What is the crash test rating of the Hyundai ix35?
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New Hyundai ix35 crash test results are 5 stars. Here are the relevant details: 1. Powertrain combination: The new ix35 is paired with a 6AT transmission for the 2.0L engine. This powertrain combination has been validated over many years in previous models. While not innovative, it excels in mature power matching, providing smooth driving experience, with the transmission making very accurate judgments on throttle input; In comfort and economy modes, the transmission responds quite actively, upshifting when the engine reaches around 1800rpm. 2. Engine speed: When driving at 80km/h, the engine speed generally maintains around 1500rpm, while at 100km/h, the speed increases to approximately 2000rpm. The overall engine speed is kept relatively low, ensuring certain fuel economy.
When choosing a car, I paid special attention to the ix35's safety performance. It achieved a 5-star rating in the 2021 C-NCAP (China-New Car Assessment Program) test. The tested model was the 1.4T DCT two-wheel-drive version, with detailed scores: 69.3 points for occupant protection, 70.3 points for pedestrian protection, and 68.4 points for active safety. It scored 15.7 points (out of 18) in the full-frontal collision test, a perfect 20 points in the side collision test, and 15.7 points in the more stringent 40% offset collision test. The new model now comes standard with 6 airbags and electronic stability control (ESC). However, I heard that models before 2020 were not tested by C-IASI (China Insurance Automotive Safety Index), so if you're considering a used older model, it's advisable to check the actual steel plate thickness in person.
Last week, I helped a friend inspect a used ix35 and checked its crash data. The current model has a solid five-star rating in C-NCAP, but it's important to note the differences between the overseas and domestic versions. The European E-NCAP tested the same platform model, the Tucson, with the 2021 version earning five stars and a 91% adult protection score. However, the rear crash beam material in the domestic version might differ. If considering the older 2015 ix35, its CNACP test score was only 52.9 points. The new model now uses 59% high-strength steel in the body, and the rear crash beam has been thickened by 2mm, showing significant safety improvements.
