Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has launched the updated Hyundai Verna in India at a starting price of Rs 10.98 lakh. It comes with more than 25 upgrades across design, technology, comfort and safety, the company said. The Verna will be available with two petrol engine options.
The first is a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an intelligent variable transmission (IVT). The second is a 1.5-litre turbocharged GDi petrol engine offered with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The turbo engine produces 160 PS of power and 253 Nm of torque, making it one of the most powerful offerings in the segment. The sedan also gets features such as paddle shifters, selectable drive modes and idle stop-and-go technology.
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The new Verna will be offered in six monotone colours and one dual-tone option. Two new shades, Classy Blue and Titan Grey Matte, have been added to the palette.
The refreshed Verna features a redesigned exterior with a black chrome radiator grille, dual LED projector headlamps and revised front and rear bumpers. It also gets new R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Hyundai said the sedan continues to be among the most spacious in its segment, offering a length of 4,565 mm, a wheelbase of 2,670 mm and a width of 1,765 mm, which the company claims helps deliver superior cabin space and comfort.
Inside, the sedan receives a range of upgrades aimed at improving comfort and convenience. These include a D-cut steering wheel, leatherette seat upholstery and electrically adjustable front seats.
The driver's seat offers eight-way electric adjustment with memory and a welcome retract function, while the passenger seat comes with a four-way electric adjustment and an electric walk-in device.
The car also features a rear window sunshade, a smart trunk and a 528-litre boot capacity.
The new Verna comes equipped with dual 10.25-inch integrated displays for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, among the largest in the segment.
Other technology highlights include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless smartphone charging, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof and Hyundai's Bluelink connected car technology with over 70 connected features and more than 350 voice commands.
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The sedan also introduces a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system and a switchable infotainment and automatic climate controller interface.
Hyundai has also expanded the car's safety suite, with more than 75 safety features and 35 standard safety functions.
The sedan now includes Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with 20 features. It also introduces seven airbags, including a centre side airbag, along with a dashcam, rain-sensing wipers and a surround-view monitor.
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