Hyundai Verna in India
an evolution
First-gen (Accent)
1999 to 2006
Accent followed the Santro hatchback
Rivalled cars like the Fiat Sienna, Maruti Esteem, Honda City
Was launched at an attractive price tag of Rs 5.35 lakh
Second-gen
2006 to 2011
Carried the “Verna” name for first time in India
Came with powerful 110hp diesel engine
Won the 2007 Autocar India Value for Money award
Third-gen
2011 to 2017
New 'Fluidic' Verna adopted radical styling
Boasted of premium interiors and long feature list
Had a wide range of engine and gearbox options
Fourth-gen
2017-2022
This generation had a more grown-up styling
High-quality interiors, long feature list continued
Got a facelift and turbo-petrol motor in 2020
Fifth-gen
Launch on March 21
Design inspired from Grandeur, Staria MPV
Gets features like 10.25-inch screens, ADAS
Powered by NA, turbo petrol engines
No diesel engine on offer
Will face tough competition
Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus, Maruti Ciaz and Honda City
Expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh more than outgoing Verna
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