Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ?

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Thu 3 Oct 2013 21:24
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - gord

Is it possible to improve the rear suspension on my ix35, I think it is like a commercial van.

I have asked dealer to check and thay say there is no problem.

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Thu 3 Oct 2013 22:02
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - RT

What specifically don't you like about it? Is it different to your test drive?

Ensure that tyre pressures are set correctly, probably a sticker on the B-post driver's side - set the pressures when they're cold.

But I doubt there are any alternative springs or dampers.

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Thu 3 Oct 2013 22:04
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - Sir Lancelot

Is it on low profile tyres?

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Fri 4 Oct 2013 09:33
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - skidpan

Was the one you test drove better.

Was the one you test drove the same spec.

Ask to drive another car, if its better get them tosort yours,if it the same you are stuck because if you mess with the suspension its the end of Hyundais 5 year warranty.

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Fri 4 Oct 2013 10:16
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - RT

In the Car-by-Car Review, HJ comments "The 2WD base model on 225/60 R17 tyres is noticeably more refined than the 4WD premium model on 225/55 R18s. The penalty is that it lets go at the front a bit early on rain-slicked roundabouts. On bumpy, rutted, pot-holed country road corners it's better, but this is not a car you push into bends. As a two-wheel drive, it gets to 60mph in a shade under 10 seconds and is capable of 50mpg. In contrast, the 4WD hangs on better at the penalty of more noise".

So, is it possible you test drove the base model but bought a Premium, with different size tyres.

It may also depend on the make of tyres fitted as OE - my Santa Fe had Kumho's which were pants in most respects - later models seem to come on Hankooks. Thankfully I've now dumped the Kumho's and fitted Pirelli's (Scorpion Verde All-Season)

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Fri 4 Oct 2013 10:45
Hyundai ix35 - Improve Suspension on a Hyundai ix35 ? - thunderbird

We test drove a ix35 CRDi 4x4 Premium when they first came on the market and found it to be a great car. Only thing that prevented us from buying was the predicted delivery date.

It was quiet, comfortable (even on the 18" rims), the engine was great and it handled nicely. At the time we had a C-Max which was a well regarded car for ride and handling and we did not find the ride poor, we had it for 1/2 a day and used it on all types of roads.

Would be on my short list if we were buying now (provided the dealer can get them).

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