The Hyundai Click (also sold as the Hyundai Getz in most international markets, Hyundai Getz Prime in India, Hyundai TB in Japan, Inokom Getz in Malaysia and Dodge Brisa in Venezuela) is a superminicar produced by the Hyundai Motor Company, sold in most of the world except the U.S. or Canada. It is available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles, and with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission.
Despite the presence of its successor, the i20, the Click is still being sold worldwide; in some countries, both the Click and i20 are sold simultaneously.
EnginesAt the Click's launch in 2002, 1.3 and 1.5-litre petrol or 1.5-litre turbodieselengineswere available. From 2004, a new 1.1 litre engine wasintroduced to theline and a 1.4 litre engine replaced the 1.3 litre. A1.6 litre enginereplaced the 1.5 litre. However, availability ofengine options variesdepending on market.
The 1.6 litre gasoline engine is unavailable in New Zealand, as well as some countries in Southeast Asia and South America.
1.1L SOHC engine 65 hp (48 kW) 0–100 km/h: 15.4 sec., top speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
1.4L DOHC engine 97 hp (72 kW) 0–100 km/h: 10.6 sec., top speed 176 km/h (109 mph)
1.6L DOHC engine 106 hp (79 kW) 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec., top speed 184 km/h (114 mph)
2006 facelift
2006 Hyundai Getz SX (Australia)
A facelift for the 2006 model saw the Click receiving a 4 cylinder 1.5 litredieseloption,upgraded dash and interior fascia and trim, new front and rearstyling,driver and front passenger air bags. Many motorists havecompared theClick's redesign to the visual appearance of the Peugeot 307. In the UK, air conditioning and side airbags were fitted to all models as standard equipment. This facelifted model, however, is not offered in Venezuela (where it is sold as the Dodge Brisa); instead, the local arm of Hyundai continues to sell the pre-2006 model.
Market
TrimlevelsTrim levels in the UK for the Click are GSi, CDX and Sport,inAustralia the trim levels are S and SX and in New Zealand thetrimlevels are XD and XE.
A special trim level called the Cross features SUV design elements such as extended wheel arches, roof rack, raised suspension and larger wheels.
Dodge BrisaIn Venezuela, the Click is badge-engineered as the Dodge Brisa in its 1.3 litre, 4-speed manual transmission configuration. This new model replaces the Accent-basedBrisathat debuted in that market in April 2002. As of 2007, Hyundaiismarketing the Getz in Venezuela under the Hyundai brand, butcontinuesto build the 1.3 litre model for the Brisa. To differentiatefrom theBrisa, the Venezuelan model retains its pre-2006 design.
Inokom GetzIn Malaysia, the Click is locally assembled as the Inokom Getz. The model offers both manual and automatic transmission with a single 1.4 litre petrol engine option.
Safety
In Australia,the 2002-04 Click was assessed in the 2006 Used Car SafetyRatings(UCSR) as providing "significantly worse than average"protection forits occupants in the event of a crash.
Performance in Preventing Serious Injury to the Driver:
Harm to Others: Average
Conversely, the car was awarded a respectable 4 stars (out of five) in its 2004 Euro NCAPand 2008 Australasian NCAP (ANCAP)crash tests. It turned in what EuroNCAP described as a "reasonablybalanced performance" and "generallygood" in-car protection forchildren. It was noted, however, that thedesign of the car did littleto protect pedestrians.
Euro NCAP
Adult Occupant: , score 25
Child Occupant: , score 37
Pedestrian: , score 5
ANCAP
Overall Evaluation: , score 25.35 out of 37
Reflectingmarket priorities and price point control, some safetyequipment iseither unavailable or available only as extra-cost optionson somemodels in some markets. The South African and Philippinemarketversions, for example, are not available with side airbags atany priceand make do without a rear fog light or a third three-point seatbelt on the rear seat. In the Philippines and South America, the Click is not fitted with airbags or ABS brakes as standard equipment.
Replacement
In late 2008 or early 2009, the Click is to be replaced by the new i20. A fully electric model will also be available in New Zealand from the end of 2008.
Inthe India and Australasia markets, as well as most of Europe, theClickwill co-exist with the i20 for the time being, as it is stillpopularwhile the i20 will be marketed in a higher price range. The i20will,however, effectively replace the Accent 3-door hatchback inAustralia.
As the i20 is currently not being offered in South Korea and Japan, the Click continues to be sold in those markets.