Hyundai Getz 2005–2009 car dimensions: 3825 mm long, 1665 mm wide and 1490 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,100 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin offers a practical layout with cloth seats, height-adjustable steering column, electric front windows, central locking and a stereo RDS radio/CD player with four speakers. Air conditioning is fitted as standard. Driver aids are limited to ABS with EBD plus front airbags. side airbags are optional on this grade. No advanced electronic aids or screens are present.
Boot space measures 288 litres with seats up, expanding to 987 litres when the 60/40 split-folding rear seats are down for a flat load floor.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg and unbraked is 450 kg, with a noseweight limit of 44 kg. Payload is 485 kg. The car suits light everyday use but has no special heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension for demanding work.
The cabin is tall and airy with good headroom and decent front space. Cloth seats are simple with basic adjustment and a height-adjustable steering column. Front electric windows and cupholders are fitted. Rear seats split-fold and the backrests recline for longer trips. Storage includes door pockets and seat-back hooks. The feel is practical and no-frills rather than plush.
Combined fuel economy 47.1 mpg (6.0 l/100 km) for the 1.4 petrol manual
CO2 emissions 141 g/km, Euro 4
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant, 4 stars child, 1 star pedestrian
Standard safety: dual front airbags, front side airbags on 1.4 GSI, ABS with EBD, side impact bars, seatbelt pretensioners, three 3-point rear belts, ISOFIX
Five-year unlimited mileage warranty as new, plus six-year anti-perforation cover
The 1.4 petrol returns official combined figures of 47.1 mpg with a 45-litre tank. Urban and extra-urban numbers sit around 37.7 and 55.4 mpg. Real-world use will vary with driving style and condition.
Routine maintenance follows the manufacturer schedule with oil and filter changes at regular intervals typically every 10,000 miles or 12 months. Timing belt inspection and replacement form part of the longer-term plan. Independent garages can handle this without affecting remaining cover if genuine-spec parts are used.
Safety equipment includes dual front airbags plus front side airbags on the 1.4 GSI, ABS with EBD, side impact protection bars, front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, three rear three-point belts and ISOFIX points. The car scored four stars for adult and child protection in Euro NCAP testing of the generation.
Keeping the car is straightforward. The five-year unlimited-mileage warranty was a strong point when new and transferable. Check for rust on arches and underbody, keep the service history complete, and the simple mechanicals make parts and labour affordable for a small hatch.
Length 3825 mm, Width 1665 mm, Height 1490 mm, Wheelbase 2455 mm (Getz 2005–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Motor UK Getz brochure, printed January 2006 , 1.4 GSI 5-door, Three rear three-point seatbelts are standard, The specification table prints width as.