The front facet of the 2023 Hyundai Verna will invite polarizing opinions. It comes with a wide parametric grille with vertically split headlamps. Also, there's a wide lightbar performing duties of LED DRLs.
The sloping roofline on the Verna accentuates the sportiness. The tail lamps are connected to each other, and the saloon also sits rather close to the ground, in comparison to its German rivals.
Connected tail lamps on the new-gen Hyundai Verna are very appealing. They add drama to the rear fascia, making it look distinctive.
The all-new Hyundai Verna gets a very appealing silhouette with a fastback-like rear. The Verna will retail gets a performance-spec Turbo trim.
The best-in-class wheelbase of 2,670 mm adds space on the inside. Also, the Verna now comes with 6 airbags as standard affair across the range.
The Verna now gets a modern-looking dashboard with soft-touch treatment. Also, it comes with a panoramic console that comes with two 10.25-inch screens - one for the instrument cluster and one for the touchscreen infotainment unit.
The rear bench on the new-gen Verna is spacious to accommodate three. After all, the Verna gets the longest wheelbase in its segment, and it is also the widest car in the space. Moreover, the Verna gets blinds for windows and rear windscreens, along with rear AC vents and charging ports.
The Verna now gets two engine choices. First, there is a 1.5L NA petrol puts out 115 PS and 140 Nm, while it delivers 19.60 kmpl with the IVT and 18.60 kmpl with the 6-speed MT. The 1.5L turbo-petrol motor develops 160 PS against 253 Nm, which returns 20.60 kmpl with the 7-speed DCT and 20.00 kmpl with the 6-speed MT.
The boot volume of 528 litres is the best in class, and it can easily accommodate a couple of full-size strollers. The opening, however, is slightly small because of the sloping roof line.
The saloon now comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. However, we think that 17-inchers would've made for a better proposition, aesthetically.