Auto India, Car India

Hyundai has been launching small cars in the Indian car market for a long time and is filling the barrier between the car price and offered features, day-by-day, with each new launch. This in turn, is resulting in raising their popularity and sale. Hyundai launched Santro few years back. There was not much boom in the Indian car market at that time; however it received much appreciation with its feature richness. That’s how it built competition for Maruti, the acclaimed brand in India for small segments.
Now Hyundai has come with Hyundai Getz Prime, in four variants. This article writes about Hyundai Getz Prime 1.1, GVS option.

Highlighting Features :

Here it is, launched another feature-rich hatchback by Hyundai. The outer elegant European look and brilliantly designed interior and the comfort system give an absolutely nice driving experience. The engine performance and the comfort level offered at the price highlights this fact. The manufacturers have tried to renovate the hatchback to the maximum possible extent, considering features introduced by their market rivals.

Below is the list statistics, providing all necessary specifications and details.

General statistics -

• Name and Model : Hyundai Getz Prime, 1.1 GVS Option
• Ex showroom price (Mumbai) : Rs 4,18,612 (may vary)
• Body type : Hatchback
• Available colors :
  Black Diamond
  Sleek silver
  Silky Beige
  Crystal White
  Electric Red
  Dark Grey
  Berry Red
• Engine type : Petrol
• Displacement : 1086cc, 4 Cylinder
• Maximum power : 83 Bhp @ 5500 rpm
• Maximum torque : 104 Nm @ 3200 rpm
• Steering : Power
• Brakes : Front Disk, Rear Drum
• Gears : 5 Manual
• Fuel tank size : 45 L
• Fuel efficiency :
  15 kmpl (For highway)
  11 kmpl (For City)
• Seating Capacity : 5
• Seat adjustment : Manual
• AC / Non-AC : AC without climate control
• Music system : No

Comments -

The car is powered by 1.1L eRLX petrol engine which has quite good performance records. The average mileage is 15 kmpl at highways, while 11 kmpl in city.
The exterior, as mentioned above, is designed in European style. The dimensions of the car give a mid-sized feel. The bumper is detachable and inserts moldings that add up to stylish looks of the car. It also protects from scratches and can be easily replaced.

The headlamp, elongated and fitted at the bonnet curvature, assures clear focus and also proves to be another appearance intergradient for the car. Along with the headlamps, the hatchback is provided with front fog lamps, which functions both, to assist with inclement weather and give the car a sporty look. The round bumper inserted fog lamps assist not only in better visibility especially during inclement weather but also accentuate a sporty look.

Another prominently noticeable object at the front is the nicely designed grille with italicized “H”, the company’s logo. The rear side is provided with a door, and has been given a little tinted shape. The rear combination lamps are shaped to attract visibility and integrated to work harmoniously.

The safety measures are quite emphasized in Getz Prime. The standard front disc, rear drum brake system is fitted. Also the front wheel disc brakes are accompanied by the new antilock braking system (ABS), for better control and improved security. The other important engine control, clutch, is provided with a clutch lock that disallows ignition of engine until one presses the clutch. This helps in avoiding ignition jerks. The 3 nozzle washer jet splashes water over the windscreen with enough spread. The variable intermittent wiper offers control over the speed of the wiper, ensuring absolute cleaning of the windscreen.

Other comfort features include the heating and Air conditioning, which works effectively and keeps the interior in pleasant conditions as you want it be. The identity feature of course, is the double folding 60: 40 Split rear seat backrest. Getz Prime is only car in its segment which offers this feature.

Pros :

• Tilt steering
• Body Color Bumper
• Detachable Insert - Bumper Molding
• Getz Prime is the only car in it’s segment to offer Double folding 60:40 Split reclining rear seat backrest
• Headlamp
• Radiator Grille
• 2 Tone Beige Interior.
• Instrument Cluster
• Centre Console Tray
• Rear Parcel Tray
• Digital Clock
• Utility Tray
• Floor Console
• Wooden Centre console
• Front Door Full Size Arm Rest
• Seating Capacity
• Rear Seat Double Folding
• A/C without climate control
• Heater
• Power Steering
• Illuminated Front & Rear Power Windows
• Remote Fuel Lid Opener
• Child-Safety Rear Door Locks
• Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror
• Central Locking (5 Door)
• Front - Fog Lamps
• HMSL and RHD Controls
• 3 Nozzle washer Jet
• Variable Intermittent wiper

Cons :

• Little expensive in B+ segment
• Need to work at the fuel efficiency
• No music system
• Simple wheels in place of alloys
• Engine is little underpowered

Bottom Line :

In a common view, the car makes a good impression. Care has been taken to accommodate sufficiently both the passengers and the luggage by adding features such as back seat folding. The new stylish exterior and feature rich interior repay fully to the price paid. The fuel efficiency is little lesser against expected and can be a point to be considered while buying. Still the overall performance, the stylish looks, interior comforts and safety measures, spacious interior and finally the cost, would imply that buying a Hyundai Getz Prime would be a good deal.