Hyundai had recently launched the Verna GL variant in the country. The newer version of Hyundai Verna GL is stated to be powered by a 1.4 litre VTVT engine that generates a max power output of about 105 Bhp with a top torque of about 138 Nm. Whereas, the Diesel variant gets a 1.4 litre CRDI power-train that produces a maximum power of about 89 Bhp with 224 Nm of peak torque. The engine in the Petrol as well as the Diesel variants are mated to a five speed manual gearbox and six speed transmission respectively.
The newer version of Verna sports two-piece bezel design headlamps with freshly added LED positioning lamps that provide maximum luminance during nighttime driving. The sedan sports fine fog lamps that blends with the wide and bold grill. The flowing design of the bonnet showcases the powerful machine under the hood. The rear combination lamps at the rear leaves a light trail for better visibility to following traffic.
The Korean car-maker has discontinued six of Verna’s variants which include three petrol and three diesel trims, to make way for the newer Verna GL. Hyundai Verna GL is loaded with standard features like keyless entry, a 2 Din Audio system, electric power-steering with tilt function, electrically adjustable outside rear view mirror, and manual air conditioner. The GL trim has been introduced as a replacement to the basic 1.4 litre Petrol and Diesel variants of Verna. The Petrol version of Verna GL variant is priced at Rs 7.17 lakh, whereas the diesel version is tagged at Rs 8.35 lakh (ex-showroom price).
News has been doing rounds that the internationally launched Solaris may be launched as the new Verna in India sometime next year. The international version is powered by the existing 1.4 Liter and 1.6 Liter petrol engines. The 1.6 Liter variant is also available in automatic transmission apart from the regular five-speed manual transmission.
