Hyundai has updated its mid-size sedan Verna recently. Now the car is longer,wider, sharper and powerful than its predecessor. Besides these the Verna now comes with some segment first features too. It is available in manual and automatic variants and the ex-showroom price for its base EX variant starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh and goes up to Rs.17.38 Lakh for the top end SX Opt Turbo DCT DT variant. Let's look it in details.
Verna has completely changed from the front. Firstly, your attention will go to the new grille and the long LED DRLs of the Verna.
Now with this edition the Hyundai logo has shifted its place to the bonnet from the grille. Connected LED headlamps with cornering function is placed well without hampering the design of the grille. Turn indicator is also well integrated under the headlamp unit.
It is a long car from sides. The 4.53 meter length is evident from the side view of the Verna. Beautiful cuts and creases can be seen on the door panels. LED turn indicators are provided on the ORVMs.
The car sits on 16inch alloy wheels which looks really premium and beautiful. Black alloy with red brake calipers are provided with the Turbo-Petrol variants, which looks sporty too.
Verna looks really premium from the rear. You can see a Long LED strip that connect with tail lamp units, looks really beautiful from the rear. Hyundai logo and Verna badging are provided on the boot lid. It has a boot space of 528 liters, which is the best boot space in the segment.
You will get different interior themes with variant types. The Turbo variant of the Verna are provided with black interiors, where as the other variants are coming with bright beige interiors. The car is provided with a manually adjustable two spoke telescopic steering wheel with music and adaptive cruise control switches on it. Turbo variant is provided with paddle shifters too.
The car comes with a well designed dashboard with a 10.25 inch touch screen infotainment system and digital meter console. It is a very smooth touch screen system which houses several controls like rear view camera, Apple and Android Auto connectivity and ADAS related functions. Eight speaker Boss music system is also connected with this system.
Also you will get a wireless mobile charger and a type C and A charging ports along with a 12V charger. Front seat heating and cooling switches are provided near the gear liver. Switch of electronic parking brake is also provided(available with higher variant).
The Verna comes with a very spacious cabin. All the seats are very well contoured seats. Driver seat can be adjusted electrically but seat height can be adjusted manually only. There are sufficient headroom and leg room are available for rear seat occupants. As the car is wider than the previous variant, three people can sit comfortably on the rear seat. A/c vents and mobile charging points are provided for the rear passengers too. The car is provided with 17 colour ambient lighting, which will make the cabin beautiful at night.
A single pane sun roof provided on the car making more upmarket and premium. Moreover this is making the car more spacious from inside. There are lot of storage spaces are provided inside the car. You will get two cup holders at the front console. There is a storage space under the driver arm rest. Two cup holders are provide on the rear centre arm rest also there are bottle holders on all four doors.
The Verna is now available in two engine options.
- 1.5 Liter Turbo Petrol Engine &
- 1.5 Liter Naturally aspirated engine
- An IVT Automatic &
- 7-Speed DCT
When we consider the DCT variant, it is the super smooth automatic transmission, you won't feel any lag in between the gear shifts. But it is available only with the Turbo variants of the Verna. On the other hand the IVT is the typical CVT gear box which provides excellent driving experience. But you can feel that initial rubber band effect associated with the CVTs with this gear box. The IVT is provided with the naturally aspirated engine variants. Both the engines with their respective gear boxes are providing excellent driving comfort with the Verna.
It is a 4.5meter long sedan with 2670 mm. wheel base, which ensures a spacious cabin and minimal body roll, besides these very silent cabin and well tuned suspension set up, heated and cooled front seats etc are making the ride more comfortable with Verna.
Important Figures
- Engine: 1497CC/1482CC(TURBO)
- Power: 115PS@6300RPM/160PS@5500RPM
- Torque:143.8NM@4500RPM/253NM@1500-3500RPM
- Transmission:6 Speed Manual & IVT/ 6 Speed Manual & 7 Speed DCT (With Turbo variants)
- Length:4535mm
- Width:1765mm
- Height:1475mm
- Wheelbase:2670mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 45Litres
From the safety point of view, Verna is a well built car which comes with six aibags as standard across the variant.
Also it is provided with 17 ADAS features and more. Some of them are giving below.
- Six Airbags
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- ABS with EBD
- Parking Assist (with Reverse Parking Sensors,Front Parking Sensors and Rear Camera with Guidelines)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Electric Parking Brake
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Automatic Headlamps
- Headlamp Escort Function
- Central Locking
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
- ISOFIX
- Burglar Alar
ADAS Features include
- Forward Collision Warning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Blind-spot Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Driver Attention Warning
- Safe Exit Warning
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane Following Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
In conclusion, the all new Verna is a stylish and a good looking car. Moreover, it comes with two powerfull engine and manual and automatic transmission options. Also its feature rich and spacious cabin ensures a very luxurious and a comfortable riding experience. Definitely you can consider the Verna if you are in search of a sedan of its segment.
As always, Drive safe & Happy Driving.
Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for presentation purpose.
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