Hyundai Verna Facelift Launched At Rs 10.98 Lakh
Hyundai has launched the Verna facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 10.98 lakh, ex-showroom. The company says that over 25 changes have been made to the car. These are spread across design, technology, comfort and safety. The updated sedan is available in six variants- HX2, HX4, HX6, HX6+, HX8 and HX10, aligning with Hyundai’s new nomenclature system. The top-spec variant has an ex-showroom price of Rs 18.25 lakh.
In the Indian market, the new Verna continues to compete with models like the Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and the Volkswagen Virtus. These are all expected to get facelifts this year.
The car gets several styling updates over the pre-facelift model. It looks more modern. The front fascia has been restyled. The grille is now larger and more imposing. It continues to be finished in Black. The LED headlamps have also been redesigned. The front and rear bumpers are new as well. The car also gets a set of new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that add to its sharper styling. The rear retains the spoiler that was introduced on the previous update.
The Verna is the widest sedan in its segment. At 2,670 mm, the wheelbase too, is the longest in its segment. The length and width are 4,565 mm and 1,765 mm respectively- the same as before. These dimensions ensure that the cabin is roomy and comfortable. The colour palette has also been revised. Two new shades- Classy Blue and Titan Grey Matte have been added to it.
Inside, the updated Verna receives a revised cabin layout. It uses more premium materials and comes packed with features. It now gets a`new D-cut steering wheel with the four-dot (morse code) logo.
The interior also features leatherette upholstery. The front seats get electric adjustments and ventilation. The driver seat offers 8-way adjustments and gets memory function. Additionally, there’s even the welcome retract feature on offer. The front passenger seats, on the other hand, gets four-way electric adjustment and 'Boss mode' function.
The Hyundai Bluelink suite offers over 70 connected features and has support for 350+ voice commands on the new Verna. The sedan comes with two 10.25-inch displays integrated into a single, large curved display, one of which functions as the infotainment touchscreen while the other does duty as the digital instrument cluster.
Interestingly, Hyundai hasn't given it the larger 12.3-inch screens that come in the second-generation Venue. Maybe the Verna's platform doesn't support the newer Nvidia-based electrical and electronic (E&E) architecture required for the same.
The infotainment system comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and an 8 -speaker BOSE premium audio system.
Other features include rear sunshades, wireless charging bay, ambient lighting, switchable infotainment and climate control panel, a single-pane electric sunroof,360-degree camera, blind-spot view monitor, Level 2 ADAS, and more. Clearly, it is one of the most tech-heavy offerings in its segment. The new Verna offers 528 litres of boot space- the largest in its class, with a smart trunk feature that lets you open it with gesture control.
The safety suite consists of seven airbags, integrated dash camera, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ISOFIX child seat mounts. The ADAS suite has over 20 features.
The facelift retains the two familiar petrol engines- 1.5L naturally aspirated (NA) petrol (MPi) and a 1.5L turbocharged petrol. No diesel engine is offered on this model. The MPi engine makes 115hp and 144Nm and is offered with a six speed manual and an IVT automatic transmission.
The 1.5L turbo-petrol (TGDi) engine is much more fun to drive and comes with the options of a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. It produces 158hp and 253Nm, making it the most powerful in its segment. The automatic variants come with paddle shifters as well. It also comes equipped with Idle Stop & Go (ISG).