Hyundai Verna

Hyundai sells the Verna as a five-seat sedan with the biggest boot in its class, at 528 litres. There are 12 variants, running from HX2 up to HX10. Both engines are petrol, a 115hp 1.5-litre and a 160hp 1.5-litre turbo. There is no diesel and no hybrid anywhere in the range.

Verna Price Details

The 12 variants are priced as below for August 2026.

• Price range: Rs. 10.99 lakh to Rs. 18.26 lakh (ex-showroom)

• Top model, HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT: Rs. 18.26 lakh (ex-showroom)

• Base model, HX2 Petrol MT: Rs. 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom)

• Automatic variant, HX6+ Petrol CVT: Rs. 15.03 lakh (ex-showroom)

The automatics start one trim lower, with the HX6 Petrol CVT. The turbo engine comes as a manual in the HX8, or as a seven-speed dual-clutch in the HX10 top model. Every Verna has the 5-star rating and seven airbags, so the base variant is well covered. The top variant is the only one with the radar-based driver aids.

Verna Key Features

• 1.5-litre petrol with 115hp, or a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 160hp and 253Nm, the highest in the class

• Six-speed manual or CVT on the 1.5, and six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch on the turbo

• 5-star Global NCAP rating and seven airbags

• Radar-based driver aids on the turbo dual-clutch, covering collision warning and lane assistance

• Two 10.25-inch screens and an eight-speaker Bose system

• Heated and ventilated front seats, a sunroof and LED projector headlights

• A 528-litre boot, the biggest in the class, and a 2,670mm wheelbase

Who should buy Hyundai Verna?

Our Autocar India review puts the Verna at 8 out of 10. These buyers get the most from it.

This sedan suits keen drivers least. We found the steering short on feedback, and the soft suspension does not encourage quick driving.