The Hyundai Verna 2018 is the new generation model, which was launched last year. The demand for this sedan has been good and it has been selling well since launch. Most of the variants of the new Verna have a waiting period of 4 to 5 weeks. It is the diesel version of the car which has a higher demand. This is surprise, as the mid-size sedan segment has been shifting toward petrol power cars. An example of this is that the Honda City, which is Verna’s closest rival has 70 per cent of its sales coming form the petrol version. Quite in the opposite fashion, the Verna sees almost 60 per cent of it sales driven by the diesel version. This includes both manual and automatic variants. The Verna comes with a 1.6-litre diesel and is mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission.

This new generation Verna is built on the Elantra platform. It follows the Fluidic 2.0 design language of Hyundai. Hyundai has priced this vehicle aggressively in comparison to competition.  The lighter K2 platform has been used to develop this car. The car feels premium and is aimed at evolved buyers.The new Verna has about 50 per cent ultra high strength steel used, which adds to the light weight. The build quality of this car is also better than ever before.

The car is dimensionally different and has good space overall. There a lot of features on offer. As per Hyundai the next-generation Verna has undergone testing in different parts of the country for high speed stability, uphill drivability, cruise control and other aspects. The Hyundai Verna 2017 is a fuel efficient car too. ARAI figures suggest 17.7km/l on the petrol engine, while the diesel engine is around 24.5km/l.

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New Hyundai Verna 2018 Price in India

Model Price (on-road, New Delhi)
Petrol 1.4 E Manual ₹ 8.71 lakhs
Petrol 1.4 EX Manual ₹ 10.15 lakhs
Petrol 1.6 EX Auto ₹ 12.24 lakhs
Petrol 1.6 SX Manual ₹ 10.94 lakhs
Petrol 1.6 SX (O) Manual ₹ 13.22 lakhs
Petrol 1.6 SX (O) Auto ₹ 14.52 lakhs
Diesel E Manual ₹ 10.82 lakhs
Diesel EX Manual ₹ 12.23 lakhs
Diesel EX Auto ₹ 13.89 lakhs
Diesel SX Manual ₹ 13.54 lakhs
Diesel SX+ Auto ₹ 15.29 lakhs
Diesel SX (O) Manual ₹ 15.07 lakhs

Hyundai had launched the Verna at introductory prices. In 2018, the prices of certain variants have gone up marginally.  The Hyundai Verna 2018 is one of the best sedans in the country and is affordable too. The Verna has a lot of features and multiple engine / transmission options that every customer will identify with. Hyundai aims to tackle future completion as well, with the new Verna

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Hyundai Verna 2018 Dimensions

Hyundai Verna 2018 dimensions

Dimensions Length
Length 4440 mm
Width 1729 mm
Height 1475 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm

The dimensions of the Verna are new and are different from the outgoing model. The new Verna is longer by 30mm, and 30mm increase in wheelbase too. The new Verna is wider by 29mm. There is an increase in the cabin space as well. The ground clearance is identical. The 2017 Hyundai Verna looks bigger and a lot more proportioned than the current one. It has a more grown up look to it. The longer wheelbase makes a lot difference to the looks.

Hyundai Verna 2018 Interiors

Hyundai Verna 2018 new interior

 

The cabin now feels richer than before. The quality exudes class and sophistication. The top-of-the-lineSX (O) variant has  leather wrapped steering wheel which is soft and premium. The dashboard is somewhat similar to Elantra. A large touchscreen is in the centre and has oblong AC vents on both sides. The AC controls are placed below that. The instrument cluster gets twin dials and a driver information system. It also shows distance to empty, for the first time.

There is a 7-inch touchscreen system in higher variants  and the lower models have a 5-inch touchscreen. The 7-inch touchscreen has MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse camera and a navigation system. USB charging is available at the front and rear. The top model comes with six airbags. The boot also has hands-free opening option. There are rear AC vents and 12V charging charging socket also. There is a rear manual blind available as well.

Hyundai Verna 2018 new rear seat

 

The Verna 2018 offers a lot of space at the front and adequate space at the rear. Though not the most spacious it is quite comfortable. The side and back support is also good enough. Tall passengers will also not have any problems. At the same time, there is sufficient knee room and just enough head room. However, three people will find it a bit of squeeze. The width is slightly lesser than expected. The boot on the Hyundai Verna 2018 is quite big.

New Hyundai Verna 2018 Design

Hyundai Verna 2018 front three quarter_batch

The New Verna 2018 is underpinned by the k2 platform. Though light, this platform is pretty strong. Stronger than the outgoing model. It has ultra high strength steel used in almost 50% of the car. The new platform is longer and wider than the earlier one. The design is based on the Fluidic 2.0 architecture. The New Xcent, Grand i10 and Creta also use this design language.

Hyundai Verna 2018 front_batch

Front

A new grille looks is large and prominent. It looks more evolved. The sleek headless have chrome highlights. There are projector headlamps with LED DRLs too. It makes the car look attractive. The fog lamps get chrome surrounds and stylish bumpers.

Hyundai Verna 2018 side_batch

Side

The Hyundai Verna 2018 has sporty looks when viewed form the side. The design is inspired from a coupe and hence very stylis. The silhouette has clean lines flowing across. The mid models get 15-inch steel/alloy wheels and the higher ones are fitted with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. There are chrome door handles in the top variant.

Hyundai Verna 2018 rear

Rear

The The rear of the Hyundai Verna 2018 is identical to the Elantra. The rear bumper gets dual tone shade

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Hyundai Verna 2018 Variants

E Variant

Engines

  • 1.4 petrol manual
  • 1.6 diesel manual

Exterior

  • Halogen lamps
  • Body coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles
  • Dual tone rear bumper
  • Turn indicator on mirrors

Interiors

  • Black and Beige interiors
  • Passenger Seat Back Pocket
  • Front adjustable headrests
  • Integrated rear headrests
  • All Power Windows
  • Manual AC
  • Glovebox cooling

Safety

  • Clutch Locking
  • Dual Airbags
  • ABS
  • Immobiliser
  • Dual Horn
  • ISOFIX

EX Variant

Engines

  • 1.4 petrol manual
  • 1.6 petrol auto
  • 1.6 diesel manual/auto

Exterior

  • 15″ Alloy wheels (auto)
  • Shark Fin

Interiors

  • Sunglass Holder
  • Front Armrest
  • 5.0-inch touchscreen
  • 4 Speakers
  • Bluetooth
  • Steering Mounted Controls
  • Rear AC vents
  • USB Charging (Front and Rear)
  • Climate control
  • Cruise Control

Safety

  • Reverse sensors
  • Reverse camera
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Speed Sensing door lock
  • Foldable Key
  • Burglar Alarm

SX

Engines

  • 1.6 petrol manual
  • 1.6 diesel manual/auto

Exterior

  • Projector headlamps
  • Cornering lamps
  • LED DRLs
  • LED tail lamps
  • 16″ Diamond Alloy Wheels

Interiors

  • 7.0 Touchscreen
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Hyundai iBlue
  • 2 Tweeters
  • Electric Sunroof (Auto only)
  • Electric folding mirror
  • Rear Manual Certain (auto only)

Safety

  • Electrochromic inside mirror
  • Driver seat height adjustment

SX (O)

Engines

  • 1.6 petrol manual/auto
  • 1.6 diesel manual

Exterior

  • Chrome door handles

Interior

  • Leather upholstery
  • Rear seat headrests
  • Auto link – Car Connect
  • Ventilated seats
  • Smart Trunk

Safety

  • Side and Curtain airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Push start and stop button

 

Hyundai Verna 2018 Specifications

Variant Maximum Power Maximum Torque Transmission
1.4-litre Petrol 99bhp 132Nm 6-speed manual
1.6-litre Petrol 121bhp 155Nm 6-speed manual/6-speed auto
1.6-litre Diesel 126bhp 260Nm 6-speed manual/6-speed auto

New Hyundai Verna 2017 rear

Hyundai has introduced the 1.4-litre petrol engine as well, on the base variants. This has helped them to price the car well. The 1.6-litre petrol comes in higher variants, also with an automatic. The 1.6-litre diesel engine is also on offer. It offers similar torque with certain tweaks. Both the engines have been tuned for better performance, be it in city or even on the highway. This makes the Hyundai Verna a very good buy.

Hyundai Verna 2017 engine

The petrol and diesel engines have good performance. The diesel is the one which feels the best. The clutch is quite light and gear shifts are smooth. There is more than sufficient torque in this engine and the Verna its a smile on the face. The automatic is for sure more comfortable option, especially for city driving. But for spirited driving its the manual you should opt for.

The petrol has 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic. The petrol 1.4 offers 99bhp of power, whereas the 1.6 has 121bhp. The diesel churns out 126bhp of power. The steering geometry is also revised and now feels much better to drive. The steering is very responsive.

New Hyundai Verna 2018 Mileage

Engine City Highway Claimed
Petrol 1.4 Manual 12 km/l 16 km/l NA
Petrol 1.6 Manual 11 km/l 15 km/l 17.4 km/l
Petrol 1.6 Auto 10 km/l 14.5 km/l 17.1 km/l
Diesel Manual 16 km/l 19 km/l 24.8 km/l
Diesel Auto 15.5 km/l 19.5 km/l 23.9 km/l

There isn’t a major increase in the mileage of this new car. Hyundai is now offering distance to empty and mileage indicator on the driver information system. This is a welcome addition.

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Hyundai Verna 2017 new sunroof
Sunroof

New Hyundai Verna 2018 Colour options

New Hyundai Verna comes in 7 colour options

  • Phantom Black
  • Sleek Silver
  • Fiery Red
  • Stardust
  • Flame orange
  • Polar White
  • Siena Brown

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New Hyundai Verna 2018 Competition

The Honda City and the Maruti Ciaz are the two major competitors of the Hyundai iVerna 2018. The company is looking at scooping out a large market share form these two sedans. The other competitors include Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid and Fiat Linea. The only advantage that the Vento and Rapid have is of a dual-clutch auto transmission. The Verna though does not offer a dual-clutch system, it offers better reliability. Hyundai is a better known and preferred brand over the other two. This will help Hyundai to add a new set of buyers and loyalists as well.

New Hyundai Verna 2017 side

New Hyundai Verna 2018 Images

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