Hyundai Verna: At a time when more and more car buyers are opting for an SUV in India, Hyundai has taken the gamble of launching the all-new Verna in the country.
Pegged for its stylish aesthetics and easy ride, the Verna has become a feature-loaded, performance-driven vehicle that turns heads with its advanced design and its options for powerful engine.
And the new Verna isn’t just for family-sedan shoppers — it now satisfies variety of tastes, whether you’re looking for comfort or energy in your car.
With an aggressive style, upscale offerings and a variety of powertrains, it competes well in a shrinking segment.
Design and Exterior
The new Verna sees one of its biggest improvements in terms of design. And it bears no resemblance to its predecessors.
The Verna has a sharp looking LED headlamps, a full-width LED DRL strip running across the face and a coupe-like profile which makes it look very different and contemporary than its predecessor.
The chunky grille, aggressive creases, and tidy rear coupled with connected LED taillamps enhance its premium character.
And slinging a longer wheelbase and wider track, the Verna doesn’t simply feel more planted; it looks roomier inside, too.
The aerodynamic parts contribute in both appearance and performance aspect.
Engine and Performance
Hyundai Verna Petrol Engine and Transmission: What is the engine and transmission on offer?
1.5L MPi Naturally Aspirated Petrol – Which churns out 115 PS and can be had with a 6-speed manual of an IVT transmission.
This iteration is silky smooth and perfect for everyday city slogs or lazy highway cruises.
1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol –The engine generates 160 PS to make Verna one of the most powerful sedan in its segment. It’s available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT automatic.
Its turbo version turns the Verna in a hot-hatch shaming on-boost monster with immediate throttle response and strong mid-range.
Hyundai may not offer a diesel variant (for now) but you can expect the fuel efficiency to be, at least, a neck-to-neck fight with over 18 km/l (claimed) for the naturally aspirated one.
Interior and Features
Get in, and the Verna welcomes you into well packaged posit, As you close the door, this space greets you with a plush premium cabin. The dashboard design is minimalistic yet enticing, and the materials employed generally feel upmarket.
Chief among them is the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes equipped alongside a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that helps the thing look a lot more cockpit than interior.
Additional key features are:
HEATED with ventilated and heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seat backs and with head restraints.
Bose premium audio system
Dual-zone climate control
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay without cords
Electric sunroof
Smart trunk and ambient interior lighting
Hyundai certainly hasn’t scrimped on rear seat room either. The longer wheelbase is also translating to better legroom; long distance cruising in it is now a practical possibility.
Safety
The new Verna also places a lot of focus on safety. Hyundai provides six-pack airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill start assist, rear parking sensors and camera and ISOFIX mounts as standard.
Higher-spec versions also gain ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) like lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control — hallmarks from typically higher segments.
Pros of Hyundai Verna
Bold and futuristic design
Potent turbo-petrol engine available
Spacious and technology laden interior
High-end features, including ventilated seats and Bose audio
ADAS safety tech in top trims
Slick and muscle-flexed performance over the range
Cons of Hyundai Verna
No diesel engine option
More ducats for the Turbo variants
Tall passengers may find rear headroom a bit snug because of the sloping roofline
Small screen also Missing wireless Android Auto/CarPlay on larger screen
Despite its smart-opening feature, the boot lid is not electric in full
Hyundai Verna: Verdict
The Hyundai Verna has been reincarnated into a sporty, tech-filled sedan that’s compelling value for money.
Bold styling, feature-rich and peppy performance of the HTE line-up squarely challenges the competitors such as the Honda City, Skoda Slavia.
Whether you want to relax, drive, thrill, or go for a packed-to-the-brim daily hook-up, the new Verna meets in all departments.
It’s a testament that sedans are here to stay, and they’re not leaving, not when they look and drive this good.