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Hyundai Getz
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Hyundai Getz
The Hyundai Getz is an all-out supermini. The Getz doesn’t deliver the smoothest ride or the most powerful, but it does deliver a fairly brisk ride and offers a five-year warranty that will factor into the car’s value for money equation.
Hyundai Getz Car Review Summary
Hyundai Getz
The Getz is Hyundai’s first try at developing a supermini to compete with rival brands. The car is taller than most rivals and a little shorter. The car’s cabin is easily accessible thanks to the tall seating position.
The Hyundai Getz front seats are very comfortable with plenty of head and legroom, but rear seats don’t fair as well and legroom is limited. Rear seats are less comfortable despite the fact that they adjust for rake and feature a split/fold design.
The Getz is a terrific first effort on the part of Hundai but the car is lacking in many areas. The car lacks mechanical refinement, delivers a less than comfortable ride and delivers poor fuel economy. All is not lost however; the company backs the Getz with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. This brings the risk to the buyer down to very minimal.
Hyundai also offers a spare alloy wheel under the load mat. The Getz offers good money for value and the five-year warranty makes the car almost risk-free. Buyers who take a closer look will appreciate the value for money that the Getz represents. Even higher specification models present good value for money and might be worth the little bit of extra expense in order to get air conditioning and other creature comforts.
Practicality
The Getz offers a lot for the price and is competitively priced with other superminis. Insurance costs will be low and the car’s five year warranty will bring buyers even more peace of mind.
Hyundai Getz cabin space is limited due to the car’s small size. Front seat passengers will enjoy more space and have better legroom than rear seat passengers. The car’s boot is a decent size but is limited on what it can hold.
The Hyundai Getz controls and displays are all of good quality. The displays are large and easy to read and the controls are functional and logically located. There isn’t anything too complex or complicated.
The Getz doesn’t score well when it comes to comfort. The car’s size limits comfort levels and the rear seats are not very comfortable either. Front seat passengers have it better than rear seat passengers but the car wasn’t designed for comfort.
The Hyundai Getz provides easy access. The doors are a good size and passengers are able to slide into the car’s seats. Access shouldn’t be a problem for most passengers.
Parking the Getz is an easy task. The little supermini fits easily into most parking spaces. Thanks to good steering and handling the car is easy to maneuver. Even the most novice driver shouldn’t have any problem parking the Getz.
Hyundai Getz
Life Style
The Getz lacks refinement and doesn’t deliver a sporty or comfortable ride, but it does deliver a decent ride with plenty of pep. The car’s five year warranty will be a big selling point for some.
The Hyundai Getz is not a good family car. Limited cabin space and seating limit the amount of family-style duties that the car can perform. The car’s limited boot space further limits its abilities to serve as a primary family vehicle. The Getz could easily function as a second car or a commuter car.
The Getz would make a decent first car for those who could afford it. Running costs would be low but fuel economy would be high. Insurance rates should be good and the company’s five-year warranty is very appealing.
The Hyundai Company has delivered a reliable supermini that provides good value for the money. The Getz will be a very practical car and with the company’s generous five-year warranty, the only thing that might hold buyers back would be the manufacturer’s lack of snob appeal.
Hyundai Getz
Security and Safety
The Hyundai Getz standard security features include remote central locking, self-locking system and a security alarm. There are several upgrades available as cost-options.
The Getz comes equipped with a whole array of airbags, head restraints, seat belts with pre-tensioners, Isofix mounts for child seats, and ABS.
The Finishing Touches
The Hyundai Getz standard audio system includes a radio and CD player. The unit provides good sound quality but its buttons are small and fiddly. This can be a nuisance.
The mid-priced Getz comes in three trim levels, GSi, CDX and Sport. There are several petrol engines on offer and a diesel variant. The car’s exterior design looks flattering in red or silver.
