Does the Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi have clutch problems?
I am on the verge of buying a new Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi (thank you for your helpful review by the way), but am being put off by a number of online comments I have recently come across to the effect that the ix35 has problems with the clutch sticking, especially in queueing/stop-start traffic.
Are you aware of this and do you believe it to be a widespread issue? Would you recommend the 1.6 petrol instead?
Are you aware of this and do you believe it to be a widespread issue? Would you recommend the 1.6 petrol instead?
Asked on 29 January 2011 by matthewdavidson
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It didn't happen to me driving the Sportage 1.6CRDI, which is the same thing built in the same Slovakian factory.
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