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VSG12777 · 14th August 2008, 17:29

Hi everyone

One of my very close friends wants to buy a Getz and he likes only top of the line stuff (like me) and hence wants to go in for the Getz 1.3 GLX model (with 14 inch alloys and ABS). However he and I were surfing thru the Hyundai websites of UK, Australia etc and we found powered mirrors are being offered on the Getz in those countries.

Australia I am sure, since I myself rented a Getz in Melbourne (1.5 litre, 4-speed auto, 3-door hatch) for the last week before we left for India for good in 2006. That 3-door hatch with no alloys etc had powered mirrors, windows, locks, ABS and dual airbags as standard. No other frills. But these things were there - and on such a low model in the range.

Here we are asked for almost 5.5L for the Getz 1.3 GLX which is the top of the line model and we get no safety features except for ABS, and no powered mirrors. The engine also is a downgrade - only a 1.3 litre instead of the 1.5 / 1.4 overseas. I wish to add that in Australia, a 1.6 litre version of the Getz is also offered (I guess this is the Accent 1.6's engine - which was sold before in India and stopped).

Well now my friend wants to get the powered mirrors installed in his Getz. The dealership says it is not possible since Getz is not offered with powered mirrors in India. However, the door trim and switch set for the Getz is the same worldwide, and this is proven further by the round blank plastic part ahead of the driver's side power window switches, which actually contains the powered mirror adjustment switch in overseas models. The same thing can be observed in the Accent too.

So is it possible to fit powered mirrors in the Getz ?

I am writing on behalf of my friend, but also for myself since next year my wife and I would be getting our own car and the Getz 1.3 GLX is the one I want. Otherwise it may be a Ford Fusion + 1.6 (which comes with powered mirrors and ABS), though it costs more than the Getz.

Please do reply with some ideas on this at the earliest.

Thanks and warm regards,
Venkat

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VSG12777 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 153	Powered mirrors for Getz 1.3 GLX Hi everyone One of my very close friends wants to buy a Getz and he likes only top of the line stuff (like me) and hence wants to go in for the Getz 1.3 GLX model (with 14 inch alloys and ABS). However he and I were surfing thru the Hyundai websites of UK, Australia etc and we found powered mirrors are being offered on the Getz in those countries. Australia I am sure, since I myself rented a Getz in Melbourne (1.5 litre, 4-speed auto, 3-door hatch) for the last week before we left for India for good in 2006. That 3-door hatch with no alloys etc had powered mirrors, windows, locks, ABS and dual airbags as standard. No other frills. But these things were there - and on such a low model in the range. Here we are asked for almost 5.5L for the Getz 1.3 GLX which is the top of the line model and we get no safety features except for ABS, and no powered mirrors. The engine also is a downgrade - only a 1.3 litre instead of the 1.5 / 1.4 overseas. I wish to add that in Australia, a 1.6 litre version of the Getz is also offered (I guess this is the Accent 1.6's engine - which was sold before in India and stopped). Well now my friend wants to get the powered mirrors installed in his Getz. The dealership says it is not possible since Getz is not offered with powered mirrors in India. However, the door trim and switch set for the Getz is the same worldwide, and this is proven further by the round blank plastic part ahead of the driver's side power window switches, which actually contains the powered mirror adjustment switch in overseas models. The same thing can be observed in the Accent too. So is it possible to fit powered mirrors in the Getz ? I am writing on behalf of my friend, but also for myself since next year my wife and I would be getting our own car and the Getz 1.3 GLX is the one I want. Otherwise it may be a Ford Fusion + 1.6 (which comes with powered mirrors and ABS), though it costs more than the Getz. Please do reply with some ideas on this at the earliest. Thanks and warm regards, Venkat