All Hyundai Getz reviews

"The Getz will cross boundaries and appeal to car buyers who'd never even considered a Hyundai."

Ask most people about Hyundai and they'll associate the company with small cars. Although the Korean marque has diversified into 4x4s, executive saloons and coupes, it's still best known for economical hatches. All of which makes it hard to believe that the Hyundai Getz represents their first foray into the supermini sector.

Yes, we've had tiny Citycars like the Atoz and the Amica and ...

"Even around town, you'll need to be fairly merciless with the loud pedal to drop the consumption below 44mpg"

To tell the truth, it came as a bit of a surprise to hear that Hyundai were launching a diesel version of their hot selling Getz supermini, the reason being I'd assumed that they were offering a diesel model already. A quick perusal of their model range revealed that I'd been labouring under a misapprehension. Despite the massive popularity of little diesels in this country, th...

"There's both art and discipline required to build a decent cheap car: Hyundai's Getz has both"

When I heard that Hyundai had facelifted the Getz, I have to admit that my heart sank. The Korean company doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to mid-life makeovers and the Getz was always a very clean and attractive supermini shape. The pre-launch pictures arrived at our offices and it was with a little trepidation that I opened the envelope, wondering what curiously homespun...

"As good as it Getz for £8k? You'd be hard pressed to argue against it...."

Sometimes simple works best. Take the styling of Hyundai's baby Getz. There's not a superfluous crease, swage or intake on the entire car and as a result, it's one of the cleanest designs we've seen for some time. Even in base 1.1-litre GSi trim, the Getz is something of a looker in a way that makes rivals seem unnecessarily fussy. Some light tinkering with the front end has freshened this appeal without complic...

Hyundai has made massive strides in the past decade. Whereas the badge once signified lowest common denominator motoring, it now stands for the best that south-east Asia can produce. In the compact shape of the Getz supermini Hyundai have a car that can mix it with the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa, the Ford Fiesta and the Citroen C3. What's more it boasts lower running costs and sharper styling than any of these rivals, making it a very good used buy.

First unveiled at the 2002 Geneva Mo...

Hyundai has made massive strides in the past decade. Whereas the badge once signified lowest common denominator motoring, it now stands for the best that south-east Asia can produce. In the compact shape of the Getz supermini Hyundai have a car that can mix it with the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa, the Ford Fiesta and the Citroen C3. What's more it boasts lower running costs and sharper styling than any of these rivals, making it a very good used buy.

First unveiled at the 2002 Geneva Mo...

Hyundai has made massive strides in the past decade. Whereas the badge once signified lowest common denominator motoring, it now stands for the best that south-east Asia can produce. In the compact shape of the Getz supermini Hyundai have a car that can mix it with the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa, the Ford Fiesta and the Citroen C3. What's more it boasts lower running costs and sharper styling than any of these rivals, making it a very good used buy.

First unveiled at the 2002 Geneva Mo...