Hyundai Verna

First launched in 2011, the Hyundai Verna has been one of the best selling mid-sized sedans on sale in India. Hyundai had launched the new generation Ver na sedan in our market on March 21, 2023. The all-new sedan comes with bigger dimensions, new styling and a premium cabin with segment-leading features.

The new Verna is available with 2 engine options - a 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol. The sedan is offered with multiple gearbox options including manual and automatic (DCT & CVT).

Hyundai Verna Price

The Hyundai Verna is available in 4 trim levels - EX, S, SX and SX (O) - and in total of 16 variants. The new Verna price in India starts at Rs 1107400 which goes up to Rs 1747800 for the top-end variant. All the prices are ex-showroom, India. 

Most value for money variant

We recommend the SX variant of the new Verna sedan. It comes with a wide range of features that makes it a most value for money variant in the sedan line-up. Customers looking for ADAS and more features can also go for the SX Turbo variant. 

Key Features of Hyundai Verna

- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
- Wireless connectivity, Valet Mode, OTA updates
- BlueLink connected car tech
- ADAS tech, Voice commands in Hindi & English
- LED lighting System, Panoramic Sunroof

The new Verna sedan comes with a premium & feature-loaded interior, which comes with multiple segment-leading features. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, which can be operated using voice commands in Hindi and English. The sedan features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay support.

It is fitted with a 10.25-inch digital instrument console, a wireless phone charging, and ventilated seats. Other features include automatic climate control, LED lighting system, engine start/stop system, a cooled glovebox and cruise control.

Dimensions and Boot Space

Compared to the previous model, the all-new Hyundai verna is longer and has the segment-largest wheelbase. It measures 4,535mm in length, 1,765mm in width, and 1,475mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,670mm. The sedan's wheelbase is even longer than the VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia (offering 2,651mm long wheelbase). The hugely successful Honda City has a wheelbase of 2,600mm. The sedan also has the segment-best width of 1,765mm, which ensures more shoulder room in the second-row. It also offers the segment-largest boot space of 528-litres

How Safe is Hyundai Verna?

The new Verna comes fitted with several high-end safety and security features. It is also awarded with a 5-star crash test rating by Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). The sedan gets six airbags, electronic stability program (ESP) and front & rear parking sensors along with a rear view camera with guidelines. Other safety features include Hill-start assist control, vehicle stability management, emergency stop signal and ABS with EBD. The Turbo version comes with all-4 disc brakes and electric parking brake.

The Verna sedan also comes fitted with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). It offers several safety features like forward collision warning and avoidance assist, blind spot collision warning & avoidance assist, lane keeping & departure assist, driver attention warning, adaptive cruise control, lane following assist, high beam assist, leading vehicle departure alert and rear cross traffic collision warning and avoidance.

Hyundai Verna Mileage

The new Hyundai Verna 1.5L NA version is claimed to offer an ARAI certified fuel economy of 18.6kmpl with manual gearbox and 19.6kmpl with IVT. On the other hand, the turbo is claimed to be more efficient than the NA unit. The 1.5L turbo manual offers a certified mileage of 20kmpl, while the DCT version delivers 20.6kmpl.

Engine Specifications

The new Verna is available with two petrol engines - a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged. These are the same engine options that powers the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the Kia Carens.

The naturally-aspirated engine produces 113.4hp and 144Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and an IVT automatic. The turbocharged petrol engine is the most powerful in its category. It is capable of producing 157.8bhp and 253Nm of torque. For transmission duties, the turbo unit gets a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox with paddle shifters.

Colors

The new Verna sedan is available in 7 monotone and 2 dual-tone color options. The monotone color options include Starry Night, Tellurian Brown, Atlas White, Abyss Black, Typhoon Silver, Fiery Red and Titan Grey. The dual-tone options include Fiery Red with Black, and Atlas Town with Black roof. 

Competition

The new Hyundai Verna is positioned against the likes of the Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.

Pros and Cons of Hyundai Verna

Pros

Premium & good quality interior
Impressive features like 8-speaker Bose sound system
Powered driver seat & 64-colour ambient lights
Most powerful petrol engine
Big boot space

Cons

Polarising looks
No diesel engine