Hyundai Motor is set to announce pricing for the new generation Verna on Tuesday, March 21. The Korean automaker has opened reservations for the compact sedan that will compete with rivals such as Honda City and Volkswagen Virtus. , Skoda Slavia and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. segment. In the new generation, the Hyundai Verna will be larger, more powerful and equipped with a number of segment-leading features compared to the old generation. This will also be the second sedan in the segment to be equipped with ADAS technology.
The new Verna will be the widest sedan in its segment at 1,765 mm wide. The car’s 2,670 mm wheelbase is also the longest in the segment, promising ample legroom for passengers in both rows of seats. The new generation Verna has a length of 4,535 mm and a height of 1,475 mm. Hyundai will likely supply the Verna with 15-inch alloy wheels.
Under the hood, the Hyundai Verna 2023 will be offered with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine as well as a turbocharged engine. The car will continue to be offered with both a 6-speed manual transmission as well as a CVT transmission in addition to the 7-speed DCT transmission option for the turbocharged variants. While the standard 1.5-liter engine is expected to produce 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque, the turbocharged engine will be more powerful with 163 hp and torque. torsion 253 Nm.
In terms of features, Hyundai has confirmed that the upcoming new Verna will be equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). The automaker said that Verna 2023 will be equipped with ADAS level 2 function using Hyundai SmartSense with about 17 features. The included ADAS features are similar to those offered by Hyundai in the new generation Tucson SUVs. These include forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist and warning. driver attention and other features. Verna will become the second car in India to offer ADAS technology after Honda City facelift launched earlier this month.
The upcoming Verna will also come with around 65 safety features along with some of the first in the segment. These include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and other systems.
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The interior of the new Hyundai Verna will also be updated with a new look and utility. The center console will be the new 10.25-inch HD infotainment screen and digital cluster with TFT MID. The weed 2023 will also feature the segment’s first convertible climate control and infotainment system. The company claims that this will enhance the interactive experience with both functions. In addition, Verna will now be equipped with ventilation as well as heating for the front seats, a first in the segment. Other standout features inside the Hyundai Verna’s cabin include an 8-speaker Bose sound system.
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The price of the current generation of hyundai Verna, available in both petrol and diesel, starting at $9.63 lakh and increase $15.71 lakh (old gallery). Hyundai will no longer offer the new Verna with a diesel engine. However, the price is expected to be significantly revised from its predecessor. It is expected that the price of the Hyundai Verna 2023 will start from about $11 lakh and increase $18 lakh for the top spec model will also have ADAS features.
First published date: March 20, 2023, 09:46 AM IST
