Hyundai Getz European makeover

04 October 2005

  • Air-con now standard across the range.
  • New petrol and diesel engine options.
  • Overhaul aimed at European market.

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The Getz, Hyundai’s best-selling model, is now available with a new look and a revised engine line-up.

The Korean car maker has given the car clear wraparound headlamps, black bumper inserts and new wheeltrims and alloy wheels for a sportier look. Hyundai claims it has been designed specifically to enhance the car’s appeal to European motorists.

Inside, the new Getz has a redesigned instrument panel and centre console, with new materials. Air-conditioning is now standard on all entry-level GSI models, as are twin airbags and front electric windows.

Uprated CDX models also receive 14-inch alloy wheels, side airbags, front foglights, electric heated door mirrors, rear electric windows, alarm and sunroof (except on the 1.1 CDX).

Under the bonnet there’s a revised 1.1-litre petrol engine from the previous Getz and a new, more powerful 1.4-litre petrol to replace the outgoing 1.3. There’s also an all-new 1.5-litre common-rail turbodiesel engine, available in either 87bhp or 109bhp format. All engines now comply with Euro IV emissions standards.

The 105bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine previously employed in the Getz Sport has been dropped. A new CDX+ model, using the more powerful diesel, replaces the Sport as the range’s most dynamic model, with rear spoiler, metal-effect centre console and leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearlever.

The face-lifted Getz is in showrooms now, with a launch offer of three years’ free servicing for buyers who order before December 31, to complement Hyundai’s standard five-year warranty.


Hyundai Getz
On sale: now
Price £7495 (1.1 GSI) to £10,095 (1.4 CDX Auto)
Rivals Toyota Yaris, Fiat Panda

Engine 1.1-litre (66bhp) petrol
0-62mph 16.1sec
Top speed 93mph
Combined economy 51.4mpg

Engine 1.4-litre (96bhp) petrol
0-62mph 11.2sec
Top speed 106mph
Combined economy 47.1mpg

Engine 1.5 (87bhp) CRTD
0-62mph 12.1sec
Top speed 106mph
Combined economy 62.8mpg

Engine 1.5 (109bhp) CRTD
0-62mph 11.1sec
Top speed 112mph
Combined economy 61.4mpg