General Comments:

BACKGROUND

Well I got this car from work. This is my first car. Before I got the job, I was looking to buy a car and researched the field, all cars seemed (and still seem) the same with only minor differences here and there.

This is my first car. I'll skip with the story of why I got it; I got it with 4,000+ kilometers. It’s the new 2007 model I guess, but I can't say for sure.

Since this is a car from work and is leased, the leasing company when buying/ordering the car stripped it of several minor accessories like passenger side airbag, ABS, electricity control for the windows in the back etc., all in order to save a few bucks.

When I looked to buy a car and researched the field I looked at reviews and saw all sort of things like: the engine is noisy, road noise and all sorts of minor things like that. So while I do not have that much experience with cars or car break-downs, I would like to mention that.

REVIEW (NOISES)

The engine IS probably noisier the other cars, it could be its 1350cc engine (considered 1.4). It’s more noticeable atn higher speeds, you can notice the difference in noise between 80kph to 120kpm (kilometers per hour)

The air conditioner fan has 4 speed settings and while speed 4 gives you good airflow, it is also the noisiest, speed 3 is a good compromise and gives you good airflow at a noticeable less noise then speed 4. The other two lower fan settings are quiet.

What else? I did notice a bit of road noise here and there, but not all the time, I don't know why. Maybe it's the roads here. The noise is really not that much audible, and you shouldn't think anything more about it.

That’s my 50 cents worth. I won't comment on other areas since I have no idea about them and no experience.

Oh one last thing, maybe it's only my car, but...

The automatic gear shifts gears to the second at 10kph. When you accelerate SLOWLY you can feel the kick in your back when the car shifts gears, when accelerating normally, the kick is almost unnoticeable.

Faults:

Extreme poor dealer service. The car went for the routine 2nd service, but came back to me covered in dust. Guess washing & cleaning isn't involved in the free service!!!

General Comments:

My Potomac Blue coloured GETZ looks the sexiest & best amongst the other car, no matter what angle you see it from. It is a stunning car. Haven taken the delivery since May 2005, not a single problem (or sneaky noises) have erupted from the car.

The car is extremely spacious. My Dad who is well over 6 ft. tall finds the rear splendidly comfortable. Infact he finds it to be more comfortable than the Mercedes E-class he once travelled in. It is a very practical car with lots of storage space & chubby holes & easily carries a 2 litre bottle of water!!! The interiors are bright & airy. The air con is the best available & chills the cabin in less than 5 minutes.

The car has wonderful performance. Infact I have myself touched 120 km/hr. on NH 17 & overtaking other slow cars is a brezee even with the aircon on. The engine is as smooth & refined since the day we took the delivery. The car is so silent that we can hear the wind blowing outside, even when the windows are rolled down.

The fuel efficiency is slightly on the lower side. I averaged around 9-10 km/ltr. & 12-14 km/ltr. in am chi MUMBAI with dense traffic & highway respectively, but this is a small compromise when compared to all the positive attributes the car has.

The car is a stylish, has decent build quality, exemplary space & is a true classic small car on wheels.

I have serviced it at PHOENIX HYUNDAI, Sion, but am a little disappointed with their service as they delivered the car without washing.

Overall I love my LITTLE MAESTRO & wish to have more happy & joyful moments with it. I HOPE YOU DO TO!!!