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Hyundai Getz

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Hyundai Getz (TB)
Pre-facelift Hyundai Getz 5-door (UK)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Also called
  • Hyundai Click (South Korea)
  • Hyundai TB (Japan)
  • Dodge Brisa (Venezuela)
  • Inokom Getz (Malaysia)
  • Blade Electron (EV, Australia & NZ)
Production
  • 2002–2011 (South Korea)
  • 2004–2009 (India)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia TB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Length3,810 mm (150.0 in) (2002–2005)
3,825 mm (150.6 in) (2005–2011)
Width1,665 mm (65.6 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Curb weight930–1,104 kg (2,050–2,434 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorHyundai i20
Hyundai Accent WIT

The Hyundai Getz is a small Hatchback made by Hyundai from 2002 to 2011.

History and Features

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The Hyundai Getz was shown first as a concept called Hyundai TB at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001. It was later shown as a production model at the Geneva Motor Show in 2002.[7] It was designed at Frankfurt. Its name reportedly means achieved by desirability and is a link-up of GET and GET IT. [8]

The Getz had a 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 liter petrol engines and 1.5 diesel engines with 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It got facelifted in 2005.[9] [10]

The Hyundai Getz was sold worldwide mainly in Europe and other places. In South Korea it was sold as the Hyundai Click, in Japan as the Hyundai TB, in Venezuela under the Dodge brand as the Dodge Brisa, and in Malaysia as the Inokom Getz.

From 2008 to 2014, Blade Electric Vehicles, an Australian company, sold a converted electric version called Blade Electron in Australia and New Zealand.[11]

Discontinuation

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The production of The Hyundai Getz ended in 2008 and in Europe was replaced by the Hyundai i20. It was produced in other markets until 2011.

References

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  1. "2013 Quick Facts". Hyundai Motor Company. p. 19. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  2. "Annual Report 2004" (PDF). Hyundai Motor Company. 5 August 2008. p. 38. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2013. Since HMI's introduction to the market seven years ago, we have added the Accent, the Elantra, the Sonata, and the Getz to our line of Indian-built Hyundai cars. The Getz, introduced in Sept. 2004, is quickly growing in popularity.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Annual Report 2006" (PDF). Hyundai Motor Company. 3 July 2007. pp. 128, 129. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  4. "Annual Report 2004" (PDF). Hyundai Motor Company. 5 August 2008. p. 58.
  5. 6.0 6.1 "Preview: Kia Picanto". Drive RSA. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  6. "Getz: neuer Kleinwagen von Hyundai feiert Weltpremiere in Genf" (in German). Hyundai Presselounge. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014.
  7. "2007 Hyundai Getz". Topspeed.
  8. "2005 Frankfurt A-to-Z". Automotive News Europe. 5 September 2005. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  9. "HyundaI's biggest selling model Getz new looks and engines" (Press release). Hyundai Motor UK. 30 September 2005. Archived from the original (Doc) on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  10. "Blade Electron". Blade Electron. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.