Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna is a five-seat sedan with a 528-litre boot, the largest in its class, and it comes in 12 variants running from HX2 to HX10. Two petrol engines are offered, a 115hp 1.5-litre and a 160hp 1.5-litre turbo that makes 253Nm of pulling power, which are the highest figures in this segment.

Verna Key Features

Here is what you get across the range.

Verna Road Test Findings

What we liked

• The 160hp turbo has the highest power and pulling power figures in this class, and the dual-clutch automatic paired with it is smooth in everyday use.

• The boot is the biggest in the segment at 528 litres, which is a real advantage if you regularly travel with luggage.

• Rear legroom and headroom are a major improvement on the older car, so the back seat is now genuinely usable for adults.

• The suspension strikes a good balance between comfort and control, staying composed at expressway speeds.

What we did not like

• The steering lacks feedback, weight and precision when you drive quickly, so it works well at parking speeds but is not enjoyable on a twisty road.

• There is no diesel and no hybrid option anywhere in the range, which limits your choice if you cover very high distances.

• Our review found the styling over-done in places, so it is worth seeing the car in person before you commit.

• Rear seat comfort still sits slightly behind the class leader despite the extra space.

Who should buy the Verna?

Based on our review, this sedan suits five kinds of buyers.

The buyer it suits least is the keen driver, because our review found the steering short on feedback and precision, and the softer suspension does not encourage quick driving despite what the engine outputs suggest.

Hyundai Verna Price Details

• HX2 Petrol MT (base model): 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

• HX6+ Petrol CVT (mid variant): 15.03 lakh (ex-showroom)

• HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT (top model): 18.26 lakh (ex-showroom)