Hyundai Verna 2017-2020

It's only a year since Hyundai launched new Verna in the Indian market (August 2017) and although the launch of the facelift is still some time away (H2-2020), the company has already started working on it. Along with the changes in soft body elements (sheet metal, grill, bumpers etc.), the facelift Verna is speculated to feature a brand new 1.5-liter diesel engine which will replace the current 1.6-liter oil-burner. This will be done primarily to comply with the BS-VI emission norms which will be effective from April 1, 2020. Besides being cleaner, the new engine is expected to be more fuel-efficient (owing to its reduced capacity) but it may also down on the output. A new 1.5-liter petrol engine is also on the cards and though details are still sketchy for now, one thing is certain that it’ll integrate a hybrid motor system for higher efficiency and cleaner emissions. The facelift version is also expected to feature high on the connectivity and Telematics; will be a focus area for all the future developments, according to the company. Just so you know, the current generation Hyundai Verna is priced in Indian market at Rs 7.90- 13.0 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is available in both petrol and diesel versions. Further, Hyundai has provided the convenience of automatic in both fuel variants and Verna compete against the likes of Honda City and Maruti Ciaz among others.