Hyundai VERNA has always been the benchmark in the mid-size sedan segment of our car market and history seems all set to be rewritten
First launched in 2006, the Hyundai VERNA has been one of the most aspirational models in the sedan category of the Indian car market. Be it the segment-leading performance or the category-first features, the VERNA has always enjoyed a one-upmanship over its peers. 16 years on, the favourite mid-sizer is ready to rewrite history with an all-new generation that looks poised to raise the bar higher.
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Design
The Hyundai VERNA has always donned an avant-garde look with world-class design themes. In its new iteration, the sedan benefits from the carmaker’s globally successful Sensuous Sportiness philosophy that makes it look completely future-proof. A major highlight of the space-age look is the full-width LED strip that runs along the width of the facade, thereby culminating into LED DRLs on either side. That apart, the colossal Parametric Grille on the sedan lends the front fascia an imposing road presence while the chrome bits add just the right amount of bling to it. A look at the side profile reveals crisp and sharp creases that form the characteristics of this the all-new Hyundai VERNA, while the diamond cut alloy wheels are another highlight of the styling package. Finally, the coupe-ish roofline gives the car a typically ‘Fastback’ silhouette.
The third-quarter looks particularly unique with the low-slung roofline and a visual texture on the C-pillars. The tail end features a tailgate-integrated spoiler that accentuates the performance aspect of the sedan. The LED taillamps are also connected via a light strip which is a common modern trait in premium cars. A sporty bumper rounds up the exterior design. Further boosting the street credit are the segment-best dimensions. With a wheelbase of 2,670 mm and a width of 1,765 mm, the VERNA is now bigger than ever!
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Interior and Features
Of course, the large dimensions translate into a spacious cabin with great legroom, knee room and shoulder room in both the rows. The practicality quotient of the interior is further enhanced by several utility spaces, such as a phone holder and bottle holders, strewn across the cabin. Meanwhile, the boot space, at 528-litre, is the best in its class. Lending a rich ambiance is the premium leather upholstery and the soft touch dashboard panels.
While the full details of the interior have not been revealed yet, let’s not forget about Hyundai’s knack for pushing the envelope with several segment-firsts and best-in-class features in all its models. Lest we forget, the the all-new Hyundai VERNA will be the only car in its class to offer ADAS safety features in the form of Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking.. Other known features include a large-size touchscreen infotainment system, cooled glovebox and modern connectivity features. Hyundai is also working tirelessly toward equipping its products with the best safety kit out there and there is no reason to believe that it won’t do it with the new VERNA.
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Specs
The all-new Hyundai VERNA is slated to become the most powerful car in its class. The new-gen sedan’s claim to fame will come from a 1.5-litre GDI direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 160 hp and 253 Nm. The motor will be available with a 7-speed DCT that promises lightning-fast gearshifts. Additionally, the sedan will be even sold with the economical-yet-powerful 1.5-litre MPi mill. With 160 hp on the tap, the new VERNA will hold a significant advantage over all other cars in its class. Moreover, unlike some of its rivals that feature a low-capacity 1.0-litre three-cylinder motor, the VERNA will have a clear displacement advantage with a 1.5-litre unit in a four-cylinder configuration. Throw the excellent Dual Clutch Transmission into the mix and we’re looking at a thrilling performance along with a high efficiency.
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All in all, the Hyundai VERNA, in its latest avatar, promises to be a sedan which, like its predecessors, would turn out to be a major disruptive force in its segment. In spite of the rapid onslaught by the SUVs, it is actually innovative products like the new Verna that seem capable to bring the sedan segment back into the limelight. With an incredibly well-equipped cabin, attractive styling and powerful engines, the all-new Hyundai VERNA promises to be the most wholesome package in the mid-size sedan segment of the Indian car market.
