net (standard on Elite and Highlander models), secures loose items.

 New Hyundai ix35 is available in three trim levels, Active, Elite and top of the range Highlander. With a wide choice of engines and transmissions plus a range of premium features including rear camera, panorama glass roof and full iPod® integration, new ix35 brings 'designer' style and luxury to the compact SUV segment.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia

 Established in 1967, the Hyundai Automotive Group is the world's fifth largest and fastest growing major automotive manufacturer. Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd (HMCA) was established on October 1st, 2003 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. The award-winning range of Hyundai vehicles continues to set segment and industry benchmarks in value, quality and safety, with innovations such as ESP Stability Program and Australia's first five-year warranty with unlimited kilometres.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Fuel Economy: City: 17 – 19 Highway: 23 – 26

Available Engines: 166-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular unleaded)230-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 (regular unleaded)

Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD5-speed automatic w/OD5-speed manual

Vehicle Summary :Suzuki calls its Grand Vitara an "offroad athlete." The five-passenger SUV is based on a purely Suzuki design, and competitors include the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4. Base, XSport and Luxury versions are offeredNew for 2009The Grand Vitara gets a four-cylinder and a larger V-6, an updated front grille and bumper, rear disc brakes and a few new interior amenities.
ExteriorThe Grand Vitara features accented flared fenders and a tailgate-mounted spare tire. It measures 176 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 66.3 inches tall. It's longer than the Tucson but shorter than the CR-V and RAV4. It's fairly close to its competitors in both width and height.Seventeen or eighteen inch alloy wheels on V-6 all-wheel-drive models New front grille and bumper Moonroof on XSport and Luxury editions InteriorThere's room for five in the Grand Vitara on front bucket seats and a 60/40-split folding rear seat that offers fold-and-tumble operation. XSport and Luxury models include a six-CD changer. A SmartPass keyless start system, standard on XSport and Luxury models, locks and unlocks the vehicle with the press of a button on the door.New driver information display Illuminated steering-wheel controls Chrome interior door handles Automatic climate control Sun-visor extenders Armrest with slide function Under the HoodThe Grand Vitara's previous 2.7-liter V-6 has been done away with for 2009. New engines include a smaller four-cylinder and a larger V-6. The four-cylinder comes with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. V-6 models have a five-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is standard and single- or four-mode full-time all-wheel drive is available. The four-mode system includes 4H, 4H Lock (slippery), 4L Lock and Neutral positions, and it has a limited-slip center differential. The neutral position allows for flat towing behind recreational vehicles without mileage accumulation. All-wheel-drive V-6 models feature standard hill descent and hill hold controls. Hill descent control automatically applies the brakes when driving down steep, rough and/or slippery hills to help control vehicle speed. When starting to drive up a steep or slippery hill, hill hold control prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when the driver's foot moves from the brake to the accelerator.166-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 162 pounds-feet of torque 230-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 with 213 pounds-feet of torque Fully independent suspension 3,000-pound towing capacity Rear disc brakes SafetyFor 2009, the frame is strengthened for increased rigidity. V-6 models with all-wheel drive feature hill hold control as well as hill descent control.
Other standard features include:Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front seats Side curtain airbags with rollover sensors Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution Electronic stability system Strengthened frame for increased rigidity