5-point Rundown On 2023 Hyundai Verna Ahead Of Its Launch Tomorrow

UPDATE: Hyundai India has launched the 2023 Verna in the country, with prices starting from Rs 10.9 lakh. 

Hyundai India is all set to launch the much-awaited 2023 Verna sedan tomorrow (March 21). Pre-launch bookings for the same are underway and the comprehensive update will see the sedan feature a brand-new design language, come loaded to the gills and sport petrol-only powertrain options. So, if you have your eyes set on the Korean marque’s new compact sedan, we have a quick five-point rundown of the car ahead of its market launch. 

Striking Exterior 

For its latest generation, the Verna gets a revolutionary exterior design. It features a large cascading grille at the front, flanked by a split headlamp setup. Sharp lines and creases dominate the side profile, which gets a coupe-like silhouette and rounding things off are the connected LED tail lamps with a fang-like design. To take a closer look at the sedan through leaked images, check out this report. 

Upmarket Interior 

The insides of the sedan are yet to be seen. But based on teasers, it is clear that the sedan will get a free-standing digital driver’s display that merges with the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, like in the Ioniq 5. It also gets ambient lighting that ups the premium factor and features switchable controls for the AC and infotainment. 

Onboard Features

Top features the 2023 Verna has been confirmed to get include ventilated and heated seats (the latter is segment first), Bose sound system, six airbags and ADAS features. Meanwhile it will also get steering mounted audio controls, auto headlamps, keyless entry with push button start and rear AC vents. 

Petrol-only Powertrains

The new Verna goes petrol-only with its latest generation. It will get the carmaker’s 115PS, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 160PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine options. A six-speed manual is offered as standard. While the NA petrol engine is teamed with a CVT, the turbo-petrol engine is paired with a seven-speed DCT. 

Expected Price And Rivals 

Prices of the new Hyundai Verna are expected to start from around the Rs 10 lakh mark (ex-showroom). It will rival the Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the recently launched facelifted Honda City.