Hyundai to Display Fuel Cell Electric ix35 at UK's EcoVelocity

Fuel-cell vehicles are not yet commercially available, but automakers are already working on the zero-emissions technology, which promises to stop our dependence for mobility on oil.

One of the many carmakers actively working on fuel-cell technology is Hyundai, which today announced that it will display the FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) version of its ix35 (Tucson in the States) crossover at UK’s EcoVelocity show that will run from September 8 to 13 at London’s Battersea Power Station.

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Hyundai Prices New ix35 SUV from £16,495 in the UK

The new Hyundai ix35, which replaces the Tucson in the Korean firm's European lineup, will cost between £16,495 and £20,745 when it goes on sale in the UK on March 25, the automaker announced today.

At launch the ix35 will be available with a base 161bhp 2.0-liter petrol unit in two-wheel drive form only and a 134bhp 2.0-liter common rail turbo diesel that's offered as a two-wheel and four-wheel drive model.

The entry-level Style trim models come equipped with standard features such as as 17-inch alloy wheels, ESP, air conditioning, built-in Bluetooth phone connectivity, heated front and rear seats, electric heated door mirrors with integrated LED side repeaters, leather steering wheel and gearknob, reverse parking sensors and a trip computer.

The Premium models add 18-inch alloys, a double-length panoramic glass sunroof, automatic headlights, cruise control, dual zone climate control, electric folding door mirrors, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, rear privacy glass, rain-sensing wipers, part-leather upholstery and roof rails.

Later in the year Hyundai will expand the ix35's range with the introduction of a 1.6 gasoline engine with direct injection technology and a new 1.7-liter turbo diesel. More details on these models will be announced in the summer.

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Model	On-the-road price (includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months VED
2.0 5-dr 2WD Style	£16,495
2.0 CRDi 5-dr 2WD Style	£17,995
2.0 CRDi 5-dr 4WD Style	£18,995
2.0 CRDi 5-dr 2WD Premium	£19,745
2.0 CRDi 5-dr 4WD Premium	£20,745

2010 Hyundai Tuscon SUV Scooped

The second-generation model of Hyundai's Tucson SUV that is due for a market launch in mid-to-late 2009 has been caught by our spy photographers outside the Korean firm's European headquarters in Germany. Even though the prototype model seen here was wrapped around with enough plastic to prevent prying eyes from catching a glimpse of the SUV's styling details, the sloppier rear roofline suggests that the 2010 Tuscon will look less robust and even more "crossoverish" than the current generation model.

Our spy photographers also managed to snap a few shots of the compact SUV's interior which was totally uncovered. The 2010 Tuscon's dashboard has been completely overhauled with the center console featuring a similar design to that of the i30 hatchback.

Developed on Hyundai's compact architecture, the Tuscon will share the same platform with the forthcoming Kia Sportage. Like the current model, the new Tuscon will be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.

Hyundai's new proposal in the compact SUV segment will feature a revamped petrol engine line-up. In Europe and other selected markets the Tuscon will also be available with Hyundai's newly developed 4-cylinder turbo diesel that will be offered in two versions with 2.0- and 2.2-liters displacement and outputs of 184HP and 200HP respectively. Both diesel units will be matted to either a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.

2009 Hyundai Tuscon in the UK Gets Base 2WD Version

Hyundai has revised its UK market Tucson line-up for 2009 by including an all-new entry level 2WD model powered by a 139 bhp 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Priced from £14,695, the front-wheel-drive Tuscon 2.0 Comfort model comes equipped with standard air conditioning, auxiliary and USB audio connections, privacy glass, body-coloured bumpers and trim, electric windows all-round, front fog lights, roof rails, dual front and side airbags and 16-inch alloy wheels. Overall, the 2009 model year Tucsons can be distinguished by minor visual changes, such as a new-look radiator grille, new rear number plate surround and modified instrument cluster on all models.