The figures speak for themselves: for the nine months of 2005, 11, 456 Getts were sold, for the whole year it is projected to be no less than 15, 000. By the way, in Europe this is the most popular Hyundai model - since 2002, more than 600 thousand cars have been sold, or 80% of the total production.
In general, the updated "Getz", which entered the market in October, the predecessor prepared a good start.
SPANISH ROUTES
There is not much time to get to know the new product: the road from the airport to the hotel, and tomorrow the return trip, which, however, can be chosen more authentic … But all the same, out of five engines and two gearboxes you can’t sort out all the options. What first? With a new 1.4 liter engine? No, something exotic is better … For example, a turbodiesel. In the appendage - a fashionable red interior, leather inserts on the steering wheel and gear knob. It looks very elegant.
The cavalcade of multi-colored “getts”, gathering speed, rushes away from the airport. The main thing is not to lag behind and not to get confused in the interchanges. It’s easy to start off, the gears shift clearly, the motor “drives” somewhere from 1700 rpm and does not make too much noise even at a maximum of 4, 500 rpm, although in normal mode it is not much sense to spin it above 3, 500. In general, he didn’t lag behind, but on a prolonged ascent he did something. But gasoline cars seem to be more powerful …
The wide highway was replaced by a narrow serpentine, and confidence was somewhat diminished. The Goetz stands well on the road, but a light steering wheel with a slurred neutral position makes it very careful to choose a trajectory in fast corners. It is rarely possible to complete a turn without additional corrective movements.
Sixty kilometers flew unnoticed, and here is the parking at the hotel. What will the computer say? It turns out 6.5 l / 100 km. What about gasoline colleagues? Wow, nine! It seems they didn’t drive much … It’s a pity, but we won’t see diesel “getts” in Russia.
GOOD ACQUAINTANCE
What to choose in the morning? Of course, the new one and four with a manual. And the route is more authentic. Here is the outskirts of Barcelona, leaving the highway in the mountains and … traffic jam. However, to frighten a Muscovite with traffic jams - you yourself know what a hedgehog is. While we were standing in the tunnel, “just for the fireman” decided to clarify the route of the detour on the map and was surprised - there was a backlight in the glove box.
What is this traffic jam? Only about 20 minutes and again free. Just in the right lane the old Discovery lost its spirit and puddle of oil. But there was time to appreciate the convenience of starting and driving at low speeds. This "urban" exercise is performed without problems.
And when it was finally possible to accelerate, it turned out that the steering wheel on the gasoline version is clearer. Although the feeling that “dorestyling” cars were more obedient does not leave. The new engine is not only high-torque, but also powerful enough - it is not difficult to change lanes to the left, even in a dense stream. Up to 3500 rpm, the motor is quite quiet, above its noise dominates even at high speed. However, non-European “long” gears allow you to stay in acoustic comfort up to 130–140 km / h.
Here is a stop for coffee. Time is still suffering, and therefore you can take the economical Goetz with a modernized 66-horsepower 1.1-liter engine. By the way, compared with the previous one, the compression ratio was increased (from 9.6 to 10.1), the power increased slightly (by 2 hp) and, of course, the requirements of Euro IV are met. Now on the Russian market will offer such machines. Go? This is the first surprise. Up to 80 km / h, the dynamics are quite acceptable, apparently due to the greater gear ratio of the main pair. Accelerating to 130 km / h, I found that the cabin is almost as quiet as in a more powerful car. (Later, on the plane, looking at the specification, I found out that not only the main pairs differ, but also the numbers of the fourth and fifth gears.) The Goetz is not “sharpened” for maximum dynamics - even with a weak engine it will be comfortable and economical on the road. Although the first prolonged climb will show its true power … With a small motor, the "cargo" skill to overtake from the move will not hurt.
Contrary to the worst expectations, the road to the airport was almost empty. A beautiful highway winds among the hills, periodically revealing the majestic and bizarre Montserrat mountain. Why is a pleasant acquaintance necessarily short?
DRY RESIDUE
The Hyundai Getz update can hardly be called a major upgrade. But there are differences not only in appearance, but also in character. Having adopted the European design and chassis settings for the first Getz, Hyundai engineers now seem to have decided to play back. The new car in the European version was a little more comfortable, but noticeably "further" from the driver. And appearance has become less expressive and more Korean. This change is unlikely to suit absolutely everyone, especially from among the owners of the previous car. But for newly arrived fans, the advertising slogan “As good as it Getz” (it differs in one letter from the English idiom “Better Nothing”) will be fair. At least considering the price.
MARKETING SCIENCE
Do you not believe advertising? But in vain, this is true. Just not all. The new Goetz is really cheaper than before. The base price of a car is $ 10, 190 - $ 120 less! You will receive a car without air conditioning and ABS, on steel 14-inch wheels with caps, one airbag, a folding split rear seat, a boot shelf and audio training. Only now, instead of the engine, 1.3 l / 82 hp - 1.1 l / 66 h.p.
