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2018 Hyundai Verna variant wise features

By Sagar

Posted on August 16, 2017

The new Hyundai Verna has been launched in India at Rs 7.99 lakh, and its time to take an in-depth look at its features.

To begin with, the new Verna has grown in size. The vehicle now measures 4,440 mm in length (65 mm longer) and 1,729 mm in width (29 mm wider). The increased length translates into 30 mm longer wheelbase at 2,600 mm. However, the height has been retained at 1,475 mm.

Body Structure

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Hyundai said that the new Verna is safer than before, thanks to the ‘Super Body Structure’ frame built out of 50% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). The body has got Hot stamping Applications ensuring Best-in-Class rigidity. The structure ensures adequate weight control, enhancing both performance and fuel efficiency.

Multiple measures have been taken to contain NVH to barely perceptible traces such as engine and transmission mount design change, implementation of tunnel insulator, extensive application of foam filler in cavity etc, said the company.

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Ride and Handling
Hyundai promises a superior ride and handling for the new Verna. The rear suspension geometry has been modified for stable and comfortable ride for rear passengers by vertical angle of rear shock absorbers and coil springs on the coupled torsion beam axle. The standard Motor-Driven Power Steering System (MDPS) has been tweaked to provide superior feedback while cornering and at high speeds. The front wheel caster angle has been modified to further enhance the steering feedback to the driver at Highway speeds.

Features
The new Verna comes in four variants – E, EX, SX, and SX (O). Below are the variant wise feature list, each higher variant carries over the lower variant’s features + more or advanced features.

1. Verna E

Manual transmission only
Dual tone Beige & Black interiors
Gear shift indicator
Steering mounted tripmeter controls
Front and rear power windows
Auto down driver power window
Manual AC
Cooled glovebox
Tilt adjustable steering
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Lane change indicator
Dual front airbags
ABS
Day and Night ORVM
ISOFix
Clutch lock

2. Verna EX

Manual and automatic transmission options
Shark fin antenna
Sunglass holder
Height adjustable driver’s seat
Sliding front centre console and armrest with storage
5.0-inch touchscreen
Front and rear speakers
Steering mounted bluetooth and audio controls
Arkamys sound
Driver power window auto up/down
Auto AC with Cluster Ionizer
Rear AC vents
Cruise Control
USB Charger (front & rear)
Reverse parking sensors
Reversing camera
Automatic headlamps
Headlamp escort function
Keyless entry (foldable key)
Speed sensing auto door lock and impact sensing auto door unlock
Rear defogger with timer
Burglar alarm

3. Verna SX

Petrol manual transmission only, diesel manual and automatic options
Projector headlamps
Cornering lamps
LED DRLs and positioning lamps
7.0-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink
Hyundai iblue (Audio remote)
Electrically folding ORVMs
Electro Chromic Mirror (ECM)
Height adjustable front seat belts
Eco Coating (AT only)

4. Verna SX (O)

Diesel manual transmission only, petrol manual and automatic options
Smart key keyless entry
Push button start/stop
Leather door trim
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
Ventilated seats
Leather seat upholstery
Adjustable rear seat headrests
Rear manual curtain
Side and Curtain airbags
Auto Link (Connected car tech)
Smart trunk
Electric sunroof

Powertrains
The new Verna gets a choice of 1.6-litre petrol and diesel units. The 1591 cc 4-cylinder petrol produces 123 PS (121 hp) @ 6400 rpm and 151 Nm of torque @ 4,850 rpm. The diesel is a 1582 cc 4-cylinder VGT, with an output of 128 PS (126 hp) @ 4000 rpm and 260 Nm of torque @ 1500 – 3000 rpm. Transmission options are 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto.

Y.K Koo, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL said, “ We are proud to announce the unveiling of the most awaited and aspirational Next Gen Verna for Indian market. The 5th generation Next Gen Verna is a true expression of a Superior Sedan crafted with perfection and excellence in Engineering. Next Gen Verna will create a disruption in the sedan segment with its benchmark features and performance for customers’ delight. Verna has a rich legacy and has strong presence in more than 66 Countries for over 8.8 Million customers across the world and 3.17 lakh units in India.”

The Next Gen Verna is a result of our numerous Product Clinics and Rigorous Product tests on various terrains in India and worldwide. Our R&D Centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad has put extreme efforts to make this a world-Class sedan for Product Supremacy and utmost customer satisfaction, he added.”

Checkout the Canadian-spec Hyundai Verna (sold as Accent) photo gallery here.