Hyundai Getz (02-09) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 27 January 2009
The Getz is one of Hyundai's most popular models and it's easy to see why. Cheap to run, spacious inside and a five-year warranty as standard make it a good choice if you're looking for an affordable and easy to drive car. There are few thrills to be had though and it's not especially comfortable either, with a cheap and dated interior plus a bouncy ride. The dull looks do little to help raise the temperature but at least there's good passenger space, particularly in the back where it is impressively roomy for such a small car. There's also a good choice of engines including the CRTD diesel which is cheap to tax and returns 63mpg.
2.5 out of 5

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£6,995 - £10,982

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£838 - £5,761

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Five-year warranty, spacious interior, good rear passenger room, large boot, affordable to run

Cheap interior, dull looks, seats lack support, overly light steering, vague steering

The Getz is one of Hyundai's most popular models and it's easy to see why. Cheap to run, spacious inside and a five-year warranty as standard make it a good choice if you're looking for an affordable and easy to drive car. There are few thrills to be had though and it's not especially comfortable either, with a cheap and dated interior plus a bouncy ride. The dull looks do little to help raise the temperature but at least there's good passenger space, particularly in the back where it is impressively roomy for such a small car. There's also a good choice of engines including the CRTD diesel which is cheap to tax and returns 63mpg.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "There's a good choice of engines available in the Getz range and it was originally launched with a..."

  • Handling

    2 out of 5

    "The Getz is agile and easy to drive - making it ideal for pottering town - but the light steering..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "The roomy cabin and soft ride make long journeys relative comfortable, but road noise is apparent at..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "The Getz officially carries five, but it can be a squeeze with three adults in the back as it isn't..."

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

    "The Getz is reasonably well equipped for the price. Entry-level GSI models come with 14-inch steel..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2 out of 5

    "The Getz isn't particularly exciting to look at from the outside and that's reflected in the dull..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4 out of 5

    "Insurance groups range from three to six, so they aren't as low as you might expect for a budget..."

  • Green credentials

    4 out of 5

    "The Getz performs very well on the eco front and the cleanest engine is the newer version of the..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Getz was awarded four stars out of five by Euro NCAP, which is good for a small car launched in..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Getz is dependable, but some owners have found problems with the rear brakes which can be fixed..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    2.5 out of 5

    "Hyundai dealers might not have the muscle to knock huge chunks off the list price and you won't find..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "The Getz is cheap to start with and initial depreciation is heavy, so you should get a bargain if..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "There’s a healthy demand for used superminis (they make great first time cars or weekend runabouts)..."

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