Hyundai will soon launch the 2023 Verna in an attempt to snatch the throne from the segment leader – Honda City, which is getting a mid-life update soon. The 2023 Hyundai Verna has been officially confirmed to launch in India on 23rd March. The sedan is likely to make its global debut in India. However, it will globally replace the existing Verna, which is sold as the Xcent in select overseas markets including South Korea. Well, pictures of the 2023 Hyundai Verna err Hyundai Accent have surfaced from South Korea. These images show the upcoming new-gen iteration of the sedan in the flesh, and we can confirm that it will attract polarizing opinions after it goes on sale in India.
As can be seen in the pictures, the design of the new-gen Verna has a lot of sharpness. The nose gets a large LED light bar, while the front gets a massive grille, along with the headlamp assembly. The front bumper is now edgier than the outgoing model. Also, the hood is longer and the Hyundai logo now sits atop it.
On the side, the 2023 Hyundai Verna will come with a new design for the alloy wheels. In fact, the silhouette will be different from the model it replaces. The roofline now tapers till the tailgate ends, giving it a coupe-like roofline. The sides also feature sharp creases and lines to accentuate the bold character of the 2023 Hyundai Verna. The rear of the saloon gets connected tail lamps, and the edgy flair is visible here too.
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Powertrain options on the 2023 Hyundai Verna will be different from the outgoing model. It will come with two engine options – 1.5L NA petrol and 1.5L turbo-petrol. The former will make 115 PS of max output against 144 Nm while the turbocharged unit will produce 160 PS against 260 Nm of torque. Gearbox options on the new-gen Verna will include 6-speed MT, CVT and 7-speed DCT.