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HYUNDAI IX35 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 62,889 in 2016 Q3 — only 84% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10,114 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1,445 a year (2.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2051 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 52,775 on the road.
Rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,445 a year (2.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 45,934 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2051.
About the IX35
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HYUNDAI IX35 — questions & answers
How many HYUNDAI IX35 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35 were still registered in the UK — 50,552 licensed and on the road, plus 2,223 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HYUNDAI IX35 rare?
The HYUNDAI IX35 is common, with 52,775 still on the road, making it rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HYUNDAI IX35 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI IX35 on UK roads fell by 2,091 (3.8%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 45,934 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most HYUNDAI IX35 use?
Most HYUNDAI IX35 run on diesel — about 85% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, electric.
When did the HYUNDAI IX35 peak?
The HYUNDAI IX35 peaked at 62,889 registered in 2016 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.