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  name Hyundai Getz
  Also Called Hyundai Click
  manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company
  production 2002—present
  class Supermini
  Wheelbase 965&nbspin (2455&nbspmm)
  Length 1505&nbspin (3825&nbspmm)
  Width 655&nbspin (1665&nbspmm)
  Weight 2315&nbsplb (1050&nbspkg)
  Height 588&nbspin (1495&nbspmm)
  similar Citroën C2 <br /> Nissan Micra <br /> Suzuki Swift <br /> Tata Indica


The Hyundai Getz (also sold as the '''Hyundai Click''' or '''Hyundai TB''') is a Supermini Car produced by the Hyundai Motor Company . It is available in three and five door Hatchback body styles, and with a 4-speed Automatic Transmission or 5-speed Manual Transmission .


FIRST GENERATION (2002 - PRESENT)


Engines

At launch in 2002, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.6-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. The 1.6 litre engine remained unchanged. 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 0-100 km/h: 15.4 sec., top speed 159 km/h MT

  • 1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed 176 km/h MT

  • 1.6L DOHC engine 103 hp 0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec., top speed 184 km/h 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, and driver and front passenger air bags and also side Airbag s as standard.


Trim levels

Trim levels were GSi and CDX, although 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. {Link without Title} .

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 Africa n 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 , 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.


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