The first generation from 2004 was called strictly 'Tucson', also in South Korea. The second generation starting 2009 has been renamed to 'iX 35', but kept its name in the home country of the brand. It is available on the German market since 2010. The car is built in the Czech Nošovice. It came off well.

Although he is on a new platform, the main dimensions have hardly changed in size, but well the design. It also has a very good drag coefficient for this car class now. The engines are remained the same, except the more powerful petrol engine. The now has 1.6 litres and is with 2 litres a direct-injection as the predecessor and achieved even more performance by charging.

But what is perhaps more important, the dual-clutch transmission with seven speeds. This makes the petrol engine more attractive for automatic transmission fans than the diesel with its six-speed converter automatic. Therewith Hyundai equalizes with its strongest competitor, the VW Tiguan, but basically provides more performance than the with its both 1.4-liter engines.

The interior knows how to please, especially in connection with the ruby-coloured leather interior. So one has eliminated disadvantages compared with the Tiguan. Let's see what the responds with the not too far renovation. You can also look forward on the driving tests of the Tucson. Because so far it is rumoured to have the worse chassis. And whereto will develop the current price advantage of the Tucson/iX 35 from 2,000 to 3,000 €? 02/15