Hyundai Getz Sleeker,
faster and safer for 2006
13 July 2006
Hyundai’s award-winning
Getz has had a major makeover comprising a progressive facelift
and a range of new engines. The new look, European-styled
Getz, which goes on sale in Nepal from March 2006 benefits
from significant revisions both inside and out.The clean good
looks of the previous model have been retained, while Hyundai’s
designers have succeeded in bringing the company’s best
selling through a series of subtle yet significant styling
changes.
The front of the car has
been transformed with clear, wraparound headlamps and black
bumper inserts, which give the car a cleaner, sportier appearance.
New wheel trims and alloy wheels further emphasize the model’s
poise and balance. As before, top spec models add integrated
front fog lights for added flare.
ew interior features include
a dual tone improved texture fascia and redesigned instrument
panel and centre console. For added comfort, the rear headrests
in the five-seat super-mini have also been redesigned for
even better rearward vision.
New 1.4 Petrol Units
A new 1.4 litre petrol engine, to replace the previous 1.3
unit, also marks a step forward in terms of technology, further
improving environmental efficiency (all the new Getz engines
comply with Euro IV regulations). The four valves per cylinder
unit complete with continuous variable valve timing (CVVT),
deliver 97 PS (96bhp) and returns up to 47 mpg on the official
Combined Cycle with five speed manual transmission.
With the 1.4 litre engine
customers can opt for an advanced four-speed automatic transmission
that has been developed specifically for the new Getz. High
top gear ratios reduce fuel consumption when cruising, while
the intelligent transmission constantly monitors engine speeds
and driver demands and adapt itself to suit individual driving
styles.
New Colors
The Getz makeover does not stop with great new looks and dynamic
new engines, there are new colors to choose from as well.
Customers can choose from Metallic Sky Blue and Space Silver
and Midnight Grey Mica, Hip-Hop Red and Ebony Black.
Passive Safety
Designed with both driver and pedestrian protection in mind,
Getz has integrated crumple zones within a basic rigid structure.
More than 58 per cent of the total car’s weight is high
tensile steel. The Getz has also joined the swing to "active"
front head restraints – those designed to move forward
in response to a rear-end shunt to support the neck of each
occupant and counter the possibility of whiplash.
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