Hyundai Tosses the Wraps Off Redesigned 2014 Tucson ix in Korea

Hyundai has followed a slightly different path with the redesign of its South Korea-market Tucson ix compared to the European version of its compact SUV that is named ix35 and which we saw in facelift form at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Whereas the European ix35 features the same grille (re-trimmed) as the pre-facelift model, and which is similar to the one used on the current North American Tucson, the South Korean model gains a flashier nosepiece with chromed slats inspired by the new Santa Fe series.

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Hyundai Blows the Covers Off Facelifted ix35 / Tucson Ahead of Geneva

This is the updated 2013 European market Hyundai ix35 that was revealed today in advance of its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Salon next week, and which should preview some of the changes coming for its North American counterpart, the Tucson.

The mid-life cycle facelift comes three years after the launch of the compact model in Europe (four since its presentation in Korea), and it brings some mild cosmetic tweaks along with equipment and engine upgrades.

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Spy Shots: Hyundai's ix35 Ready for its First Facelift, Tucson to Follow

Presented in late 2009 as the ix35 in Europe, Korea and other markets around the world besides North America where it retained the Tucson nameplate, Hyundai's compact crossover is approaching that time in life when most car manufacturers facelift their models to keep them competitive with their chief rivals.

These new spy pictures of a camouflaged ix35 where shot in Germany where Hyundai has its European headquarters.

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Hyundai Sells its One-Millionth Vehicle in Australia, 26 Years After Commencing Operations

Hyundai has reached an important milestone in Australia with the delivery of its one-millionth new vehicle.

The car in question is an ix35 (known as the Tucson in North America) that was registered on Thursday at John Hughes in Perth, which the company says, was the exact same dealership which sold the very first new Hyundai in Australia, some 26 years ago.

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Scoop: Is Hyundai Preparing a Facelift for the Tucson / ix35?

A pair of photos showing a mildly updated Hyundai Tucson, also known as the ix35 in Europe, Australia and other markets, with a revamped snout directly inspired by the new Santa Fe, has been making the internet rounds on Korean forum boards.

The larger image appears to be showing an evolution of the ix35 FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) demonstrator, while we only get a peek of the nose of the other model.

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Hyundai Defies European Economic Crisis, Records Best Ever First Quarter Sales

Whereas many carmakers are seeing their sales shrink in Europe due to the financial crisis, Hyundai managed to register a record number of new cars between January and March 2012 with 114,571 units. This represents an increase of 12.5 percent over the same period 12 months ago.

In contrast, the overall European new car market declined by 7.3 percent in the first quarter of the year. The Korean automaker now holds a 3.3 percent share of the market.

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