2003 Hyundai Getz 1.1 from UK and Ireland - Comments

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As there were not many reviews of the "Getz" on here, thought I'd pass on the benefit of my experience with one of these as a hire car for a week in Australia.

Hyundai's reputation is somewhat poor in the UK - seen as cheap and not necessarily cheerful so I was rather sceptical when I found out our hire car for the week was going to be a Hyundai Getz. My preconceptions were completely shattered when we picked it up - what a great little car! It was roomy, comfortable and reasonably nippy - even with the 1.1 engine. Fuel consumption was negligible and the interior although basic was funkily styled and worthy of a more expensive vehicle. It was a doddle to drive and handled pretty well. I think Hyundai have gone for a more "European" feel with this one and for me they have got it spot on. Although some of the trim is not top drawer it felt pretty well screwed together.

If you are in the market for a small car then the 5 year warranty makes this a very attractive proposition provided you're happy to have the Hyundai badge on your drive. It will certainly be near the top of the list when our current 2nd car (Vauxhall Corsa) needs replacing - which given the rate things are falling off it isn't too far away!

The Kalos is rubbish, how can anyone recommend it? It's a Daewoo, hence its cheap, only lasts 12 months, uses ancient engines and sounds gruff. The Getz is a better car, not by a huge amount, but it still is. OK!

I have never drive an Aveo before, but I have been inside one. All in all, I would say that the Getz is better in more aspects. Just to name one, the look makes all the difference!

I have just driven the Getz - not impressed at all. Give me the Daewoo Kalos any day - a superb car and very roomy.

Much preferred it to the Getz when test driving the two.

The daewoo kalos has been developed with vauxhall/general motors, with the professional development staff from both companies working together. On the other hand, hyundai is in league with kia and I think that says it all really. The hyundai getz may be cheaper, but it comes down to the old logic of "you get what you pay for."

Most UK ppl would agree that daewoo carries more kudos and brand recognition than the hyundai/kia consortium.

My aunt and uncle looked (prev owned matiz) looked at the new daewoo kalos and the toyota yaris, eventually purchasing the yaris. They did not and would never have considered a hyundai or kia!

Hyundai own Kia and Daimler Chrysler own Hyundai - the fact that the Daewoo brand has been axed in the u. k (or will be axed come January 2005) speaks volumes - sorry, but Hyundai do make superior car to Daewoo.

Lets hope when Chevrolet get some new models as soon as possible after the handover in January (from Daewoo - Chevrolet) and get rid of daewoo's inferior range.

I don't doubt it's quality and a good thing with such cars is that there ain't got any luxury parts so that they can't go wrong, and, unlike more expensive skoda and vw opponent it is a 4 zyl, it's only problem is the existance of the fiat punto, and hyundai is in league with fiat and way better than kia/daewoo.

I'm from Australia and used to be a suffering ford man. After looking at Honda Jazz, Toyota Echo, Daihatsu Sirion, Mazda 2 and Hyundai Getz at the Melbourne International Motor Show, I decided it might be worth taking a test drive in a few of the above as they all impressed. The one that won me over was the Getz... fit and finish, warranty price features, but most of all the sales people from the dealership were excellent! I was one of the last people I thought would ever have payed to own a "Korean" built "small" "hatchback"...but after 9000 very happy kms I feel proud of my decision.

Hyundai! have you seen their adverts?- "a car first a badge second" - hahahaha. Most young people would not purchase a car on that basis. The company are trying to admit they have no brand recognition, but their cars are OK. Who wants to be seen in a car where even the company is embarrassed by the name? The hyundai name is as poor as skoda and lada, regardless of what the cars are like. For a significant number of people brand image counts for a lot -look at all the designer labels on clothes, spectacles etc.

Daewoo has now become chevrolet (GM did not have full control of the daewoo name - that would have cost them a great deal more than the half billion $$ they paid)

Well I would far rather be seen in a chevrolet than a hyundai. Although I'd prefer a bmw/merc in any case!

Our rental car in Australia was a Getz 4 door hatch, we were very impressed. Enough room for 3 adults, 2kids and our golden retriever fit nicely in the back, with all of in the car it still had a lot of pick up, easy to get in and out of

parking areas and good gas mileage.

I'm From Singapore, Just got the Face lift (1.1) Getz (for about 2 1/2 weeks now). So far. its OK, used it on a daily basis (to transport baby and wife). The passenger seats are spacious (my wife and baby seat fits well) no complaints.

Pickup is OK, although on steep slopes with 4 adult in the car, you may need to be in gear 1 and 2 only when negotiating uphills.

So far my mileage seems to be 12.5 - 12.9km/l (i hope that's because I just got the car, and I'm a new driver so tend to over-rev gear 1 unnecessarily and also because I'm city driving) I was hoping for at least 14km/l, I guess I have to live with its current mileage.

Other than that, the car seems OK, I just hope I can last 10 years (as in Singapore you can only keep a car for 10 years, after that you HAVE to Scrap it) and say good by to your car forever!!!

I have been using a getz 1.1 MT for 6 months. I drove Kia Spectra and Ford Escape before. It is a good city car with good handling and spacious inside. Quite OK with this.