EXCLUSIVE: Unmasked Hyundai ix35 spotted in Sydney CBD
August 8th, 2009 Posted in HyundaiThanks to Jonathan, an eagle eyed AUSmotive reader, for sending in this spy shot of the yet to be released Hyundai ix35. The photo was taken in Sydney’s CBD and, looking at the car alongside fitted with camera rigs, it appears the ix35 SUV was being filmed for a television commercial or some promo footage. Click on the image above for a 1200px version.
The Hyundai ix35 is due for release at the upcoming IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September and, until now, has only been spotted in deep camouflage or as a computer generated artist’s impression. The lower grille treatment and fog light detail seem to be the major differences from the predicted image published on the Hyundai Blog in July.
Looking to establish a more recognisable family face this photo represents one of the first undisguised looks at a production-ready example of Hyundai’s new hexagonal grille treatment.
Hyundai’s first teaser for the new Tucson replacement was given earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show with the release of the ix-onic concept. Courtesy of autoblog you can see a a YouTube clip below featuring the Hyundai designers talking about the ix-onic.
It is believed the ix35 will be powered by a mix of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. The ix35 should also be one of the first cars from Hyundai to feature their new double clutch six speed transmission. The ix35, then, represents a bold move forward for Hyundai with big strides in both exterior design and mechanical technology.
For Australian readers, it is understood the car will go on sale here some time in 2010. Keep an eye out in the lead up to Frankfurt for more details.

28 Responses to “EXCLUSIVE: Unmasked Hyundai ix35 spotted in Sydney CBD”
By ads on Aug 8, 2009
…but no news on the Dacia Sandero?
*grin
By WAY on Aug 8, 2009
Forget the X5M, I am getting me one of these new Hyundai!
By him on Aug 9, 2009
Looks awesome!!I want one right now.
By isleboy on Aug 9, 2009
the design as I’ve expected!!
By Flaps on Aug 10, 2009
IT’S GOING THE WRONG WAY!!!!(clarkson style)
By Alejandro on Aug 11, 2009
Sin dudas será el SUV mas vendido del mundo en muy poco tiempo.
Punta del este - uruguay
Increible diseño !!
By John on Aug 21, 2009
More Hyundai TV Commercials being filmed in Sydney this weekend. Keep eyes and cameras peeled!
By joe on Feb 4, 2010
this one is definitely going to be my next car.
By Mr Stubby on Feb 5, 2010
I’m sorry.
By Borky on Feb 15, 2010
This Looks fantastic, The ad campaign launched this week on australian TV looks amazing too. very creative. Anyone know who the music on the ad is by?
By Liam on Feb 15, 2010
Dunno, maybe you’d best ask the ad agency.
By skye on Feb 16, 2010
Hey Borky, The music is by a Sydney band called Seekae, see here: http://www.riceisnice.net/products-page for further details. The visuals on the ad also look fantastic.
By fernits on Mar 12, 2010
о что нужно, спасибо за статейкеу