PROS
The 130 kW and 392 Nm diesel engine/ High standard spec levels on Elite models/ FLEX STEER system
CONS
Not really an off-roader (170 mm ground clearance)/ faces stiff competition from Honda, Ford, Kia, Toyota but even lesser ix35 models/ Would have liked a more dramatic facelift
VERDICT
Sadly, its enhancements have not given the bells-and-whistles R2.0 4x4 Elite Auto ix35 any clear advantage.