Getz Prime diesel:Hyundai Motor India Ltd, India's second largest car manufacturer launched the much awaited diesel variant of the Getz Prime, India’s first truly global car, incorporating features that meet global standards of performance and safety.
This 1.5 litre engine is quiet, extremely powerful and absolute fun to drive. It will enable to enjoy the performance of a power packed diesel engine.
The performance and safety features of the Getz Prime is what has made it an immensely popular car in the markets abroad specially in Europe where it is liked for its sporty styling, performance and safety. In terms of safety the Getz Prime meets the stringent European safety norms and in fact enjoys a 4 star European NCAP rating”.The same engine that powers the Hyundai Verna CRDi. What it means is that the motor is a 1.5L.
The new Getz Prime 1.5 Diesel is a performance driven, four cylinder, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) turbo charged engine with VGT, which produces an impressive 110 PS@4000 rpm as peak power and ensures quick response and robust acceleration. With an impressive torque of 24kgm@1900~2750rpm, the car has excellent pick-up and performance. A ground clearance of 160 mm makes it perfect for Indian roads. The engine is mated to an efficient 5-speed manual transmission.
Engine Type/Model 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC Diesel
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel System CRDi
price of Rs 569,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Available in new beige colour interiors, the new Getz Prime 1.5 Diesel is truly India’s most modern car with power packed performance and superb ergonomics.
HMIL in April 2007 had launched the new Getz Prime in two engine variants. The economical 1.1 litre and the more powerful 1.3 litre petrol 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.
The Getz Prime Diesel will be available in showrooms across India after the first week of October 2007 and will be sold with a showroom price of Rs 569,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).