- HMIL has officially teased the new-gen Verna sedan
- Bookings open at Hyundai's official website and dealers at Rs 25,000
- To get a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre NA petrol engine with 4 transmission options
- To get a new design, features, new colour options and other upgrade
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has officially teased the upcoming new-generation of its mid-size sedan Verna. The company has now begun taking bookings for the new-gen Verna through its website and dealership network for Rs 25,000. With the new generation, the brand has ditched the diesel engine and will only offer two engine options for the 2023 Verna. A RDE-compliant and E20 fuel-ready engine will also be included.
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New-Gen Hyundai Verna - Teaser Details
The upcoming sedan's front, back, and side profiles are hinted at in the teaser. A redesigned grille and an LED lightbar that serves as the sedan's daytime running lamp give the front of the vehicle a stunning appearance. As observed in the most recent Hyundai sedan models sold on the foreign market, the car's grille reaches the bottom portion with new cuts and patterns. When viewed from the side, it has a roof that slopes out like a coupe and additional cuts and creases. The sedan has a connected LED light bar in the back, just like the most recent Hyundai models. The lightbar has a vertical line at each end and extends to the sedan's sides.
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New-Gen Hyundai Verna - Powertrain & Variants
The new gen Verna will be available with a 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol engine which is available with both a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT). Additionally, Hyundai will provide the 1.5 MPi Petrol engine, which is compatible with both the 6MT and the IVT gearbox. Each of these powertrains features eco-friendly engines that are RDE compliant and prepared for E20 gasoline.
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The upcoming Hyundai Verna will be sold in 4 trim options EX, S, SX, and SX(O). Additionally, the sedan will be available in 7 Monotone and 2 Dual tone exterior colour options including the 3 new monotone colours - Abyss Black (New), Atlas White (New), and Tellurian Brown (New & Exclusive).
Verdict: The upcoming Hyundai Verna will give a fierce competition to the other mid-size sedans available in the Indian market. Hyundai is known for filling its cars with a plethora of features and the 2023 Verna will be no exception. We can also anticipate the availability of ADAS tech in the upcoming sedan.