Hyundai Verna: price, features, variants, powertrain and rival details explained

The New Hyundai Verna is now available in four trims and two petrol engine options.

Hyundai has just launched the new Verna with prices starting at Rs 10.90 lakh and going up to Rs 17.38 lakh. The Verna features new powertrain options and comes with an updated list of safety and luxury features. All variants come with six airbags and ABS as standard.

New 2023 Hyundai Verna variant breakdown 

There are two powertrain options available – a 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. The NA gets a 6-speed manual and CVT gearbox options, while the turbo-petrol can be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT.

The all-new Verna comes with four trim options – EX, S, SX, and SX (O). The EX and S trims are only available with the 1.5-litre NA engine. The SX and SX(O) trims are available with both engines, however, while the NA engines only get a CVT automatic, the turbo-petrol gets both MT and DCT options.

Here’s a closer look at all the specs and features of all trims. 

2023 Hyundai Verna EX 

Powertrain options: 1.5-litre petrol MT (Rs 10.90 lakh)

• 6 airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain) 
• ABS with EBD
• Reverse parking sensor
• Automatic headlamps
• Impact-sensing door unlock 
• Rear defogger with timer 
• ISOFIX
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Projector headlamps 
• USB type-C ports (1 front and 2 rear)
• Electrically adjustable wing mirrors

2023 Hyundai Verna S

Powertrain options: 1.5-litre petrol MT (Rs 11.96 lakh)

In addition to the EX 

• Hill-start assist control
• Electronic Stability Control 
• Vehicle Stability Management 
• Tyre pressure monitoring system 
• Horizon LED positioning lamp and Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
• Parametric connected LED tail-light 
• R15 alloys
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system 
• Digital cluster with colour multi-information display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Voice recognition 
• Front and rear speakers 
• Bluetooth connectivity 
• Steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth controls 
• Idle stop and go 
• Climate control 
• Rear AC vents 
• Cooled glovebox
• Telescopic steering 
• Cruise control

2023 Hyundai Verna SX

Powertrain options: 1.5-litre petrol MT/CVT (Rs 11.96 lakh-12.99 lakh); 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol MT/DCT (Rs 14.84 lakh-16.08 lakh)

In addition to the S 

• Front parking sensors 
• Rear parking camera with guidelines 
• Engine control module with telematic switches (Turbo only)
• Smart Key 
• LED headlamps 
• Cornering lamps 
• R16 diamond cut alloys (MPi) 
• R16 Black alloys (Turbo)
• Front red brake calipers (Turbo)
• Sporty black interiors (Turbo)
• Soft Touch Finish (Turbo) 
• Leatherette wrapped steering and gear knob
• Paddle shifters (CVT & DCT)
• Wireless phone charger 
• Driving Rear View Monitor

2023 Hyundai Verna SX(O)

Powertrain options: 1.5-litre petrol MT/CVT (Rs 14.66 lakh-16.20 lakh); 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol MT/DCT (Rs 15.99 lakh-17.38 lakh)

In addition to the SX

• Rear Disc Brakes (DCT only)
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) only in the CVT and turbo petrol
• Hyundai Bluelink
• 10.25-inch infotainment screen 
• 8-speaker Bose system
• Leatherette seats
• Front ventilated and heated seats
• Powered driver seat
• Smart trunk

2023 Hyundai Verna rivals 

The all-new Hyundai Verna faces stiff competition in the sedan segment that is gaining popularity again. The Honda City is the segment leader with the VW Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz following closely. Through the years, the Verna has been a great rival to the Honda City and we can expect this battle to heat up once again. None of these cars are available with a diesel powertrain, which might put off some buyers. However, if fuel economy is what you’re seeking, the Honda City is offered in a hybrid with a claimed fuel efficiency of 27kpl.