This is a candy time for people who were eyeing a perfect sedan as per their requirements. What is more to ask apart from having tons of options to choose from? This is exactly what the industry is witnessing at this time. From the newly launched facelift Honda City 2023 to the Volkswagen Virtus. In compact sedans, you have Hyundai Aura to the Maruti Dzire. On top of this, the 2023 Hyundai Verna Facelift is also coming to get a share of this pie with the 2023 facelift.
Let's jump straight first to the quick recap and then the expected pricing.
Hyundai Verna Engine Options
| Specifications | 1.5-litre petrol engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine |
| Power | 115PS | 160PS |
| Torque | 144Nm | 253Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, CVT | 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT |
The diesel as expected is gone for good. New Verna will be available in 2 powertrain options. A naturally aspirated 1.5 litre engine and a turbocharged petrol unit. The latter replaces the 1.0-litre turbo petrol which now makes it the most powerful sedan in its segment.
Also. Read- 2023 Honda City Facelift Launched At Rs.11.49 Lakh; ADAS And More
Features: First In Segment
In terms of features, the new Verna will come with a single-pane display for the 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and digitized instrument cluster. It will be the first in its segment to offer both heated and ventilated front seats along with a switchable console for climate and infotainment controls. Other features on the Hyundai Verna 2023 include ADAS, a Bose sound system, and a premium LED lighting setup with light bars on both the front and rear.
Expected Pricing
| Variant | 1.5-litre MT | 1.5-litre CVT | 1.5-litre T-GDi MT | 1.5-litre T-GDi DCT |
| EX | Rs 11.25 lakh | No | No | No |
| S | Rs 12 lakh | No | No | No |
| SX | Rs 13.5 lakh | Rs 15 lakh | Rs 15 lakh | Rs 16 lakh |
| SX(O) | Rs 15.5 lakh | Rs 17 lakh | Rs 17 lakh | Rs 18 lakh |
Starting price of the Hyundai Verna 2023 is expected to be somewhere around the 11 lakh mark. The top 1.5-litre DCT will be looking somewhere at the 18 lakh mark. However, The official pricing will be revealed on the 21st of March. Stick with us for the quick exact pricing details on the date. The bookings are already open, so you can book it straight away to skip longer waiting times, which is a pain these days.
When compared to the rival sedans. this is how it could possibly look like
| New Hyundai Verna (expected) | Honda City | Skoda Slavia | Volkswagen Virtus | Maruti Ciaz |
| Rs 11.25 lakh- 18 lakh | Rs 11.49 lakh- Rs 20.39 lakh | Rs 11.29 lakh- Rs 18.40 lakh | Rs 11.32 lakh - Rs 18.42 lakh | Rs 9.20 lakh - Rs 12.19 lakh |
VERDICT- Coming to the price bracket, the Honda City in its Hybrid Avatar is the priciest in the group. It remains the only one to be even offered in the Hybrid version. The Maruti Ciaz remains to be the most affordable, courtesy of some missing features like the sunroof and wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay. You can expect Hyundai Verna to be competitively priced as well.
