After launching the Next Gen Hyundai Verna in both 1.6L petrol and diesel engines, Hyundai Motor India has introduced two new variants of the sedan with 1.4L New Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine.
The 1.4L petrol engine, mated to 6-speed manual transmission, has been introduced in Verna’s two variants – E (Rs 779,990) and EX (Rs 909,990) (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
New Verna is also offered in 1.6L petrol engine in both manual and automatic transmissions. The manual one is available in SX (Rs 968,990) and SX(O) (Rs 11,34,990) variants. The automatic transmission is offered in EX (Rs 10,48,990) and SX(O) (12,48,990) variants.
Thus, the 1.4L petrol engine is available for Rs 189,000 price lower than 1.6L petrol engine.
The 1.4 L Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine is offered with an output of 100PS @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 13.5Kgm @ 4000rpm. The fuel efficiency of the new variant has been further improved by 8 per cent to 19.1kmpl, claims the automaker.
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Commenting on the new engine introduction, Rakesh Srivastava, Director-Sales & Marketing, Hyundai Motor India said, “The Next Gen Verna with 1.4L Kappa Dual VTVT petrol engine is the perfect combination of performance and fuel efficiency and showcases Hyundai’s commitment to provide products based on customers aspirations."
"We are sure this addition will strengthen Verna’s popularity and offer the customers a wider option to own and experience the super sedan," added Srivastava.
Design, features, and styling wise the sedan remains the same. Dimensions wise, the car measures 4,440mm X 1,729mm X 1,475mm with a wheelbase of 2,600mm.
The Next Gen Verna’s exterior features sloping long bonnet with strong character lines, muscular dual tone bumper, rear chrome garnish, and shark fin antenna to enhance the sporty appeal of the side.
Inside, Verna comes equipped with front ventilated seats, rear curtain, seat height adjuster, smart electric sunroof, sliding front center console armrest, luggage lamp, rear seat adjustable headrest, center console storage, and eco coating technology.
From safety perspective, Next Gen Hyundai Verna has Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), 6 airbag system, front disc brakes, headlamp cornering function, impact sensing auto door unlock, ISOFIX, steering adaptive guideline, headlamp escort function, and driver power window pinch guard.
For the convenience of the driver, Verna has supervision cluster, 7.o touchscreen AVN system with IPS display, hands free smart trunk, fully automatic temperature control, voice recognition, cruise control, cluster ionizer, front & rear USB chargers, rear AC vent, rear defogger, electro-chromic mirror, and tilt steering.
Hyundai’s Auto Link helps you to stay connected with the car by providing vital information like – vehicle health check, driving information, road side assistance, driving history, eco driving, and vehicle health report.
Launched in August 2017, the Next Gen Hyundai Verna has received over 30,000 bookings and 200,000 enquiries in India and over 10,500 units of export order from global markets.