Hyundai’s New Verna Launched; A Familiar Face in the Mid-Size Sedan Segment

Hyundai Motor India Limited has launched the refreshed Hyundai Verna, aiming to dominate in the mid-size sedan segment.

Priced from ₹10.98 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated Verna arrives with over 25 enhancements across design, technology, safety, and comfort.

The latest facelift finally introduced Level 2 ADAS, keeping the competition in mind.

Performance

Under the hood, the Verna continues with two petrol engine options:

1.5-litre MPi Petrol

• Power: 113 hp
• Transmission: 6-speed Manual / IVT

1.5-litre Turbo GDi Petrol

• Power: 157 hp
• Torque: 253 Nm
• Transmission: 6-speed Manual / 7-speed DCT

 Additional performance features include:

• Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
• Paddle Shifters
• Idle Stop & Go (ISG)

Exterior with Character

The new Verna adopts a more aggressive design language with a bold and modern stance. The company upgraded the sedan with a black chrome radiator grille, new dual LED projector headlamps, redesigned front and rear bumpers, and R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels.

With a length of 4,565 mm, wheelbase of 2,670 mm, and width of 1,765 mm, the Verna remains one of the widest sedans in its segment.

Premium and Feature-Rich Interior

On the inside, the Verna gets a significantly enhanced cabin designed to feel more premium and driver-focused.

Key highlights include:

• Dual 10.25-inch integrated displays (infotainment +digital cluster)
• D-Cut steering wheel
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• 8-way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory
• 4-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
• Passenger seat electric walk-in device (segment-first)
• Rear window sunshade (segment-first)
• Bose 8-speaker premium sound system
• Switchable infotainment and climate control panel
• Front ventilated seats
• Smart trunk with 528-litre boot capacity

Connectivity and Technology

The sedan comes equipped with Hyundai Bluelink connected technology, offering over 70 connected features.

Technology highlights include:

• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Surround View Monitor
• Blind Spot View Monitor
• 350+ voice commands
• Multi-language user interface
• Remote lighting controls and vehicle tracking

These additions aim to deliver a more intuitive and connected driving experience.

Advanced Safety Package

Safety remains a major focus for the new Verna, which now offers over 75 advanced safety features.

Key highlights include:

• Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS (20 functions)
• Segment-first 7 airbags, including center airbag
• Built-in dashcam
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• ESC with Vehicle Stability
• Hill Start Assist

 The Sedan also gets six airbags as standard across variants, along with ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Competitive Pricing

Powertrain	Transmission			Variants
		HX2	HX4	HX6	HX6+	HX8	HX10
1.5 L Mpi Petrol	6 MT	10,98,400	12,25,400	13,19,400	13,81,400	14,88,400	–
	IVT	–	–	14,40,400	15,02,400	16,09,400	17,15,400
1.5 L Turbo GDi Petrol	6MT	–	–	–	–	16,28,400	–
	7 DCT					17,62,400	18,25,400