Hyundai started the trend of the connected car technology first with the Venue and then continuing to the newer models. Hyundai calls it the BlueLink technology and the same will be seen on the 2020 Hyundai Verna.
The upcoming mid-size sedan will be the first to get BlueLink (connected car) technology among its segment and gets over 30+ features. The sedan competes with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Honda City, Toyota Yaris, Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento.
The BlueLink technology offers Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Status Information, Vehicle Alerts, Notifications via SmartWatch and Engine Start/Stop and Climate Control. The latter two options are reserved for the automatic trims only.
The technology can be accessed via simply saying, "Hello BlueLink" and features like 'calling, weather check, time & date, tracking live cricket scores and lastly media and map control can be operated. BlueLink also supports smart watch application for Wear OS by Google, watch OS by Apple and Tizen OS for Samsung Galaxy watches.
Advanced Features of BlueLink Technology
Commenting on the connectivity solutions offered on the Spirited New VERNA, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director ⬜ Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said ⬓Hyundai is a smart mobility leader offering the most advanced connectivity solutions while striving for sheer excellence.
With the Spirited New VERNA, we aim to elevate customer experience and convenience by offering Advanced Blue Link Connectivity Solutions. ⬜Hello Blue Link⬢ ⬜ a wake-up word, makes it more convenient for customers to activate voice recognition service. Enabling customers to be more in sync with their cars via Smart watch Integrated Blue Link app, the Spirited New VERNA personifies Futuristic Technology. With continuous innovation, Hyundai aims to provide customers with Intelligent Features and Power Packed Performance.⬝
Sharing more details on the next-gen Hyundai Verna then both the exteriors and interiors will get a revamped design. Under the hood too, the car will get updated BS6 compliant engines sourced from Kia Seltos. Also, we can also expect a turbo petrol engine which is seen in the 2020 Hyundai Creta. We expect the next-gen Verna to be launched by later this month.