Hyundai Motor launches diesel Getz Prime
28 September 2007
Commenting
on the launch of the Getz Prime Diesel, H S Lheem, managing director, Hyundai
Motor India Limited, said, "Following the success of Getz Prime in India,
we have decided to add another variant to the Getz Prime range. The diesel variant
will provide the much needed economy for some of our customers who travel long
distances everyday." The
car comes with a state-of-the-art 1.5 litre, four-cylinder CRDi turbo charged
diesel engine with VGT, which is quiet, powerful and according to the company,
absolute fun to drive. Lheem says it will enable Hyundai''s customers to enjoy
the performance of a power packed diesel engine. The
performance and safety features make the Getz Prime a popular car in markets abroad,
specially in Europe where it is well liked for its sporty styling, performance
and safety. In terms of safety, the Getz Prime meets stringent European safety
norms, and enjoys a 4-star European NCAP rating. The
new Getz Prime 1.5 diesel four-cylinder Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) engine
produces an impressive 110 PS@4000 rpm as peak power, ensuring quick response
and robust acceleration. It delivers an impressive torque of 24 kgm@1900~2750rpm,
providing for pick-up and performance. The car has a ground clearance of 160mm,
adequate for moving around Indian roads. The engine is mated to an efficient 5-speed
manual transmission. The
diesel Getz is available with new beige interiors. April 2007 had seen the launch
of the new Getz Prime in two engine variants in petrol, the economical 1.1 litre
and the more powerful 1.3 litre engines. The Getz Prime Diesel is the new addition
to the line-up and is expected to hugely bolster the popularity of the Getz Prime.
New
Delhi: Hyundai Motor India has announced the launch of the diesel variant
of its Getz Prime.
