Launched earlier today, the all-new Hyundai Verna has been launched in a price range of Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 17.38 lakh (ex-showroom)
Launched less than 24 hours ago, the new Hyundai Verna looks poised to shake up the market with its futuristic looks, feature-laden cabin, powerful 1.5-litre Turbo motor and safety equipment such as Level-2 ADAS. In fact, keeping in demand with the market, Hyundai Motor India has ensured a high focus on safety through a robust construction and standard safety features such as 6 airbags. While the Global NCAP score of the new Verna is awaited, the car has exhibited a pretty strong build in its first-ever crash. Unfortunately, this accident took place just an hour after it was launched in the Indian market.
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RE Bullet Hits New Hyundai Verna at 80-90 kmph
As per the commentator in the video we have here, an underage rider was astride a Royal Enfield Bullet that was being ridden rather rashly. The motorcycle is said to have hit the new Hyundai Verna at upwards of 80 kmph. The accident took place at a turn when the rider couldn’t control the vehicle and collided with the front quarters of the new sedan. As can be seen, the Verna has sustained quite some damage. Its front fender has totally deformed while even its bumper is broken. The LED headlights and the lighting strip seem to be okay but even the hood has been damaged.
Meanwhile, the RE Bullet that hit the new Hyundai Verna has sustained some major damages. It’s said that its chassis, front forks and other bits have been damaged in this accident. As per the video, both the rider and the pillion, who weren’t wearing helmets, were rushed to the hospital by the uploader of the video. The rider seems to have suffered from head injuries. On the other hand, all the occupants of the new sedan are totally safe.
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Usage of Advanced High Strength Steel and High Strength Steel
Hyundai Motor India has revealed that to ensure a strong build, it has made use of 42% Advanced High Strength Steel and 30% High Strength Steel in the construction of the new sedan. This has ensured high body stiffness and structural connectivity between the mechanical members of the vehicle. This, in turn, leads to optimised distribution of energy flow in case of an impact. While we await the Global NCAP safety rating, the first crash of the vehicle seems to be a reflection of its strong build. Moreover, the carmaker has made use of the most modern technology for a highly automated manufacturing process through 700 fourth-gen robots. In fact, over 450 robots were used for welding and other critical manufacturing processes. Also, 3D scanners and infrared cameras have been used to ensure a strong build.
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