New Hyundai Verna

Quick review

Gets a radical new design

Full-width LED lightbars are the signature element
Split LED headlamp setup
Tucson-like front grille
Sharp cuts & angles across the sides
Fastback-style roof

Interior sees a generational leap

Two-spoke steering wheel
Beige/black colour for NA variants
All-black colour with red highlights (Turbo)
Ambient lighting extended till doors

More space on the inside

Increased wheelbase improves legroom
Easier ingress/egress thanks to reworked seating
Better headroom thanks to fastback-style roof

Loaded with features

Dual 10.25-inch screen layout
Switchable HVAC & infotainment panel
Ventilated/heated front seats
6 airbags as standard
Electric parking brake (Turbo DCT)

Gets Level 2 ADAS tech

Available on 1.5 NA CVT, 1.5 Turbo DCT
Front/rear radar modules
Adaptive Cruise control (Turbo DCT)
Lead Vehicle departure (Turbo DCT)
Functions work well in city/highway driving

Petrol-only under the hood

1.5 NA
115hp, 143.8Nm; 6MT/ CVT
Claimed FE: 20kpl/ 19.6kpl

             

1.5 turbo
160hp, 253Nm; 6MT/7DCT
Claimed FE: 20kpl/20.6kpl

Performance, ride & handling

Refined 1.5 NA offers even power spread
1.5 turbo gets strong but linear performance
Steering lacks feel, feedback
Tackles bumps with ease; comfort oriented

Price & rivals

1.5 NA petrol: Rs 10.90-16.19 lakh
1.5 turbo petrol: Rs 14.84-17.38 lakh
Rivals: Maruti Ciaz, VW Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Honda City

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Verdict

We like:
Long features list
Smooth & refined

 

We don’t like:
No diesel or hybrid option
Unexciting to drive

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