Hyundai Getz Prime [2007-2010] User Reviews

Exterior Cute Europian looks. Didn't like the looks of the Swift much with those bulges in the back. Comparitively, Getz looks like a European chic 😎

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent space and the plastic quality is excellent. Even after 3 years and 45000kms, not even a single rattle from the vehicle. The back seat can easily accomodate 3 people. The BIG boot plus 60-40 split in the rear seat offers great flexibility.It has Helped me to even shift my house😊. The A/C is also excellent. The thick A pillars means that you have to be carefull while negotiating sharp turns.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox As said, the engine is well tuned. you can't even make out if the engine is on/ off. Many people have told that the 1.3 engine is not as peppy as the Swift engine. Yes, this engine is not for enthuisiasts, but for people who prefer smooth pick up and a bit of hig speed driving. The fuel economy in the cities is on the lower side. I am consistenty getting 9-9.5 only in the city with A/C. But the short gearing also means that the highway mileage is also limited to 14-14.5 with A/C. But overall I am happy as the highway mileage quoted is at speeds in excess of 100. Well, i drive fast in the highways. The gearbox needs a special mention. It is butter smooth and the short throws means shifting gears in the city is never a pain.

Ride Quality & Handling The vehicle has very stable even at 150+ speeds. You never know that you have hit a speed of 150-160 unless until you look at the speedo. But the brakes, eventhough inspires confident, you should prefer the GLX version with ABS.  I had met with an accident once in the highway when a Sumo came out of the cut road and came straight into the 3rd track of the Chennai-Bangalore highway and I was in about 100-110. ABS would have helped in avoiding the collition. It was just a minor collision with a minor leak in the radiator and a small dent in the bumper and bonnet.

Final Words Excellent city car and a very good car for family. Highway performance is also not that bad. Again, the gearbix requires special mention.

Areas of improvement Even-though the model is stopped by Hyundai, I still like the design of the Getz than the i20. Airbag should have been optional at-least.