Experience the New Hyundai Verna S: Premium Sedan with Enhanced Value
Welcome to an in-depth look at the Hyundai Verna, a premium sedan known for its excellent features in its segment. Today, we are focusing on the Verna S model, which is the second base variant. This model offers a perfect blend of features and now comes with an attractive price benefit, making it even more appealing.
Pricing and Savings
The Hyundai Verna S model now offers significant savings. Compared to its previous price, customers will pay approximately ₹50,000 less. The car, which previously started at ₹11,07,000, now begins from ₹11,69,000. For the S variant specifically, the price has decreased from ₹14,81,000 to ₹14,31,000, allowing buyers to save around ₹50,000. In terms of ex-showroom price, there is a benefit of ₹42,673. The on-road price in Lucknow, including ₹27,950 worth of accessories, is ₹14,31,000. Without accessories, the on-road price is ₹14,03,000. No other discounts are included in this pricing.
Exterior Design and Features
The Hyundai Verna S model, presented here in a striking black color, boasts a stylish and dynamic exterior. The front features connected DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) and a prominent Hyundai logo in the center. Below the logo is the lower grille. The car is equipped with projector automatic headlamps, which include integrated indicator lights that blink effectively. The front also includes a comprehensive engine guard and a robust front suspension setup. The ground clearance for the Verna is approximately 165 mm. Dual wipers and washers are also present.
Moving to the side profile, even as a second base model, the S variant offers 15-inch silver finish alloy wheels. Higher variants provide 16-inch alloy wheels with a more stylish pattern. The tire profile is 185/65 R15. The front wheels have disc brakes, while the rear wheels feature normal drum brakes. The ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are electrically adjustable and foldable, matching the body color and incorporating turn indicators. Both the A and B pillars are body-colored. This variant also includes a sunroof.
The rear design is equally impressive with connected tail lights and a sporty spoiler. The car comes with a standard 3-year unlimited kilometer warranty, which can be extended. The Verna has a length of 4535 mm, a width of 1765 mm, and a height of 1475 mm. The wheelbase measures 2670 mm. The rear features a Hyundai logo, Verna badging, and a spoiler for a sporty feel. The connected backlights integrate indicators and reverse lights. Below, there are four ultrasonic parking sensors and reflectors with a diamond pattern on the bumper. The rear also includes a suspension setup and an exhaust pipe.
Boot Space and Fuel Capacity
The Hyundai Verna offers a generous boot space of 528 liters, ensuring ample room for luggage. The boot also contains a spare tire, which is a normal steel rim of 15 inches, along with a jack and toolkit. A boot light is provided for convenience. The fuel filler cap is for petrol only, as this premium sedan does not offer diesel or CNG options. The fuel tank has a capacity of 45 liters.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Stepping inside the Verna S, you are greeted by a dual-tone dashboard. The seats are upholstered in fabric, offering comfort for all passengers. The rear cabin includes AC vents and two Type-C USB charging ports, along with space to hold a phone. The car features six airbags as a standard safety measure from the basic model upwards. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is available, supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as USB and AUX connectivity. An automatic climate control system ensures a comfortable cabin temperature. This S variant also includes an electric sunroof and white LED roof lights.
The door trims are dual-tone, made of hard plastic, and feature door openers, power window controls, speakers, and bottle holders. The rear seats come with two fixed headrests and ISOFIX child seat mounts. An armrest is also offered, ensuring excellent legroom, knee room, and thigh support, consistent with the comfort expected from a sedan. The headroom is also ample.
The driver’s side features power window controls for all four windows, central locking buttons, and ORVM adjustment controls. The manual transmission comes with ABC pedals and a dead pedal. Levers for opening the fuel lid and boot are also located here. Other driver-focused controls include an idle start-stop button, traction control switch, and headlamp adjustment. The key is a flip-style remote central locking key with lock, unlock, and boot unlock buttons.
The fully digital instrument cluster displays information such as TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), driving information, cluster light settings, and reset options. It shows speed, RPM, temperature, fuel gauge, outside temperature, audio, trip details, and range. The two-spoke steering wheel features Hyundai’s logo, mode controls, telephonic and infotainment controls on the left, and MID controls and cruise control on the right. The steering is adjustable for both tilt and telescopic positions. Automatic headlamps are provided, while the wipers are manual.
The central console houses the automatic climate control display, with dedicated buttons for fan speed and temperature. A unique feature allows switching the display between infotainment controls and climate control settings. Below, there’s a 12V charging outlet, Type-A and Type-C USB ports, and space for a phone. The car has a six-speed manual transmission, two glass holders, a manual handbrake, and an armrest with storage. The cooled glove box helps keep items cool. The IRVM is manually adjustable, and a mic is present. A vanity mirror is in the passenger sun visor, and a ticket holder is on the driver’s side.
Engine Performance
The Hyundai Verna S model is powered by a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, non-turbo petrol engine. A turbo petrol option is also available in other variants. This 1.5-liter petrol engine produces 113 BHP (Brake Horsepower) of power and approximately 143-144 Nm (Newton-meters) of torque. This engine delivers a mileage of around 17-18 kilometers per liter, depending on driving style. As mentioned, there are no diesel or CNG engine options; only petrol is available. The bonnet is robust, contributing to the car’s five-star safety rating.
Safety First
The Verna S prioritizes safety with a comprehensive suite of features. It includes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), six airbags, reverse parking sensors (camera is an accessory), speed alert system, seat belt warnings, engine immobilizer, crash sensors, traction control, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). These features ensure a safe and secure driving experience.
Competition
The Hyundai Verna competes in the premium sedan segment with rivals like the Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus. However, the Verna stands out with its excellent road presence, Hyundai’s renowned reliability, and a perfect set of features.
Financing Options
For customers looking to finance their Hyundai Verna S, here’s an example: If the on-road price is ₹14,03,000 and you make a down payment of ₹43,000, financing ₹10,00,000 for 3 years would result in an EMI of ₹31,846. If the financing period is extended to 5 years, the EMI would be ₹20,807.
Conclusion
The Hyundai Verna S model offers an impressive package of premium features, a stylish design, a refined petrol engine, and advanced safety technologies, all now available with enhanced value. It’s a compelling choice in the premium sedan category.
