Getz New Launch + Getz vs Swift..

scorp 1 · 15th August 2006, 19:16

Any leads to the Hyundai Getz new model launch in India? Since it's european facelift in 2005, when do we expect it in here?
I am considering a purchase pretty soon. Should I wait?

I also need a genuine advice & comparisons on Getz and Swift.
Which of the 2 are better in terms of space, comfort, driving pleasure and maintenance costs? I somehow donot like the looks of Swift, but still need a comparison for open-options.

Thanks !!

dipen · 15th August 2006, 19:23

space, comfort - Getz
driving pleasure - Swift. That dosent mean Getz is bad, its only that the Swift is a little more swift.
Maintainence - IMO : both are same
Swift is a +1 kmpl more efficient.

spdfreak · 15th August 2006, 20:10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Getz and Swift with pics by kbk_75

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ght=getz+swift

scorp 1 · 15th August 2006, 20:44

All right, found a thread..

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ighlight=Swift

Still I am inclined towards Getz somehow, though it is really under-stated.

The reason why people prefer Swift over Getz is due to pricing, and Maruti label. Nothing more.

My question still remains.. When does Getz plans a relaunch in the new skin?

GTS · 15th August 2006, 20:57

Spdfreak, that was nice of you to give him a link to go through.

I think this is the way it should be done (the seniors helping out the newbies) rather than posting a one liner saying: Use the search option to get more results.

Said in the above manner it is akin to being snobbish....anyways, that is my personal opinion

devarshi84 · 15th August 2006, 20:58

There are times when you should let your heart rule. buying a car is one such decision.

My advice would be to go for getz if you like it so much. Its a good car after all.

aZa · 15th August 2006, 22:28

I'd say check out the interiors in the Swift and then take a test drive and then check out the GetZ... I'm sure its gonna be GETZ.

hellspawn · 15th August 2006, 23:15

yup aZa is right..go for the getz you wont be disappointed.its a damn good car.

lamborghini · 15th August 2006, 23:29

Hey bro,
my brother was in the market for a new car too recently and he picked up the Getz over the Swift.
Looking at your requirements, i would advise you to go for the Getz.
It's bigger, more comfortable, better quality, and cheaper/same to maintain.
The swift is more FE and fun to drive.
Check out the link -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...-v-s-getz.html.
That thread has quite a few links on it which you can check out.
Some more links which aren't included in that thread -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-de...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...highlight=GETZ

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...ve-report.html

Also,
according to ACI,
the new Getz is expected in end 2007, with a CRDi powerplant.
Hope it helps.

scorp 1 · 15th August 2006, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Hey bro,
my brother was in the market for a new car too recently and he picked up the Getz over the Swift.
Looking at your requirements, i would advise you to go for the Getz.
It's bigger, more comfortable, better quality, and cheaper/same to maintain.
The swift is more FE and fun to drive.
.................

Also,
according to ACI,
the new Getz is expected in end 2007, with a CRDi powerplant.
Hope it helps.

Thanks much for those links & your advice.
The end note keeps me wondering what's Hyundai upto.. By the time they'd launch the facelifted Getz in India, it would be already a generation old.
Even I heard about a 2007 launch, but guess it was in the early quarter.. !! Can't wait that long for sure !!
BTW - Is the late 2007 for the CRDi launch? Would the Petrol 1.2/1.3 be earlier?

lamborghini · 16th August 2006, 00:13

I don't know/think that they are launching a 1.2L/1.3l.
In last months ACI, they mentioned it would be a end 2007 launch for the CRDi.
Cheers

sumwal · 16th August 2006, 02:31

Driving pleasure wise Getz is way ahead of the Swift. Swift in my view is an over hyped car. The two issues I noticed while test driving the Getz were, one - kinda dated dashboard which looked dull and boring in comparison with a much cheaper top end santro model and two - not a strong suspension. The drive is out of world with great braking to match.
Personally I found Swift very very sluggish, but the dealer blamed it on the Demo car. Have to get back to Mumbai to try it again.

chetanhanda · 16th August 2006, 02:47

dont know if this helps.. but just FYI ..Jeremy Clarkson and James May chose Hyundai Getz out of 27 Korean and Malaysian car models.

speedzak · 16th August 2006, 07:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorp 1

Still I am inclined towards Getz somehow, though it is really under-stated.

The reason why people prefer Swift over Getz is due to pricing, and Maruti label. Nothing more.

The reason why smart people avoid Getz is due to HYUNDAI label.

scorp 1 · 16th August 2006, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

The reason why smart people avoid Getz is due to HYUNDAI label.

Cliche.
Only if I'd a better choice than Hyundai & Maruti stable for an upmarket hatchback with good aftersales, dealer network & decent pricing, I would've avoided the Korean marque altogether.

15th August 2006, 19:16	#1
scorp 1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DL Posts: 167 Thanked: 6 Times	Getz New Launch + Getz vs Swift.. Any leads to the Hyundai Getz new model launch in India? Since it's european facelift in 2005, when do we expect it in here? I am considering a purchase pretty soon. Should I wait? I also need a genuine advice & comparisons on Getz and Swift. Which of the 2 are better in terms of space, comfort, driving pleasure and maintenance costs? I somehow donot like the looks of Swift, but still need a comparison for open-options. Thanks !!
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15th August 2006, 19:23	#2
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	space, comfort - Getz driving pleasure - Swift. That dosent mean Getz is bad, its only that the Swift is a little more swift. Maintainence - IMO : both are same Swift is a +1 kmpl more efficient.
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15th August 2006, 20:10	#3
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Here is a detailed comparison of the Getz and Swift with pics by kbk_75 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ght=getz+swift
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15th August 2006, 20:44	#4
scorp 1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DL Posts: 167 Thanked: 6 Times	All right, found a thread.. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ighlight=Swift Still I am inclined towards Getz somehow, though it is really under-stated. The reason why people prefer Swift over Getz is due to pricing, and Maruti label. Nothing more. My question still remains.. When does Getz plans a relaunch in the new skin? Last edited by scorp 1 : 15th August 2006 at 20:55.
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15th August 2006, 20:57	#5
GTS BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 69 Thanked: 6 Times	Spdfreak, that was nice of you to give him a link to go through. I think this is the way it should be done (the seniors helping out the newbies) rather than posting a one liner saying: Use the search option to get more results. Said in the above manner it is akin to being snobbish....anyways, that is my personal opinion
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15th August 2006, 20:58	#6
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	There are times when you should let your heart rule. buying a car is one such decision. My advice would be to go for getz if you like it so much. Its a good car after all.
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15th August 2006, 22:28	#7
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	I'd say check out the interiors in the Swift and then take a test drive and then check out the GetZ... I'm sure its gonna be GETZ.
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15th August 2006, 23:15	#8
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	yup aZa is right..go for the getz you wont be disappointed.its a damn good car.
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15th August 2006, 23:29	#9
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Hey bro, my brother was in the market for a new car too recently and he picked up the Getz over the Swift. Looking at your requirements, i would advise you to go for the Getz. It's bigger, more comfortable, better quality, and cheaper/same to maintain. The swift is more FE and fun to drive. Check out the link - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...-v-s-getz.html. That thread has quite a few links on it which you can check out. Some more links which aren't included in that thread - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-de...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...highlight=GETZ http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-ca...ve-report.html Also, according to ACI, the new Getz is expected in end 2007, with a CRDi powerplant. Hope it helps. Last edited by lamborghini : 15th August 2006 at 23:30.
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16th August 2006, 00:13	#11
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	I don't know/think that they are launching a 1.2L/1.3l. In last months ACI, they mentioned it would be a end 2007 launch for the CRDi. Cheers
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16th August 2006, 02:31	#12
sumwal Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Mumbai Posts: 20 Thanked: 0 Times	Driving pleasure wise Getz is way ahead of the Swift. Swift in my view is an over hyped car. The two issues I noticed while test driving the Getz were, one - kinda dated dashboard which looked dull and boring in comparison with a much cheaper top end santro model and two - not a strong suspension. The drive is out of world with great braking to match. Personally I found Swift very very sluggish, but the dealer blamed it on the Demo car. Have to get back to Mumbai to try it again.
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16th August 2006, 02:47	#13
chetanhanda BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 887 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	dont know if this helps.. but just FYI ..Jeremy Clarkson and James May chose Hyundai Getz out of 27 Korean and Malaysian car models.
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