The All-New 2023 Hyundai Verna: Love it or Hate it, but You Cannot Ignore it!

The All-New 2023 Hyundai Verna: Love it or Hate it, but You Cannot Ignore it!

The new-generation Hyundai Verna 2023 is as distinct as ever. It is bolder, sharper, and more powerful owing to a new engine, and in typical Hyundai form, it is packed with technology and functions.

EXTERIOR

The new generation Verna’s design is a radical departure from the previous model and is obviously divisive: you either love it or loathe it, but you cannot ignore it. The all-new Hyundai VERNA now has 1st in Segment – Horizon LED positioning Lights & DRLs that span the width of the car, making a striking and ultramodern statement. In addition, the Parametric Connected LED

 tail lights lend a sparkling touch to the creative rear appearance of the all-new Hyundai VERNA, which exudes a high-tech and upmarket aura. Coupled with the bigger and more streamlined parametric Grill, the new Verna is wider than its predecessor, resulting in more inside space. The 16-inch wheels have a sleek design, while the 1.5 turbo models have blacked-out alloy wheels with red brake calibres for the front discs. The most notable feature is that the Turbo model has a rear disc brake, a segment first. The segment-leading wheelbase of 2670 millimetres is particularly notable. It also attracts buyers with a segment-leading 528-litre trunk capacity. The boot is also simple to access, with a low loading lip and a spacious interior. While the appearance is as striking as it gets, the inside features many modern touches; the dashboard has been totally overhauled, proving that Hyundai’s boast about the Verna being futuristic and contemporary is accurate.

INTERIOR LAYOUT AND FEATURES

As the centre console is tilted towards the driver, it is somewhat more convenient. With the segment’s greatest acoustic experience – the Bose Premium Sound 8-Speaker system – the all-new Hyundai VERNA will make every drive more enjoyable than the last. The fully integrated 26.03 cm (10.25″) HD Audio video navigation system & Digital cluster with colour TFT MID of the all-new Hyundai VERNA provide an immersive in-cabin experience, while improving the high-tech and contemporary appeal of this sedan. Nevertheless, the Verna lacks the wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto features. Also, the brand-new Hyundai VERNA offers the segment’s first switchable-type infotainment system and temperature controller. The HVAC  controls and the media controls are haptic switches, so at the press of a button it goes to media and at the touch of a button it switches back to HVAC, which is a nice feature. The fan speed and everything else still have real knobs, which is also a convenient feature.

One receives a USB port, a type C port, and a wireless charger at the bottom. One could hardly overlook the electric sunroof, ventilated seats, and segment-first heated functions. The driver’s seat is electrically adjustable with the exception of the height adjustment, which is manual. In terms of upholstery, the normally aspirated or non-turbo version has a two-tone colour scheme that appears upscale, but the turbo version has a mix of red and black. In addition, Hyundai has upgraded the basic model’s digital instrument cluster, two-spoke steering wheel with media and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Level 2 controls, and six airbags. Listed below are the ADAS Level 2 features that the new Verna offers:

• Leading Vehicle Departure (LVD)
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist— Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
• Blind Spot Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Blind Spot Collision Warning (BSW)
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Car (FCA- Car)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Cycle (FCA- Cyl)
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Pedestrian (FCA- Ped)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
• Rear Cross- Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Rear Cross- Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)

The most significant difference between the fifth generation Verna and its predecessor is, of course, the increased space provided by the longer wheelbase. There is enough leg room as well as knee room, which was lacking in the previous model.

Much more shoulder space has been added compared to the previous model. Even the back passenger’s headroom has been increased. The rear AC vents include two extra type C outlets, as well as a sunshade (manual) for the back window and an armrest in the middle. Overall, a significant improvement over the previous verna in terms of ergonomics and desirable contemporary features.

ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE

The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine is a tried-and-true unit, and it comes as no surprise that it gives a nice smooth drivetrain as well as a creamy, easy delivery when paired with a CVT. The power delivery for both manual and CVT transmissions is so linear that there is no room for complaint. This engine also features Eco, Normal, and Sport drive modes, and sure, the changes are evident, especially in Sport mode. The CVT is now equipped with paddle shifters and is an eight-step CVT, which means it simulates gear shifts and is also fairly quick. The normally aspirated engine is somewhat less fuel efficient than the turbo engine. Hence, you may anticipate 19.6 km/l with the CVT, which is the lauded number, and 18.6 km/l with the manual version of same engine. Thus, not the most remarkable results, and of course, in real-world situations, these numbers will be even lower, which makes you regret the diesel engine, which was previously a major component of the Verna line-up. This engine is, as predicted, compatible with E20 gasoline and consistent with forthcoming RTO standards.

The new 1.5-liter Turbo engine, on the other hand, is a well-tuned beast just ready to be released. The quickness and aerodynamic design produce a very exhilarating driving experience. The 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 160 horsepower is now paired with a 7-speed DCT, providing the ease of an automatic transmission without sacrificing performance. It accelerates from 0 to 100 miles per hour in under 8.1 seconds. Hyundai also promises a greater fuel efficiency than the normally aspirated engine, 20 kmpl for the manual transmission and 20.6 kmpl for the DCT. What’s more, the brakes are rather strong; the front and rear disc brakes on the turbo-petrol automatic ensure that stopping power is quite good.

VERDICT

Comparable to the Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia, the beginning pricing range for the brand-new Verna begins at 10, 9 lakh rupees and rises to 17, 38 lakh rupees. The appearance of the fifth generation Verna may thus be divisive, but the vehicle as a whole is extremely potent: it not only looks ferocious, but drives even more ferociously.