The vehicle has impressed the Indian buyers with its tastefully designed interiors and stylish exteriors, managing to successfully establish a market share for itself. Hyundai Getz was launched in India in 2004. Manufactured by Hyundai Motor India, the image of this super-mini car has projected it as the best-suited vehicle for small urban families. The compact car has succeeded in capturing millions of hearts across the world. Getz is the one-stop solution for car lovers who want style and grace in their machine.
The Getz Prime is being touted as the country's first car that can be called 'truly global,' in terms of features that conform to the global standards of performance as well as aesthetics. The Getz, which is sold the most in Europe, has won many accolades in various countries, including the 'Best Small Car' in Australia in 2005 and the 'Transport for London GreenFleet Award' for the best economy car in 2006. The Getz Prime was launched with Santro Xing's 1.1L engine instead of 1,341cc engine, but weighs 200 kgs more than the latter.
The base 1.1-litre Getz Prime is available in two trims -- GLE and GVS. The 1.3 Getz Prime is also available in three trims - GLS, GLX and GVS and an all new 1.5-liter diesel engine is available with the GVS CRDi variant.
The hatchback body type of Hyundai Getz comes equipped with roomy and plush interiors. There is ample space inside the cabin to ensure that your ride is comfortable. Higher seating arrangement facilitates an easy ingress and egress. The instrument cluster, with a comprehensive audio system, has been integrated neatly into the dashboard. A cup-holder is also provided in the console.
Riding is effortless and comfortable in Hyundai Getz. The front ventilated disc and rear drum brakes provide excellent braking ability. You may use the Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) in emergencies. The steering of the car can be can be adjusted to suit the convenience of the driver. Getz is also equipped with a unique clutch lock feature, which makes ignition remain non-functional until clutch is pressed, reducing jerk starts.
The new Getz Prime is still available with the existing 1.3-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces a liberal 82 bhp of peak power and 116 Nm of maximum torque. However, it has also been launched with the 1.1-litre eRLX engine that is available only in Santro Xing.
Hyundai has modified the 1.1-litre eRLX engine to improve its performance. This engine in the Santro Xing develops 63 bhp of peak power while in the Getz, it offers 66 bhp of power at 5,500 rpm and the peak torque is also a decent 102 Nm at 3,200 rpm. It also provides quick, smooth acceleration and easy motoring, up to 130 km per hour. The recently introduced Getz Prime diesel variant comes more powerful with a 1.5-liter common rail direct injection turbo charged engine. It generates 108 bhp of maximum power at 4000 rpm and 235 Nm of maximum torque at 2750 rpm.
The eRLX still features technologies such as the rotary heard intelligent valve actuator (RHiA), fuel quality immuniser, real-time intelligent ignition and ultra-low friction piston rings. The 1.3-litre engine is aimed at those who want performance and space but do not want to compromise with the looks of the car. The 1.1-litre petrol engine also offers the same amount of space but at a lesser price; its biggest advantage is its cost-effectiveness. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission which is quiet and dependable. The new 1.5-liter engine is for those who prefer a diesel variant.
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