Hyundai Getz TB (2002-2011)

Getz you from A to B – Got a getz 5 years ago and I can't complain :) This is a good car for single people or couples that want a cheap car that will just work. The driving experience is good, but I wouldn't call it sporty as other people have said. It's pretty understeery from the relatively heavy 1.6 up front. I can tell because I've also driven a 1.3 version which… Read more

was better in this regard, but very slow. If you're travelling on the open road regularly I'd recommend the 1.6 or 1.5. It's packaged for space, being tall and thin, and the auto box isn't in a hurry. But at least you get a torquey engine and no CVT unlike competing cars at this price point.

Fuel economy is good but not quite as good as you'd expect. With trying (no AC) I get 6.5l/100km highway and 8+ in town. Also keep in mind that this requires cambelt replacements every 90,000 ks for a not-insignificant cost. But this car is also cheap to buy, runs on 91, and has small tyres, so overall it's still cheap.

The interior is nice and roomy for the size, and very configurable. It's not quite Honda fit level, but you can seat 5 people and use this as a little cargo van when needed. In uni we managed to dispose of a couch by sawing it up and then stuffing the whole thing inside. Having Bluetooth in a car of this age is nice, but the speakers aren't that great and can't overpower road noise at highway speeds.

Reliability wise, the story is pretty good. Ours has a few small issues: - one of the fan settings doesn't work - one of the windows doesn't work from the driver controls, but does work from the window itself - check engine light comes on occasionally from a dodgy transmission temperature sensor. Haven't bothered to fix as it doesn't cause issues.

Overall not enough to ruin the experience. This is a pretty good car, I recommend!

Very good reliable cheap car – We purchased our little Hyundai Getz new in NSW in 2010 (I note a lot of the major car rental firms all used Hyundai Getzs in their fleets for cheap reliable cars). We initially looked at buying a small second hand car but anything any good was $9-10,000- or more. So for $12,400- brand new with a factory 5 year warranty we purchased a new Hyundai… Read more

Getz SX 1.6, 5 speed manual trans, 3 door hatchback with white paint. The 4 speed automatic option was dearer, as was a 4 door model (additional $1,000-) and any coloured paintwork, other than white is also dearer. A 1.4 ltr engine was a bit cheaper, but as we would be driving the car on the motorway and up hills we opted for the slightly larger engine with more power. The vehicle has now done 106,400 kms without any issues. I have completed all regular oil & oil filter changes, one new battery, one set of new tyres and at 100,000 kms we had a new cam belt, new water pump, new engine mount and all belts replaced. Brake pads still okay. The vehicle has been very reliable and economical at all times. We moved to the Gold Coast in 2011 and have driven this car Sydney to Gold Coast twice without issue, easily cruising at 100-120 kmph returning around 6 l/100kms. This car has the larger 1.6 engine which has more power than a 1.4 ltr and being a 3 door is around 174 kgs lighter than a 4 door, so it is quite peppy, with more than adequate power to accelerate up hills and over take on the open road as well as being very economical on fuel. Note: if the Air Conditioning is turned on, this will noticeably reduce the vehicle's performance and acceleration. The only down side is the plastic interior finish is very cheap, seats could be more comfortable (although aftermarket quality seat covers do help) and the cheap plastic glove box hinges broke. A 4 door model would definitely be more handy for easier access to the back seat for shopping bags or carrying extra passengers in the rear. But a 4 door model means approx. 174 kg in additional weight, so that would negatively impact performance & economy. Overall we continue to use this little car as a 2nd vehicle and we are extremely happy with it, with no plans to replace it anytime soon. SUMMARY: While being a cheap car with a cheap finish, it is extremely reliable, has adequate performance (especially with air conditioning turned off), will easily cruise at 100-120 kmph on the motorway all day long and is really economical on petrol. Overall, in my opinion it is very good value for money.

Other than lack of comfort, an excellent car – Until recently being belted by a hit and run driver and written off, our little gerty getz had managed 230000kms without breaking a sweat. Positives were absolute reliability- started every time, and besides servicing, a few globes, an engine mount and timing belts at 100k intervals it needed nothing else. The rocker cover had started to weep… Read more

oil but other than that no leaks.

Being the sxi it had the 1.6 motor and with 5 speed manual it was quite nippy while averaging about 6l/100km in mixed driving. Easy to drive, good brakes with abs and decent ride.

Handling however was safe but boring- understeer being the way. Horrid wheel bearing noise turned out to be cheap tyres- new decent tyres fixed the noise but didn’t help handling much. Not the go cart feel I expected but it was only a commuter.

Comfort was about the only thing I would mark it down for. Seats were hard and flat and compared to a later i30 in our family that is very comfortable, the getz was on par with a park bench. It gave me a sore back and despite cushion tilt I was forever trying to find a comfortable position (I’m 6ft 85kg so maybe it was more suited to a more petite body).

For a reliable car that goes the distance of looked after, it’s tough not to recommend it. They sold a heap of them so it’s easy to find a good one.

Great long distance driver – While my getz is actually a late 2005 1.4L 3 door the review is still applicable. I have had my getz now since October 2024 and I have to say I am way happier with it than I thought I would be. I was sure to buy a manual version and it has plenty of power and can get me around spritly or just cruise. The handling of the front wheel drive is… Read more

fantastic. Taking sharp bends or hairpins is fun and does it with ease. I have to replace the rear dampers which isn't bad considering they're 20 years old. I have removed the air intake system as I have found that it actually restricts the airflow. And I fitted an engine temp gauge. Fuel economy is fan. I get around 500-600 kms per tank and that's a mix of highway, dirt roads and country backroads. The cabin has everything I or anyone needs and is quiet and comfortable. Only thing I changed are the headlight bulbs to brighter ones and I fitted a 2 inch sports muffler for a slightly more sporty tone. Overall I am.very happy with my getz

Amazing fun little car – Me and my brother brought a 2006 facelift $2000 tb getz in about march it runs amazing doesn't have any hiccups drives immaculate touchy brakes but besides that just a fun car that getz hehe see what I did there gets you from a to b. Show details

Go go Getz! – I use this car as a daily driver and for long runs at night from fishing adventures I have the 2007 1.6L SX MANUAL The fuel economy is fantastic and parking anywhere is a dream. They are not a fast car if u want that go something sporty! As you can imagine been a small car naturally there’s not much room either. This car would suit a fleet… Read more

vehicle or a person living on a budget

I service regularly with full synthetic oils, timing belt maintenance is important too I do this every 90,000km I’m now on 230,000km and she’s running pretty sweet actually

Pros are fuel economy and ease of parking and fun to drive

Cons are not much power and poor factory lights easily fixed by replacing with LED

Brilliant first car for me and a brilliant car for anybody – This 2010 Hyundai Getz is fantastic. Bought it from my mum in 2020 and she was the original owner and it has never had a problem. With 124,600 kilometres on the dial, she still runs smoothly without fault. It has driven from Adelaide to Melbourne and back multiple times in 40-degree heat with the air con on. Never had an issue with it and just had… Read more

it serviced with the mechanic saying that she is still in great condition with a lot of life left. For a first car, it is great, cheap to run, cheap to service and cheap on fuel, I recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap reliable ride that is also sometimes quite fun to drive.

Excellent cheap car runs like clock know matter what! – Great on petrol, 1.6 revvy and goes for 4, never ever had problems, not even in 40 degree heat with air conditioning on all day. Service regularly and that's it . Great in back streets.  Show details

Wonderful little car – I bought the Hyundai Getz, new, in March 2010. It has been a very reliable vehicle. The car has been serviced twice a year since purchase. I have driven 95,000klms (now June 2020) in ten years of using the Getz. I highly recommend this car. The car is used mainly for shopping, the odd longer trip and the occasional trip to work ( I mainly use… Read more

public transport as I live 130klms from my place of work).

My advice to any potential buyers is to ensure that your car has been regularly serviced; ask for a service record. Aging vehicles do ultimately need major repairs. My car has never had any major issues other than a recently replaced timing belt (previous one in good condition). Also, I never use ethanol unleaded in my vehicle, I mainly use 95 or 98 premium petrol, sometimes regular unleaded. The engine is in great condition. I have no intention of replacing the car in the foreseeable future.

One of my best investments – Bought one in 2002 , brand new auto. Bought it to teach my 4 children to drive. They used it until they bought their own cars. Still have it , 240,000 km on the clock , just serviced it and my mechanic says she still got some life it her ......who knows , l am hoping to celebrate her 20th . Show details

Not for me, glad it was only a hire car – Had this car as a hire car whilst other car was at the panel beaters. Yes, its cheep and you know that the second you sit inside it. Seats were itchy and uncomfortable against the bare legs. The performance wasnt the best either (I know its a 1.4l petrol) I struggled to get it up to speed on the freeway, (dont think I made it to 100k before it was… Read more

time for me to get off). Its very small so easy to park and has a great turning circle.

Positives- 1. Great turning circle 2. Lots of glass so good visibility

Negatives- 1. Ride, very uncomfortable 2. Handling 3. Not much grip 4. Used a lot of fuel for the size of the engine 5. Very very very slow 6. Gearbox cant decide what gear to go into,

Getz are Fabulous ! – My favourite car ! so much so I have 2. Cheap to buy second hand has 4 wheel disc brakes in 2005+ models , Blindingly smooth brakes of any car ever ! Cheap, cheap to maintain & cheap parts. Airbags Antilock brakes. zippy 1.6L and great inside build quality. The 1st is 2007 Sxi done 65k and the 2nd is a 2005 Sx done 300k and singing still. Pure… Read more

Joys to drive ! I'd buy a 3rd just to drive an Auto but the wife would have me committed.. Driven the older 2005 model interstate with no issues.

Great small car! – I bought this car after a year old as the previous owner bought a family car as didn’t need anymore. Had it for 7 years & its a great small car to drive around & havent had any issues with it. The only downside is that it isnt the best going up steep hills as its only a 1.4L but driving around the city is great.  Show details

It's a good car for me, but it's not without its issues (I give it 3.5 stars but that wasn't an opti – This was my first car and I just needed a small, cheapish runabout to get me to uni and my uni placements..and whatever after that. It does what I want, it drives, it's reliable enough and it's a good size for easy parking and it's fairly easy on the petrol. It is small and there is not much room to get very comfy, so long drives would be hard I… Read more

think (I haven't driven it for longer than 1.5 hours at a time). I have had some issues with the back doors being a bit tricky too and the aircon could be better, but if you want a cheap little runabout for work, uni etc., this car is good for that.

Meh.. not reliable cars at all – I’ve had both a 2010 & a 2005 from memory they are the years The newer one was an itbox but suspect it might have been abused by previous owner... soemthing to do with engine sold it as is... nice to look at in white in the hot sun but unreliable pile of crap... we tried fixing it but no go.. even with a bit of tlc still a crap box 05 had some… Read more

sort of alarm sensor problem.. battery also drained a lot. Computer scans ran on the car revealed it wasn’t a computerised issue.. the car was so unreliable basically locking me out or not starting whatsoever.. radio was disconnected to confirm it wasn’t draining the battery & it wasn’t.. again sold this one on

Both not too bad on fuel, can’t really remember

See them pulled over or broken down a lot.. sworn off Hyundai now both autos & I also had a shocking accent as well... at least of that era wouldn’t buy an older one. Certainly wouldn’t recommend them to anyone!

Both had big enough issues to turn me off the Getz, wasn’t willing to risk third time unlucky! Very basic interior but decent stereo & easy peasy to park, massive boot moved a lot of crap around in the 2 door one! would probably still have the 05 hadn’t the issue not been so bad... too risky to keep unfortunately.. had to buy a second car as it was letting me down big time

Fantastic!!! – Oh look at my car,it's low in cost and it's easy to put petrol in it.It's black,shiny glossy and looks great.Easy to clean and easy to run.Plenty of leg room and the carpet is plush,short style to keep clean.Compact and neat is my car,needless to say it is my car and I am very proud of my little FAMILY.  Show details

The perfect ride – This car is such a great drive. It’s the first car I have bought in Australia and I love it. My friend bought one back in July 2017 and she couldn’t recommend it enough. Even though it is second hand it has been so reliable and such a smooth run. Easy to use and cheap. It’s almost like it runs on fresh air.  Show details

Nice and cheap car – I bought the second hand one from a dealer, just cost me$2000. It is economic style of vehicle for going to school or supermarket, it's 1.6L, very cheap for petrol. But, Its room is a little bit squeezy, not only for seating area, but also luggage zone, can not put a big size baggage. It's too light, so don't drive fast, easy to roll over.  Show details

Pretty good all round – Pretty solid car all round - I abused it for a while with minimal servicing but it never broke down or complained. Purchased with about 90,000 km = Sold with about 125,000 Interior build quality is very good - I was surprised by this. Engine is terrible when cold - clunky transmission and no power at all. However, on warm days with some… Read more

driving done and good oil. the car was quite responsive.

Fantastic handling - really precise and fun, especially on country lanes.

I'm 6'3'' and it was the most comfortable driving position/seating in any car I've owned (about 6 cars)

Easy to park, really roomy and great for moving stuff - moved bookshelves, dishwasher, 60 inch TV etc.

Sometime a lot of smoke would puff out of the exhaust on start up, and sometimes it would take 2-3 turns to start the car up in the morning, but other than that, I had no issues at all.

Coolant ended up in the transmission and I had to sell it before it got worse and broke completely.

Would recommend over all.

Still going Strong – My sporty 2 door SXi Getz is just over 10 years old and I have done 91,000km. Just had the first major service ( timing chain ). The car has only had tyres,wiper blades, a few brake lights and a thermostat (apart from oil and filters etc). This car has been 100% reliable and still looks close to new. Extremely happy with performance and costs. Hope to keep it another few years at least.  Show details

Great little car – Haven't had a problem except the timing belt snapping, which was my fault for not having it looked over. Gets me from a to b with no hassles and isn't too bad on fuel. It is at 250,000kms and still going strong. Would recommend for a first car, safe and reliable.  Show details

Perfect – It the best car ever driven, it small but powerful, really gets up and goes when you need it to. Parts aren't to pricey , so long as you get it serviced etc when it needs it, it should last you a life time. it great for a small persons first car, but you'll full inlove withit like me and never let it go..  Show details

Terrible – I bought this car second hand 2009 model. And will never buy hyundai getz again. Too many problems in this car. Too much vibration and interior was making too much sound when start the engine. It costs me $800 to fix the vibration. The only good thing about this car is can get it for cheap.  Show details

Perfect frist car – I bought this car second hand in 2013 for only $4000, 4 years later it's still running. I have to change the oil frequently as it's now quite old, but other then that it's been running perfectly. Only costs me on average $40-45 to fill up and because I only drive about 20km a day - my petrol lasts me about 3 weeks to a month.  Show details

Nice small car – Bought in 2010. Automatic . Very economical. Nice pick up. Perfect for upto 4 passengers. So far no real issues. Runs very smooth. Comfortable and enough room in boot to put few bags or pram. Also you can fold back seats. Only issue i can see its 2 doors .  Show details

Cheap and reliable car – I bought this car because I needed a cheap run around. I never expected it to be as good as it is. It isn't the fastest thing around (small hatchback) but it gets me everywhere I need to go, handles well and is a pleasant driving experience. The stereo sounds terrible and is the only thing I would consider replacing (by then I'll probably get a new car anyway). Very reliable and cheap to run.  Show details

Made to a price – There are some good elements to this car (motor mainly) unfortunately a car is a whole package deal and there are too many problems to recommend buying a Getz. I have owned one from 80,000km and always had poor levels of noise and vibration. When I got it, it looked great but smelled of cheap plastic chemicals. Interior started to fall apart badly… Read more

right away. Door handles, gear knob visors all broke, carpet wore through and and trim fell off doors all by 100,000km. It never starts in very hot weather. Worst of all, gearbox and cv shafts totally failed by 115,000 km and started using a lot of oil even though regularly serviced. Rear seat stopped latch broke and couldnt fold up anymore around 120,000 km. Shocks totally gone and motor rattle started to become very noisy about then too. The car has been treated very well but simply cheap junk with a limited life. My other car (2003 corolla) is older and has more km but has been mostly problem free and so much better in every way.

Cheap and very reliable car! – Bought Hyundai in late 2008 and it definitely do the job. it is smartly designed and have a reliable engine and gearbox that lasts long. The only expenses I ever paid on this car are running vosts( oil, tyres, petrol). The automatic module is rough on fuel consumption. Over all this car is great and suits someone who want a budget used car ( probably a student)  Show details

Ok – Its a reliable car, its just not as good as a toyota. My previous car was a toyota. IN FUTURE I WILL ONLY BUY TOYOTA. For a few extra thousand, you get a much better car. The Hyundai just has lots of little problems with it that really annoy me. E.g lots of rattle and my seat belt wont retract properly.  Show details

Great Little Car! – This is first car I have ever owned in which everything works properly. For the price I paid for it (brand new) I am very happy with it. It has everything I need in a car: power steering, power windows, a/c, large boot. I decided to put a new stereo in as I wasn't totally happy with the sound coming from the factory-installed one. Sure it's only… Read more

a basic vehicle, but it has all my wants & needs to get me from A to B safely & reasonably comfortably.

Pros:

- well built for a Korean-made car;

- very reliable. I haven't had any major issues with it since I purchased it over 10 years ago;

- cheap to run;

- services not as expensive as other larger cars;

- easy to park & manoeuvre in small spaces.

Cons:

- seats can become uncomfortable on long trips;

- limited legroom in back seats;

- light clutch;

- headlight bulbs dull. Recommend to replace with brighter bulbs;

- not suited for out-of-town driving on dirt roads. Only recommended for city driving;

- because it's a small car, be prepared to get intimidated by large vehicles who tailgate!

I hope the information I have provided will give someone else an idea of what to expect if thinking of purchasing a 2nd-hand Getz. I wish Hyundai decided not to discontinue producing it as it was (& still is) a great little car!

Great service from this car, now passed onto my son – So the Getz is discontinued, I still think it is important for people to know what second hand cars are like as not everyone can afford a new car. I purchased a 2008 Hyundai Getz as a transporter walking alongside individuals with disabilities. This is obviously not a luxury car but it has Air Con, Power Steer, Power windows so really, what more… Read more ·  1

do you need? I have rated this car on the service, consistency and efficiency it afforded me and the great value for money it represents. I needed 5 doors and fuel efficiency but also reasonable power so I purchased the 5 door 1.6 SX Manual. I have managed to transport 4 passengers at a time so 5 people all up. I wouldn't say comfortably but I had no complaints. We are talking around 500kg of humanity in one go here :) I have also managed to squeeze some sizeable payloads volume wise, Fridges, Washing Machines and an item I went to pick up that the person who sold to me stated I would never get the item in the car.....ha ha, whatever!! Fit like a glove.....a very tight glove :) Anyway, Purchased Getty at 100000km checked all the services, made sure the timing belt had been changed at 90000km I owned the car for around 18 months before transferring ownership to my son at 204000km of course I serviced the car regularly though I did not change the timing belt at 180000km as I should have. I risked that the car had been serviced well and I changed the Timing Belt at 204000km along with rear break pads and all the other belts. This car never caused me any issues. It was pretty bloody peppy for a little 1600 and it had not lost any power by the time I transferred to my son at 204000km It was always good on fuel and carried any payload I jammed in it with ease. I loved this little car so much I purchased a 2015 Hyundai Accent to replace it but that is another story to tell after I have run the Accent in at around oh, 90000km she is sitting on 7000km right at the moment. If you're a youngster, maybe a Uni student or a family on a budget I strongly recommend a second hand Hyundai Getz. Keep in mind, check all services have been done. Check Timing belt has been done at 90000km intervals. Do a REVS check of course. Take it for a good drive and check the power and check the cleanliness of the oil. Give it a bit of stick and check the tailpipe. I recommend the 5 door 1600 for resale value. Get a manual tranny :)

Cheap and reliable – Bought the car with 60,000 km on the clock. It is a 1.6 l manual. I now have 240,000 km on the odometer. It has mostly been freeway and country road driving. Fuel consumption is pretty good. I average 6l/100 km, if I'm careful I can get it close to 5l/100km. Apart from regular maintenance, I have had to do the following: - Replace clutch and… Read more

flywheel at 180,000 km.

- Replace anti-lock braking control module at 200,000 km.

- Replace front wheel bearing at 220,000 km.

It has been a good and cheap reliable car. The engine now needs maybe 1.5 l of oil top up between 15,000 services, not too bad. It's not a car you want to take on a long road trip, but as a commute/shopping/ runabout vehicle, I'm very happy.

Not one problem in 9 years! Loved my Getz – I purchased my 5 seat auto Getz (1.4L base model 'S' ) brand new in 2007. This car is excellent. If you are thinking of buying one second hand, I would highly recommend it. My car did not have a single problem in the 9 years that I owned it and the only reason I sold it is because my family grew out of it. My pros are: incredibly fuel… Read more

efficient, roomy , decent boot space, some handy features such as volume and stereo controls on the steering wheel, security alarm, comfortable to drive . (I'm under 5ft and was able to adjust the seat and steering wheel to suit me perfectly. On the other end of the scale, my husband is over 6ft and well built and he was also able to drive the car comfortably) win-win.

My con's are: I didn't really feel safe driving this car due to its tiny size but other than that I don't have any other cons. Just a general bit of advice to avoid black cars. My getz used to get so unbearably hot it summer.

Other than that, I give this car a 5 out of 5 and I will always remember my little Getz

Fantastic Car for the day to day commute – The Hyundai Getz is quite a basic car but it is pretty bulletproof not much to go wrong. This car was purchased demo fifteen years ago and never missed a beat it is a prefect little car, easy to work on, practical and running ours on E10 unleaded makes the car run at its best giving it its maximum fuel economy. If your looking for a great reliable little car I would definitely recommend the Hyundai Getz.  Show details

Good little car – Overall I am quite happy with my GL 2003 and am surprised on how spacious it is for a supermini car that looks so tiny for the outside, I am 6 foot and thought I would not be comfortable in it while driving but am happy to say it has enough room. The one thing that's not great is the fuel, the car gets thirsty and does not do hills well so with… Read more

the extra acceleration its not so economical now days but still get enough out of the car.

The handling is good but is a bit tight going around corners much more so then the Tucoun I was driving before.

It's a car I'm looking forward to driving for many years till its time to upgrade and believe it's great for a first car.