Test Drive Hyundai IX55 (Veracruz) since 2009 SUV

Hyundai IX55 3.0 CRDI. 1 899 900 rubles.

A wide and comfortable salon is not the only dignity of the full-size crossover Hyundai IX55. It is worth paying attention to a powerful diesel engine with a stunning torque of 450 nm

For all the power of the engine, the economic indicators of fuel consumption at Hyundai IX55 are at a decent level and during long-term operation amounted to about 10.2 liters per 100 km, which at the volume of the fuel tank in 78 liters makes it possible to overcome considerable distances.

The diesel unit and the automatic transmission mechanism cost each other quite well, but with some reservations. On flat and asphalt roads, the automatic roads successfully selects the steps in the mechanism, and the engine at a maximum torque on low revs without special efforts on the sixth gear copes with a 2,203 kg hyundai ix55. In the movement along the hilly area, there are times of erroneous response when the low-end and higher transmission is changed too early forward or too late. In the brake system, it is worth noting stability at different modes and speeds, but the efficiency of a slowdown, which stops Hyundai IX55 with a full-fledged physique, looks extremely weak.

Checking the off-road quality of the car without lower transmission, although with a constant full-wheel drive, for the distribution of the moment on the wheels in which a multid-wide friction clutch is responsible, showed that it is possible to climb, but shallow, not far and without much zeal. Unreliable plastic protection, like a springboard, will only help to get away and make it difficult to leave back, and the unacted steering rack with tips, stunned by dried mud, will remind himself on a flat road with a slight embrying and tapping.

America is far
Hyundai Veracruz, who conquered the hearts of North Americans from January 2007, was sailed in the old light in two years later. While car sales managers weighed all over and against American comfortable and Velic Summary SUV, their colleagues engaged in the supply of spare parts, leisurely prepared for the appearance of Hyundai, which has changed the sonorous geographical name to the abbreviation IX55. For owners, the passage and replacement of parts guarantees may pour out a long expectation of spare parts and consumables. A good example was obtained by passing the first that: from the replaced consumables in stock only air and oil filters and the front brake pads, spantered after 3 hours, and the cabin filter was offered to replace a little later, it is good that the car's operation is allowed without it.

Driving
Strong rolls in turns, inaccurate and heavy steering when quickly changing directions.

Salon
All 7 places in the car are quite intended for adult passengers.

Comfort
The excellent distribution of air-conditioned air in the cabin is complemented by a comfortable suspension.

Security
Good equipment of passive security systems does not overshadow the satisfactory operation of the brake system.

Price
For the pleasure, of course, it is worth paying, but not only for comfort.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Efficient salon ventilation, rich internal equipment and low fuel consumption.
- Satisfactory visibility back and ineffective slowdown in braking.


Specifications
Brand and Model - Hyundai IX55 3.0 CRDI
Dimensions - 4840x1975x1807 mm
Engine - Diesel, 2959 cm3, 234 hp / 3800 min-1
Transmission - AKP, 6-speed
Dynamics - 190 km / h; 10.7 ° C. up to 100 km / h
Competitors - Kia Mohave 3.0 CRDI, MITSUBISHI PAJERO 3.2 DI-D


Posted by: Eduard Shivorshinov
Photo: Sergey Crostes


 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [August 2010]