Hyundai, the second largest car manufacturer in India and also the largest exporter of four wheelers is all set to launch the 2023 Hyundai Verna in India today, March 21, 2023. The fourth generation sedan will replace the current model and promises a lot. Lots of new elements including radical new design which makes it the fastest and sportiest sedan in the Indian market based on the spy shots. The much-awaited sedan will continue to compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia in the C-segment sedan market.
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The 2023 Hyundai Verna gets a new design language taking inspiration from the premium sedan Elantra, which gets the best design in the segment. The same will be followed in the new Verna as it gets a full LED light bar on the nose and a connected tail lamp unit, which is new for sedans in India. Around the edges, the silhouette design of the new-gen Verna looks striking in the sketch and gets large dual-tone alloy wheels.
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The Hyundai Verna gets a modern Mercedes-Benz inspired dual-display on the dashboard, with a single glass pane housing two 10.25-inch touchscreens. It gets a two-spoke steering wheel, well-integrated AC vents and a high-set center console. In terms of features, it is expected to get BlueLink connected car system, wireless phone charger, automatic climate control, 8-speaker Bose sound system, ambient lighting, electric sunroof and most likely level-2 ADAS technology.
The Hyundai Verna in its new-gen avatar will be 4,535 mm long and will be the widest car in its segment at 1,765 mm, and will be the lowest with a height of 1,475 mm. The wheelbase of 2,670 mm is best in class, as is the 528-litre trunk volume.
The new Hyundai Verna will be offered in two petrol engine options – 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. The former develops 115 PS and 140 Nm, and is available with either a 6-speed MT or a CVT. The new turbo-petrol unit will generate 160 PS and 253 Nm, and will be offered with either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT.
The new Hyundai Verna is expected to be launched at an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 10.50 lakh. However, to grab headlines and of course bookings, Hyundai may offer it at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh. The top-spec trim could cost up to Rs 18-19 lakh, ex-showroom.