Hyundai ix55 / Veracruz

The Hyundai ix55 was designed primarily for the American market, where it was sold under the name Veracruz. It was sold under the same name in South Korea. Today, a fairly large crossover of the first years of release can be purchased for 700 000 rubles. This is a very interesting option for those who are afraid of expensive repair competitors from the premium segment.

Springs are better than pneuma

Probably you will be surprised, but none of the modern premium crossovers does not offer a 6-cylinder diesel engine so well coordinated with the “automatic”, and only units provide sufficient smoothness with a conventional spring suspension. It’s almost a miracle that the 2.3-ton SUV remains comfortable without air suspension and adaptive shock absorbers and doesn’t rattle on a primer like the BMW X5 or Volvo XC90. On asphalt, the ix55 retains accuracy, confidence, and does not heel much more than lighter crossovers.

Engines

It seems that the Hyundai IX 55 rides better than stated on paper. All thanks to very dynamic engines, in particular the V6 3.0 CRDi turbodiesel. Engineers have taken good care of the reliability of the latter, as evidenced by the two-row chain of the HRM, vortex valves located away from the exhaust gas recirculation system, and only one fuel pressure regulator.

It seems that the most terrible malfunction that owners of turbodiesel had to face is the non-working incandescent candles. The fault is the block lighting candles (16 000 rubles). The disease manifested itself after 200,000 km in turbo diesel engines with a capacity of 239 hp (until 2012).

The six-cylinder diesel S series in addition to the Hyundai ix55 was used in the half-brother Kia Mohave / Borrego. The turbodiesel uses Bosch’s Common Rail injection system (1600 bar).

It sounds tempting, but it is worth noting that 6 piezoelectric injectors and an electronically controlled turbine are far from eternal, and they are very expensive. For one injector will have to pay about 32 000 rubles, and for the turbocharger – 124 000 rubles. Therefore, you should not lose your vigilance when buying. However, the run up to 200,000 km can be safely considered safe.

There is almost nothing with a gasoline engine. It is therefore much less worrying, except for the huge transport tax and high fuel consumption.

Transmission

From the first meters, anyone will be amazed by the optimism of the 6-speed Aisin TF-81SC automatic machine. Given the automatic transmission limit of 440 Nm, with each gas press, you expect only a timid slip and the empty roar of the diesel engine. But in fact, the Hyundai IX 55 cheerfully breaks off from the spot, linearly increasing the speed, like a real locomotive. There are no 2-second delays like the first-generation Audi Q7. The average fuel consumption on the highway is about 9 liters, and in the city - 11 liters.

The Japanese machine is very reliable and durable. In 2012, it gave way to the 6-speed A6LF3-2, developed jointly by Hyundai and Mitsubishi. The automatic transmission was no less successful. But the tar was not without a spoon.

A number of boxes went to the bulkhead due to the spontaneous unscrewing of bolts fixing the ring of the friction packet. Depending on the timeliness of the service and the degree of damage for the repair of the machine had to give from 70 to 100 thousand rubles. The disease could manifest itself as before 100,000 kilometers, and after 200,000 km of run.

All-wheel drive system

All-wheel drive system with electromagnetic clutch, in comparison with premium competitors, is quite primitive, but extremely reliable. Thanks to smart electronic assistants, it will not allow the driver to be in an awkward situation.

The Hyundai ix55 is not a good choice for the rough terrain. Partly due to the 20-centimeter clearance and good torsion rigidity of the body.

Unfortunately, premium Hyundai did not bypass the problem of corrosion of the slate connection of the transfer and the differential of the gearbox. As a result, under load can cut the slits, and the car will become front-wheel drive. The cost of restoring working capacity will be about 60 000 rubles.

To avoid trouble will allow regular prevention of all-wheel drive - cleaning from corrosion and applying lubrication to slit joints. For this procedure in the service will ask about 4-5 thousand rubles.

Walking

The individual suspension elements are not the strongest side of a large SUV. For example, self-leveling rear shock absorbers of top versions. They usually give up after 60-120 km. The cost of depreciation rack is more than 30 000 rubles, and analogues simply do not exist.

The front suspension has a fairly strong design. Ball supports and Silentblocks nurse over 100-150 thousand km.

The pain point is self-leveling posterior shock absorbers.

During the movement, you need to pay attention to various noises. Clicks in the front axis area can foreshadow the replacement of worn-out SRUS (about 3000 rubles).

Singing from behind at low speeds is often wrongly blamed on wide tires. But more often it turns out that the rear hub bearing is buzzing. It changes with the hub. The new set costs about 5000 rubles. By the way, the detail is identical to the front hub, which is updated much less often.

Other problems and malfunctions

The body is well protected from corrosion. However, over time, chips appear above the windshield, which often bloom. To eliminate the "redheads" will need roof painting (12-15 thousand rubles). Minor corrosion can be found on the trunk door.

Often it is necessary to repair the front or rear windshield wiper - sours the rod in the bushing.

Electricity has an enviable reliability. Problems are rare and usually do not affect expensive modules and control units. In case of failure, the case ends with the replacement of a cable or connector.

The quality of the materials is significantly higher than the standards of the younger Hyundai ix35.

In summer, the owner will be pleased with an effective air conditioning system, which is able to cool the red-hot insides of the “black mountain of metal” in record time. However, with age, the tubes of the rear contour of the air conditioning system rot. The new tubes cost about 8-10 thousand rubles, and the work on their replacement is estimated at about 5000 rubles.

Many versions have very rich equipment. However, ventilated chairs with massage function, mahogany formwork and other aristocratic chips you will not find. The Asian-American approach to product development is predominant here.

The real criticism is Clarion's confusing navigation menu. However, the comment concerns only top-end configurations.

The third row of seats is relatively spacious. It can also be hidden in the floor.

Dignities:

• Harmonious combination of motors with automatic;

Disadvantages:

• The high cost of some spare parts and a limited number of substitutes

• Confused control of the Clarion navigation system

• possibility of towing a trailer weighing no more than 2.5 tons;

• relatively low payload.

Engines

• It seems that the most terrible malfunction that owners of turbodiesel had to face is the non-working incandescent candles.
• Therefore, you should not lose your vigilance when buying.

Transmission

• Depending on the timeliness of the service and the degree of damage for the repair of the machine had to give from 70 to 100 thousand rubles.

All-wheel drive system

• All-wheel drive system with electromagnetic clutch, in comparison with premium competitors, is quite primitive, but extremely reliable.
• Unfortunately, premium Hyundai did not bypass the problem of corrosion of the slate connection of the transfer and the differential of the gearbox.
• To avoid trouble will allow regular prevention of all-wheel drive - cleaning from corrosion and applying lubrication to slit joints.

Walking

• During the movement, you need to pay attention to various noises.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The body is well protected from corrosion.
• Minor corrosion can be found on the trunk door.
• Often it is necessary to repair the front or rear windshield wiper - sours the rod in the bushing.
• Problems are rare and usually do not affect expensive modules and control units.
• However, with age, the tubes of the rear contour of the air conditioning system rot. The new tubes cost about 8-10 thousand.

Efforts to Europeanize American-oriented cars rarely end in success. But Hyundai did. Compared to its competitors of similar size, the Ix55 is relatively simple and, most importantly, durable. But because of the astronomical cost of some components and spare parts, the crossover should be carefully checked before buying. Decent specimens have a high margin of safety and cheaper than premium counterparts. If you are not jealous of your neighbors, the Hyundai IX 55 will demonstrate an unsurpassed price-quality ratio, supported by an impressive size, good equipment and a relatively small age.

• Springs are better than pneuma: This will probably surprise you, but none of today’s premium crossovers offer a 6-cylinder diesel engine so well matched to the “automatic”, and only a few provide sufficient smoothness with a conventional spring suspension.
• Engines: It seems that the most terrible malfunction that owners of turbodiesel had to face is the non-working incandescent candles.
• Transmission: Depending on the timeliness of contacting the service and the degree of damage for the repair of the machine had to give from 70 to 100 thousand rubles.
• All-wheel drive system: The all-wheel drive system with an electromagnetic clutch, compared to premium competitors, is quite primitive, but extremely reliable.
• Driving: Individual suspension elements are not the strongest side of a large SUV.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The body is well protected from corrosion.
• Advantages: - harmonious combination of motors with automatic;
• Disadvantages:: - high cost of some spare parts and a limited number of substitutes; - confusing control of the navigation system Clarion; - the ability to tow a trailer weighing no more than 2.5 tons; - relatively low payload.

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