Hyundai Getz

Infobox Automobile


name = Hyundai Getz
aka = Hyundai Click
Inokom Getz
Also Called = Hyundai Click
manufacturer = Hyundai Motor Company
production = 2002–present
predecessor =
class = Supermini
wheelbase = convert|96.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on
length = convert|150.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on
width = convert|65.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on
weight = convert|2315|lb|abbr=on
height = convert|58.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on

The Hyundai Getz (also sold as the Hyundai Click or Hyundai TB) is a supermini car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, sold in most of the world but not the US or Canada. It is available in three and five door hatchback body styles, and with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission.

Engines

At launch in 2002, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5-litre petrol or 1.5-litre turbodiesel engines were available. From 2004, a new 1.1 litre engine was introduced to the line and a 1.4 litre engine replacing the 1.3 litre. A 1.6 litre engine replaced the 1.5 litre. However, availability of engine options varies depending on market.

The 1.6 litre gasoline engine is unavailable in New Zealand, and some countries in South-East Asia and South America

*Hyundai Getz performance:

*1.1L SOHC engine Convert|65|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 0–100 km/h: 15.4 sec., top speed Auto km/h|159|0 MT
*1.4L DOHC engine Convert|97|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 0–100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed Auto km/h|176|0 MT
*1.6L DOHC engine Convert|106|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec., top speed Auto km/h|184|0 MT

2006 facelift

A facelift for the 2006 model saw the Getz receiving a 4 cylinder 1.5 litre diesel option, upgraded dash and interior facia and trim, new front and rear styling, driver and front passenger air bags. In the UK air conditioning and side airbags were fitted to all models as standard.

Trim levels

Trim levels in the were UK GSi, CDX and Sport. However, in Australia and New Zealand XD and XE were the main trim levels.

Safety

In Australia, the 2002-04 Hyundai Getz was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "significantly worse than average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash. [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open] .

Conversely, the car was awarded a respectable 4 stars (out of five) in its 2004 EuroNCAP crash tests. It turned in what EuroNCAP described as a "reasonably balanced performance" and "generally good" in-car protection for children. It was noted, however, that the design of the car did little to protect pedestrians.

Reflecting market priorities and price point control, some safety equipment is either unavailable or available only as extra-cost options on some models in some markets. The South African market version, for example, is not available with side airbags at any price and makes do without a rear foglight and a third three-point seatbelt on the rear seat. In the Philippines and south America, the Getz is not fitted with airbags or ABS brakes as standard.

Awards

*Winner of "Australia’s Best Small Car" in 2003 and 2005.
*Winner of the "Scottish Small Car of the Year" award in 2003.
*Winner of the UK What Car? Magazine "Budget Car of the Year" in 2003.
*Budget car champion on the UK motoring programme, 5th Gear in 2003.
*Denmark’s "Best Seller Of 2003" award.
*The Getz 1.5 CRDi was Portuguese ‘Car of the Year’ for 2004.

Dodge Brisa

In Venezuela, the Hyundai Getz is badge engineered as the Dodge Brisa. This new model replaces the Accent-based Brisa that debuted in that market in April 2002.

Inokom Getz

In Malaysia, the Hyundai Getz is locally assembled as the Inokom Getz. The model offers both manual and automatic transmission with a single 1.4L petrol engine option.

Replacement

In late 2008 or early 2009, the Getz is to be replaced by the new i20 model in Europe . A fully electric model will also be available in New Zealand from the end of 2008.

External links

* [http://www.getzzone.com/ GetzZone Malaysia]
* [http://www.hyundai.co.uk/look/range/getz/ Official site]
* [http://www.dodge.com.ve/espec_brisa2006.html Dodge Brisa]
* [http://www.club-hyundai.com/ Club Hyundai Internacional (español)]
* [http://www.teamhyundaimalaysia.com/ Team Hyundai Malaysia 팀 현대 말레이시아]
* [http://acousticsforyou.com/forum/index.php?topic=25.0 Car Speaker Size for Getz (India)]