All-new Hyundai Verna India launch on 21 March
The new generation Hyundai Verna is all set for the India launch on 21 March, 2023. The South Korean automaker recently commenced bookings for the all-new sedan. Notably, it is said that the new-gen Verna will go into production at the beginning of next month.
New-gen Hyundai Verna: Design
This generation update will bring a radically designed exterior to the Verna. It will feature a large grille reminiscent of the parametric jewel design of other Hyundai models. Additionally, the front will get a split headlight setup in the form of a full-length light bar and LED headlamps. Similarly, there will be a light strip adjoining LED taillights at the back. The sedan will come with a fresh set of alloy wheels too.
New-gen Hyundai Verna: Interior
The completely overhauled interior will feature a dual-screen setup similar to the i20. It will likely carry the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with leatherette or leather upholstery in the top-spec variants. In addition, Hyundai is expected to offer a new steering wheel, an in-cabin air filter, a wireless charging pad, and ventilated front seats.
New-gen Hyundai Verna: Features
The highlight of the new-generation Verna will be its Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS), which will likely be called Hyundai Smart Sense. Moreover, the brand will probably equip it with six airbags, Bluelink-connected car features with smartwatch connectivity, ESP, TPMS, HHA, hill descent control, and four-wheel disc brakes, among others.
New-gen Hyundai Verna: Powertrain
Powering the all-new Verna will be a new 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged TGDi petrol engine paired with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT automatic transmission and a 1.5-litre, inline-four, naturally aspirated MPi petrol motor producing 115PS and 144Nm of torque. This engine will come mated to a six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. Both powertrains will be RDE norms-compliant and will be able to run on E20 fuel.
New-gen Hyundai Verna: Rivals and Prices
Upon launch, the all-new Hyundai Verna will compete against the upcoming 2023 Honda City facelift, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia. It is to be noted that the new-gen model will likely attract a higher premium over the on-sale Verna. Meanwhile, the current model has priced between Rs 9.64 lakh and Rs 15.72 (ex-showroom, Mumbai).