The appearance of the small Hyundai Getz does not make the heart beat faster, and many, passing by, do not even notice this car. However, this has its advantages for those who are not used to standing out.

The first production Hyundai Getz was released in 2002. In addition to South Korea, the car was assembled in India, Malaysia and even Venezuela. The subcompact was offered in many markets and therefore had several names. For example, in Korea and Syria - Click, in India - Getz Prime, and in Japan - TV. In Venezuela, the baby was generally available under a false name – Dodge Brisa II.

Three years after global production of the model reached full speed, the Koreans decided to restyling. The car received more rounded headlights, an updated grille and taillights. From this point on, the Getz model was sold unchanged until 2009, when it was replaced by the Hyundai i20. However, in many countries, production of the model was still ongoing; in particular, Goetz was supplied to Russia until 2011.

Hyundai Getz has two body types: 3-door and 5-door. The most popular are, of course, the 5-door versions. Unfortunately, many cars of the first years of production are very poorly equipped and do not even have air conditioning, ABS or power steering. The last two were included in the list of serial equipment after the update in 2005.

In cars of this class there is almost never room for a complex suspension design or a technologically advanced transmission. The thesis is also true for the Hyundai Getz.

According to the results of EuroNCAP crash tests, the Hyundai Getz scored 4 runs.

Engines

Gasoline:

R4 1.1 (63-66 hp)

R4 1.3 (82-85 hp)

R4 1.4 (97 hp)

R4 1.6 (105-106 hp)

Diesel:

R3 1.5 CRDi (82 hp)

R4 1.5 CRDi (88-101 hp)

1.1 liter 12 valve petrol engine.

In a car in this segment, choosing the right engine is determined primarily by efficiency. For this reason, the base gasoline engine is immediately eliminated. It only seems that a small unit will save on fuel. In order to accelerate the car even a little, you will have to rev the engine hard, and this will inevitably lead to an increase in fuel consumption. And although the appetite will not be too large, it will be commensurate with the level of consumption of engines with a capacity of 1.3 and 1.4 liters.

The basic 1.1-liter unit has mechanical valve clearance compensation, which requires periodic monitoring (every 30,000 km) and complex adjustments. The 1.3-liter engine is close in design to the base unit, but is equipped with hydraulic valve clearance compensators. The remaining engines are also equipped with hydraulic compensators. The 1.6-liter engine has a variable valve timing system and two camshafts in the cylinder head.

Engines usually easily exceed the 300,000 km mark. Then oil consumption may increase, to eliminate which it is necessary to update the valve stem seals (20 rubles per piece and 10,000 rubles for labor). Cases of major repairs occur after 400-500 thousand km (about 40,000 rubles).

All gasoline units are equipped with a timing belt drive, which must be replaced every 60,000 km. Hydraulic compensators wear out after 200-250 thousand km, which leads to very noisy engine operation immediately after starting.

With age, the flexible connection of the exhaust system burns out (corrugation - from 1200 rubles). After 200-250 thousand km, the starter may become depressed (from 4000 rubles for an analogue). Next, one of the engine mounts gives in, as indicated by noticeable vibration (3-5 thousand rubles).

After a while, the valve cover gasket begins to snot, and the crankcase ventilation system and the oil separator (located at the top of the valve cover) also become clogged.

Is it worth considering purchasing an “exotic” diesel modification? Given today's prices and quality of diesel fuel, this is not the most profitable solution. Diesel units of the CRDi family, especially with high mileage, are prone to malfunctions that are expensive to fix. One of the most common failures is the failure of the boost pressure sensor. But there are also advantages - diesel engines are more flexible and consume less fuel - 5-7 l/100 km. It is worth noting that the 3-cylinder unit is not characterized by soft operation: it growls and vibrates strongly.

With age, many vehicles experience engine oil leaks through the oil sump and crankshaft seals. However, there is no need to disassemble engines for serious repairs before 200-300 thousand km.

Transmission

There was a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.

Cases of manual transmission repair are rare. The clutch usually runs over 150-200 thousand km (5-7 thousand rubles per set). Over time, the gear selection mechanism (the so-called “helicopter”) wears out.

The machine may require repairs only after 300,000 km. However, after 100-150 thousand km, the gearbox shaft rotation speed sensor sometimes gives up (2-3 thousand rubles). Replacing it is quite easy. And due to a break in the wiring of the Over Drive button, 4th gear stops engaging.

Chassis

The front suspension is a classic MacPherson strut, and the rear is a torsion beam.

At the front, the stabilizer struts and bushings quickly fall out of the picture. After 100-150 thousand km, the silent blocks of the front levers may become unusable (from 200 rubles for an analogue). The higher the mileage, the less chance of a quick and easy replacement. Over the years, the bolts in the internal metal bushings of the silent block become sour. You have to cut the lever (from 1600 rubles) or the subframe. Ball joints usually last longer than silent blocks.

At the rear, shock absorbers wear out prematurely (from 800 rubles for an analogue), and sometimes the anthers begin to knock. Thanks to the separate arrangement of springs and shock absorbers, replacing the latter is cheaper and easier.

Front wheel bearings (from 500 rubles for an analogue) can hum after 100-150 thousand km. External CV joints (from 1000 rubles for an analogue) usually run over 150-200 thousand km, and they usually give up due to torn anthers.

After 200-250 thousand km, the steering rack may knock or leak (from 8,000 rubles for an analogue).

Typical problems and malfunctions

In terms of reliability, Getz is perhaps one of the best cars in the history of the brand. But he is far from the notorious Japanese perfection.

Getz owners complain about the unsatisfactory quality of the paintwork, which is vulnerable to the slightest scratches and sometimes even peels off. However, thanks to the 90% galvanization of the body, there is no outbreak of corrosion epidemic. The situation is different with the subframe and exhaust system, which often rust. In old cars, traces of corrosion can be found in the engine compartment, on the bottom, elements of the chassis and brake system.

Sometimes problems arise in the operation of the power plant controller, or high-voltage wires fail. Problems with the central locking, trunk door lock and ABS sensors (oxidation of contacts) are another typical problem with this model.

With age, door stops wear out (repair kit costs 1,000 rubles), and the washer motor fails (from 400 rubles). In addition, the insulation of the wiring located in the protective corrugation connecting the body and the trunk door is destroyed. Sometimes the tidy starts to glitch - soldering will be required. The new shield is too expensive - 31,000 rubles.

Conclusion

The market is quite well stocked with spare parts: they are available and very cheap. Therefore, Goetz can be recommended to novice drivers. Eliminating malfunctions and the consequences of possible accidents will be quick and easy.

Among the advertisements it is quite possible to find a still young and already inexpensive Hyundai Getz. In addition to the excellent cost-to-age ratio, Goetz provides quite a decent level of comfort and a fair amount of space for its class. But, unfortunately, the car also has disadvantages, including rather poor equipment and finishing materials of not the best quality. However, the compact is superior to much more established rivals in terms of reliability. Thus, it is an excellent choice for people with a rational approach who need a reliable, affordable and practical car.

Typical faults:

• 1. Rough engine operation is usually caused by faulty high-voltage wires.
• 2. A loud exhaust sound occurs when the flexible connector of the exhaust system pipes wears out.
• 3. Short-lived rear shock absorbers are easy to replace and there is a wide range of inexpensive replacements.

Technical characteristics of Hyundai Getz

Version	1.1 12V	1.3 12V	1.4 16V	1.5CRDi	1.5CRDi 16V
Engine				turbodiesel	turbodiesel
Working volume
Cylinders/valves
Maximum power
Maximum torque
Dynamics
Maximum speed
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Average fuel consumption l/100 km

The Hyundai Getz was exclusively front-wheel drive, and the drive design was extremely simple. So the choice is only between automatic transmission and five-speed manual. And if the CV joints and drives here are quite reliable (at least up to mileage of 200-250 thousand), then the gearboxes are all full of surprises.

If you hear that Getz manual transmissions were unsuccessful only before restyling, then do not believe these stories. M5AF3 transmissions are not particularly good on cars of any vintage. There are no problems with the design - after all, it is a Mitsubishi heritage with minimal changes, but the execution is lame.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 5-door "2002–2005

Mainly the bearings fail. The release bearing often begins to howl at a mileage of just over 60 thousand, and untimely replacement is fraught not only with wear on the petals of the basket and damage to the release fork, but also with damage to the box body. Next in line are the primary and secondary shaft bearings. On most cars, after only a hundred thousand kilometers, the input shaft bearings are already noisy. The secondary shaft begins to make noise later, but it begins almost inevitably, so if you repair a manual transmission, then everything needs to be changed.

Due to oil contamination, both the differential and gearbox gears suffer. If you delay repairs, there is often nothing left to repair: a jammed differential will break the housing and the main pair.

The reason for rapid wear lies not only in the poor quality of the original parts, but also in the quality of the seals: the box leaks, and the oil level needs to be monitored at all times. Owners of cars with 1.6 and 1.4 liter engines are especially unlucky: they have their own gearboxes, different from the boxes with Accent and other Hyundais, so spare parts are in short supply.

The only reliable way to repair the box is to overhaul it and install new bearings. To reduce the cost of repairs, “used” parts are often used, since original shafts and gears are not that expensive (5-8 thousand rubles per shaft), but the price of a complete manual transmission overhaul can easily be higher than the price of the car. The standard repair option is to install a new shaft with used gears, for example, from a more or less live Accent gearbox. Then (in the case of 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines) everything is assembled into the old box housing. Boxes for 1.1 and 1.3 liter engines can also be left with an “accent” body. Such repairs cost 12-30 thousand rubles, which is quite acceptable for most.

In addition to problems with the manual transmission, there are also problems with its drive. Initially, it does not please with particular clarity, but with age, the quality of switching deteriorates due to stretching of the cables, breakdowns of the yoke ball joint clamps and simply wear of the joint ball. Wear on the axis of the triangular longitudinal movement lever and wear on its hinges also greatly affects the clarity of switching. In advanced cases, you have to change the lever itself, fortunately it is still supplied as spare parts and costs less than a thousand rubles.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 5-door "2005–2010

Cables also cause a lot of trouble. Their price is quite high, about 5,000 rubles, but you can get by with little expense: mainly the shock-absorbing thrust bushings in the engine compartment wear out. These parts will cost less than 500 rubles, but to replace them you will have to remove the cables and look for the bushings themselves in the catalogs for Mitsubishi Lancer IX (part codes 2460A108 and 2460A109). By the way, bearings and synchronizers are also suitable for Mitsubishi manual transmissions, but which ones exactly, experts keep close to their hearts.

If you have any hope that an automatic transmission is more reliable than a manual transmission, then I will disappoint you. In principle, boxes of the KM family of A4AF3/A4BF2 series on engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.4 liters and boxes of the A4CF1/A4CF2 series with engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters are considered quite reliable. But in practice, closer to a hundred thousand mileage, boxes produced before 2008, and especially boxes of pre-restyling cars produced before 2006, begin to act up. Newer automatic transmissions run much longer before the first problems appear, at least 180-200 thousand kilometers, and some copies of the gearbox can feel quite normal with a mileage of over 300.

From a constructive point of view, there are a minimum of shortcomings, and there are either no obvious weak points, or they appear at high mileage. But the A4AF3 box was processed during the transfer of production to Hyundai facilities, and the adjustment of production affected the quality. The short life of solenoids and sensors, overheating due to a weak cooling system and associated oil leaks have a bad effect on the operation of the automatic transmission. We can assume that most of the first releases of automatic machines of all series have already undergone a medium overhaul, at least with valve body repair, and for those who like to drive “to the last”, the gearbox has also undergone a complete overhaul.

In addition to problems associated with a drop in oil level, oil starvation and malfunctions of the valve body, there are a number of other unpleasant features. For example, a weak differential and gas turbine engine locking linings, which, with aggressive driving, can wear off to an adhesive layer after hundreds of thousands of miles. And the external oil lines have bad, corroding clamps, which sometimes leads to oil leaks.

Older boxes A4AF3/A4BF2, which are mainly found on cars before 2007, are a legacy of Mitsubishi, produced by Hyundai.

The weak point in the mechanical part is the Shell/Kickdown drum. Under heavy loads, its splines break, and the drum clutch pack usually burns out first.

There are also a lot of problems with the Direct Clutch drum. The 046 bushing breaks, especially on pre-restyling cars with an A4AF3 gearbox, which leads to a serious oil leak, and usually the oil pump is also damaged.

If you move too actively, the Overdrive hub bearing breaks quite early.

Typical valve body malfunctions are failure of valves 364420, damage to wiring and speed sensors.

Drum failures, unfortunately, happen often, and with mileages of about 200 thousand they will almost certainly manifest themselves even in more or less careful drivers. The 046 bushing fails less frequently than the Shell drum, but the consequences are noticeably more expensive.

The newer automatic transmission A4CF1/A4CF2, which appeared after 2005, began to be widely used on Getz only after 2008. Its early releases, which can be found with a pre-restyling 1.6 liter engine, cause a lot of trouble. But versions after 2008 have virtually no mechanical problems. Breakdowns of the valve body of this box and its electronics are relatively inexpensive, although the box is not particularly durable and trouble-free. Before a major repair with replacement of the gas turbine engine blocking lining, most of the solenoids and revision of the clutches and pump bushings, you can count on an average of 200-250 thousand kilometers. The main mechanical problem is the early failure of the oil pump due to poor oil filtration and infrequent oil changes. Also regularly during operation at the standard oil change interval the line pressure solenoid fails. A harbinger of its replacement is shocks when modes D and R are turned on.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 5-door "2005–2010

It is also worth checking the wiring of the solenoids, which is quite fragile and is very susceptible to vibrations (change the engine and gearbox mounts on time). The shifter solenoid block rarely fails completely, but the chances are still far from zero. The price, in general, is ridiculous - about 10 thousand rubles for the entire “bed”, but few people change them, and if you have already changed the linear solenoid, the wiring is intact, and there are still shocks, then check it on a bench.

To improve the performance of this box, it is worth installing an external oil filter. With it, it becomes noticeably more reliable.

The general rule is not to buy pre-restyling cars with automatic transmission, especially cars with a 1.6 liter engine. If you need an automatic, then look at cars with A4CF1/A4CF2 gearboxes after 2008 with a 1.4 liter engine. This will be a relatively reliable and budget option.

Buying even a later version of the A4AF3/ A4BF2 automatic transmission is not a very good idea. With standard mileage for these cars, the gearbox has almost certainly already been driven away and repaired. It is cheap to repair, but the service life until the next repair will be short even with careful maintenance.

Motors

The budget of the car had almost no effect on the quality of Getz engines. The G4E series motors were developed by Mitsubishi, and they have virtually no generic problems. SOHC engines with 12-valve cylinder heads were installed mainly before restyling; 1.1-liter G4HG and 1.3-liter G4EH engines are found infrequently and mainly on very old cars. After restyling, a 1.4 DOHC engine was added to the line of engines, which was paired with a 1.6 liter engine (1.6 G4ED and 1.4 G4EE series, respectively). These motors are very reliable.

A cast iron block, timing belt drive, hydraulic compensators and a fairly massive piston group provide a good margin of safety for any style of operation. But the resource is not at all unlimited, and due to the design of the piston group, a small oil appetite is already present closer to a hundred thousand mileage. It increases greatly when overheated due to the death of oil seals and leaks in the engine seals. In addition, the crankcase ventilation system is simple, which is why the engine constantly “sweats”. Usually, after 200 thousand mileage, the engine reaches a state where it is better to rebuild it due to oil consumption. And if you roll over another 60-70 thousand, then you will have to do a full-fledged “overhaul” with the installation of a repair piston and a complete restoration of the cylinder head.

The belt should be updated every 60 thousand kilometers or even earlier. In cold regions on 16-valve engines, closer to 150-180 thousand mileage, it is necessary to replace the chain connecting the camshafts and its dampers.

Hydraulic compensator

price for original

535 rubles

And yet, during operation, many small troubles can arise, and the older the engine, the greater the hassle. Floating speed due to a dirty throttle and idle speed control on old engines is common; they need to be washed. A dirty intake is also not uncommon. With mileages of more than a hundred thousand, you can encounter a knock in the timing belt due to failures of hydraulic compensators, which are not entirely successful here (for fans of budget repairs, this includes Ina compensators from VAZ). To the credit of the engines, the problem is mainly associated with rare oil changes or low quality.

With runs of more than a hundred to one and a half thousand kilometers, failures of coils, high-voltage wires, sensors and wiring regularly occur. Good reviews of reliability usually concern cars with mileages of up to 100, maximum 150 thousand kilometers. Then the engine still moves, but begins to demand attention more and more insistently. Apparently, the Korean manufacturer did not particularly count on a greater resource.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 5-door "2002–2005

After approximately 150 thousand mileage, it is worth seriously diagnosing the catalyst. The chances that it will start to “gather dust” are quite high, and the engine will not last long after that: the already quite soft piston rings will not survive this. By the way, the motor is also very sensitive to the quality of installation of the air filter, and its design allows for installer errors.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 3-door "2005–2010

You should not chase SOHC engines: in operation they are no cheaper than 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines, and the service life of larger engines is generally somewhat longer. The difference in the price of repairs is insignificant, as is the difference in the price of the contract unit.

Summary

Tempted by the low price of spare parts, many conclude that the Hyundai Getz will be just as cheap to operate overall. But no - if it is cheaper in maintenance than other foreign cars, then not by much. The problem is that the car’s reliability was characteristic mainly for low mileage. Up to 150 thousand kilometers the car requires almost no investment, but beyond that small and not very serious problems begin. And if the cars were lucky with engines, then with manual transmissions and automatic transmissions produced before 2008 - not so much. And the body rots noticeably in our climate, and if drastic measures are not taken, it does so quite quickly. In the end, everything doesn’t turn out so cheap, especially if you don’t do minor work yourself, but rely only on services and cause any malfunction to break down.

Getz has plenty of advantages, but think carefully before buying this car. And don’t forget about a thorough body diagnostics.

Expert opinion

Hyundai Getz has a number of advantages that distinguish it from other subcompact cars: budget price, relatively cheap maintenance and the absence of serious problems. This is an excellent option for any driver who is not looking for large dimensions and does not have high demands on the driving performance of the car.

For some reason, the Hyundai Getz has long had a reputation as a purely women's car. In fact, this is just a stereotype. According to our practice, almost half of the owners who buy and sell these cars are men.

Finding a “Korean” in perfect condition is very difficult, since the car has not been produced since 2011 and has already lived a busy life. First of all, there may be problems with the body. The minimum that awaits you is chips, scratches and wear. In this case, you are even lucky. Another common problem is the suspension, in particular the stabilizer struts. And this is not the fault of the car design itself, but of the owners, who in most cases delay the trip to the service station until the last minute. At the same time, all problems can be easily and inexpensively eliminated.

In the photo: Hyundai Getz 5-door "2002–2005

Despite the fact that the Hyundai Getz is an “old man” on the market, the demand for it is consistently high. And both automatic and manual. Just yesterday, two buyers arrived at our branch in Rostov-on-Don, and both wanted to buy a 2010 Hyundai Getz with a manual transmission.

Hatchback prices greatly depend on the region of sale. If we consider restyled cars of the last year of production with the most popular 1.4 engine (97 hp), then the average price in Moscow and the region for cars with automatic transmission is 320 thousand rubles, with manual transmission - 300 thousand rubles. But the offers on the market of the Krasnodar region are much more expensive: with automatic transmission - 350 thousand rubles, with manual transmission - 320 thousand rubles.

Would you buy a Hyundai Getz?

In November 2005, the Hyundai Getz was restyled. The shape of the headlights and taillights, radiator grille and bumpers has changed. In addition, the car received a new steering wheel, dashboard design and center console. On the Russian market, Hyundai Getz is still presented in both 3-door and 5-door body styles. The updated hatchback received modernized engines with a displacement of 1.1 liters, 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters, which became more powerful and more economical.

The Getz transmission can be manual or automatic (except for the base model with a 1.1 liter engine).

It should be noted that before restyling, the three-door Getz for the Russian market was primarily positioned as a hatchback with sporting inclinations - this was best satisfied by the expensive 1.6 GLS equipment with the most powerful engine in the range and excellent equipment. After restyling, against the background of a general rise in price of the model, the positioning of the three-door changed - the car in the basic configuration and with a 1.1 liter engine began to be considered as an inexpensive starting model for those who plan to drive mainly around the city and would like to save on taxes and insurance. In addition to avid individualists, the car was in demand among young mothers who could transport children in the back seat with guaranteed safety. The extremely simple basic configuration of the three-door included central locking with an immobilizer, a folding rear seat, and audio preparation.

Hyundai Getz with a 1.1 liter engine is the simplest and least powerful option that can be found on sale. The four-cylinder SOHC unit has a power of 67 horsepower, it was equipped only with a manual transmission and was capable of accelerating the hatchback to a top speed of 154 km/h and in 15.6 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. Of course, you shouldn’t expect agility from this modification when overtaking - it is best suited for leisurely and economical city driving; consumption in this cycle is stated at 6.9 liters per 100 km. Outside the city, the hatchback consumes only 4.7 liters per “hundred”. The average is 5.5 l/100 km. A more than sufficient range is provided by the 45-liter fuel tank.

The suspension of the Hyundai Getz is structurally simple. The front is independent (MacPherson strut type) with anti-roll bar, the rear is semi-independent (torsion beam). The Getz 1.1 MT has ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The hatchback was equipped with 175/65R14 tires with a full-size spare tire. The three-door hatchback model is no different in size from the five-door. Body length 3810 mm, width 1665 mm, height 1490 mm. The manufacturer claims 135 mm of ground clearance, but with crankcase protection this figure is reduced to 116 mm. Wheelbase - 2455 mm. The driver and front passenger do not feel cramped, and there is also the highest height from the seat cushion to the ceiling - almost a full meter. It’s tighter in the back, and it will be more comfortable for two people, but even here from the seat to the ceiling is 935 mm. To make getting out of the three-door more comfortable, the rear passenger can press a special pedal, and the front seat will move forward. The trunk has a standard volume of 254 liters, and with the rear seats folded down - 1130 liters.

Hyundai Getz is equipped with all the modern safety systems that were offered at that time for a budget car of this class. The basic package includes a driver's airbag, seat belts with tensioners and load limiters. In EuroNCAP crash tests, a hatchback equipped with additional side airbags received four stars (out of a possible five) for the safety of adults and child passengers, and one star (out of four) for pedestrian safety.

To summarize, we can call the Hyundai Getz one of the most interesting “city” cars. It may not have such a bright appearance, but for some this is even a plus, especially against the backdrop of some too eccentric “compacts” from European and Japanese manufacturers. The car is economical, structurally simple, comfortable. The body is almost one-volume, has short overhangs. The disadvantages are the following: stiff suspension, low ground clearance, noisy interior, poor corrosion protection. The “three-door” has longer doors, which may not be very convenient in a tight parking lot, but, on the other hand, this body type also has many fans - it is tougher and looks advantageous in appearance.

We list the weak points of the once very popular small Hyundai hatchback in Russia, and also advise how to choose such a used car and not regret it.

The small Korean hatchback Hyundai Getz, which appeared on the world market at the beginning of the 2000s, conquered Europe and Russia, breaking into the short lists of best sellers in the B-class segment. It was readily purchased as a first car and as a second car for the family. In three years after its appearance, Getz sold more than half a million units around the world.

In our country, 50,000 of these hatchbacks were sold in the first five years. On this occasion, the Russian club of model owners even organized a 9-kilometer run in a convoy of 137 Getzes.

The popular budget model has been replaced by the more fashionable, stylish and modern Hyundai i20. And soon after its release, both cars gave way to the now second-generation Solaris on the Russian market. However, you can still find quite a large number of three-door and five-door Hyundai Getz models on sale. The demand for them in the secondary market is due to the car’s amazing survivability and even more attractive prices than before, comparable in cost to a used first-generation Kalina. At the same time, the “Korean”, even at age, surpasses it in quality and reliability.

Prototype of the 2001 Hyundai TB Concept.

"Euro-Korean"

The Getz was one of the first Hyundai models designed in Europe and for Europe. The compact hatch was created by engineers and designers at the company's European center located in Frankfurt. The prototype of the model under the name TB Concept was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, and the Koreans showed the serial 3- and 5-door hatches to the world a year later in Geneva. In the same year, production of the model started at the Hyundai plant in Ulsan in South Korea, from where the cars were supplied, including to Russia.

Initially, Getz was offered in our country only with two naturally aspirated petrol fours, 1.3 and 1.6, with a choice of manual or automatic. However, after the hatches were updated in 2005, the model received a junior 1.1 engine, previously unavailable to Russians. And the previous 1.3 unit was replaced by a more powerful 1.4. The most capable Goetz engine has become one horsepower more powerful. After restyling, Korean hatches received new bumpers, less angular head optics, revised taillights, and a different radiator grille.

There are more colors in the interior. The steering wheel, with a slightly modified shape, as well as the upholstery, was partially painted blue and red by the Koreans for an additional fee. The instrument cluster has also changed, and lighting has appeared in the glove compartment. In addition, Getz has become safer. The front head restraints have become active, and the front doors have been reinforced inside with beams for better side impact protection. In this form, hatchbacks were delivered to us until the end of 2010 and were produced until 2011.

On sale

Hyundai Getz was often bought as a family car for the city. And in a metropolis, the number of doors and their size for ease of opening in a parking lot near work or at a hypermarket is of considerable importance. Therefore, it is not surprising that on the secondary market the model is mainly offered with a 5-door body (93%), although 3-doors (7%) are also found. Used cars equipped with a 5-speed manual (64%) are twice as common on sale as those with a 4-speed automatic (36%).

More than half of the used Getzes are offered with the 1.4 engine (61%), which appeared in the model after restyling. The second most common unit in advertisements is its predecessor 1.3 (20%). Cars in the simplest configuration with a low-power base 1.1 engine, which was available in tandem only with a manual transmission, are rare on the secondary market (11%). However, used hatchbacks with the top-end 1.6 engine are even more difficult to find on sale (8%).

Body

A primer containing zinc under a layer of paint quite well protects the body metal of the Getz from corrosion, and cars that are well-maintained and additionally treated with anti-corrosive immediately after purchase may not look at all presentable in the weather. Nevertheless, Korean hatchbacks have plenty of weak points that have been affected by the “red plague” over the years. This includes the front edge of the hood, the trunk lid, the sills, the wheel arches, the bottom, and the ends of the doors. But there are also purely cosmetic defects that appear over the years that “do not affect the speed” and spoil the impression of the car. For example, rusting wiper arms.

And also peeling paint on the plastic door handles, cloudy worn-out headlights costing 5,900 rubles each. Plus, on the metal, which is quite thin, according to the owners’ reviews, not only chips, but also small dents are left from stones. To avoid corrosion, they should be tinted. During the inspection, you need to weed out cars that have been in an accident and poorly repaired. In addition to different colors and uneven gaps between the panels, they may have different glass markings, factory stickers in the doorways are painted over, and traces of removal and installation are visible on the fender and hood mounting heads.

Engines

In general, all in-line naturally aspirated “fours” (12-valve 1.1-1.3 and 16-valve 1.4-1.6) under the hood of the Hyundai Getz have proven to be surprisingly unpretentious and quite reliable. Even despite the rust that appears over time on various elements of the power unit due to its insufficient protection from dirt and moisture from the road. The timing drive for all engines is belt driven. It is less noisy than a chain one, but it also requires belt replacement more often (from 750 rubles). Instead of the prescribed 60,000 km, it is better to change it after 50,000 km to avoid costly repairs after the pistons and valves meet. Sometimes the belt breaks ahead of schedule.

When inspecting the car, make sure that there are no oil leaks on the engine. By the time the timing belt is replaced, the crankshaft oil seals may start leaking from 300 rubles. The 1.3 engine often suffers from oil leakage from under the valve cover. The problem can be treated by replacing its gasket for 500 rubles. A used Getz may also need high-voltage wires for 1,200 rubles. Due to current breakdowns in them, the car may experience traction failures during acceleration and jerking at low speeds. Problems with starting the engine and a burning Check Engine light are often solved by simply replacing spark plugs for 140 rubles. But vibrations and knocking under the hood at a mileage of 160,000 km may be caused by spent power unit supports costing 4,900 rubles.

checkpoint

It’s not for nothing that a five-speed manual is found on Getz cars more often than an automatic transmission. It is more reliable and unpretentious, although it is also not without weaknesses. The gear shift cables may require periodic replacement at a cost of 3,000 rubles. They last about 60,000 km. For about 80,000 - 100,000 km, you will most likely have to change the “sweating” drive seals at 600 rubles and intermediate, as well as release bearings. But the clutch on the Getz lasts about 120,000 km and costs 5,000 rubles assembled. If vibrations are felt during a trip to the manual transmission, most likely it’s time to replace its cushions at 4,000 rubles. And the culprits of poor gear engagement are most often worn out synchronizers.

With a 4-band automatic it is more difficult. Due to the lack of a cooling radiator, the gearbox may overheat. Especially if the owner likes quick starts. Shocks when turning on the Drive mode are common and have been noticed even on new Getz cars. But when changing stages, the machine should not “kick”. The cause of vibrations, like the manual gearbox, can be “tired” gearbox supports for 7,500 rubles. If during a trip you hear extraneous noises, whistles, hums in the automatic transmission, there are noticeable switching delays, and the oil smells like burning, say goodbye to the owner of the car and leave. This machine needs repairs, and it won't be cheap. It makes sense to buy a car with an automatic transmission if you know for sure that you drove it safely and changed the oil on time. Moreover, it is better every 30,000 km, and not every 45,000 km, as prescribed.

Rest

Brake pads on Getz cars last about 40,000 km. The front ones cost 2,160 rubles, and the rear ones – from 1,750 rubles. Rear shock absorbers cost 1,900 rubles and last about 60,000 km. Brake discs for 3,200 rubles can last up to 100,000 km. The front shock absorbers cost 1,900 rubles and their support bearings cost 600 rubles each. At this mileage, you may have to change wheel bearings for 1,200 rubles, ball joints for front arms for 590 rubles, and silent blocks for 350 rubles.

A knock in the steering mechanism when driving over bumps, which appears at 100,000 km, can be treated by replacing worn rack bushings from 200 rubles. Getz is rarely bothered by minor breakdowns of any kind. And most of them, in general, do not interfere with the car’s driving. For example, many owners of this Korean hatchback are aware of the problem of a broken audio system antenna on the roof. A new one costs 950 rubles. And sometimes the backlighting of the buttons on the dashboard, the seat heating keys and the heater control dials burn out.

And the dashboard lighting also sometimes requires new bulbs. When inspecting the car, pay attention to whether all the nuts are attached to the wheels of the car. There should be four of them. The wheel studs are rather weak and can sometimes break. New ones are inexpensive - 80 rubles each. Also check the operation of the rear windshield wiper. Due to the gradual appearance of rust on its slide, the mechanism worth 5,000 rubles begins to work slowly and then fails.

How much?

A used Hyundai Getz is not an expensive car. Early pre-restyling copies with a 1.3 engine and manual transmission can be found on sale from 140,000 rubles. Prices for updated hatches in the basic version with a 1.1 engine and manual transmission start at 160,000 rubles. Most often these are cars with mileage from 150,000 km to 200,000 km, and sometimes more. A Getz with an automatic transmission is unlikely to be found for less than 200,000 rubles. And for the latest copies from 2010 and well-maintained cars from 2008-2009 with a mileage of up to 50,000 km, their owners ask for about 350,000 - 400,000 rubles.

Our choice

The little “Korean” showed himself with dignity, despite his already decent age. Considering its unpretentiousness, reliability, as well as its low price and relatively inexpensive spare parts, the Hyundai Getz is able to serve its owner faithfully for a long time as a compact family car for the city or a “workhorse” for every day. We at Am.ru believe that when choosing such a hatchback, it is better to give preference to more recent restyled cars with the optimal and therefore popular 1.4 engine paired with a manual transmission. It is quite possible to find such hatches with one owner in title and mileage up to 100,000 km for 250,000 rubles.