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Hyundai Getz

Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Also called	Hyundai Click Hyundai TB Inokom Getz Dodge Brisa
Production	2002–present
Assembly	Asanbay, South Korea
Successor	Hyundai i20
Class	Supermini
Wheelbase	96.5 in (2,451 mm)
Length	150.5 in (3,823 mm)
Width	65.5 in (1,664 mm)
Height	58.8 in (1,494 mm)
Curb weight	2,315 lb (1,050 kg)

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.

[edit] 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 65 hp (48 kW) 0–100 km/h: 15.4 sec., top speed 159 km/h (99 mph) MT
• 1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp (72 kW) 0–100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed 176 km/h (109 mph) MT
• 1.6L DOHC engine 106 hp (79 kW) 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec., top speed 184 km/h (114 mph) MT

[edit] 2006 facelift

A facelift for the 2006 model saw the Getz receiving a 4 cylinder 1.5 litre diesel option, upgraded dash and interior fascia 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.

2002–2006 Hyundai Getz (TB) GL 3-door hatchback.

2002–2006 Hyundai Getz (TB) GL 3-door hatchback.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.[1].

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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

In Australia, the Getz and the all new i20 will co-exist for the time being, as the Getz is so popular and the i20 will be marketed in a higher price range. The i20 will however effectively replace the Accent 3dr hatch in Australia.

[edit] External links

• Hyundai Getz Club of Greece
• GetzZone Malaysia
• Official site
• Dodge Brisa
• Club Hyundai Internacional (español)
• Team Hyundai Malaysia 팀 현대 말레이시아
• Car Speaker Size for Getz (India)