Hyundai Verna fluidic Priced at Rs 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the automatic Verna costs Rs 70,000 over the manual version. The Verna’s 1582cc common-rail turbo-diesel churns out 126bhp and 26.50kgm of torque efficiently to the power-sapping converter. Since it’s a four-speed, the gear ratios are tall and widely spaced,
The car is much quicker than it feels. It goes from 0-60kph in 5.20sec, which is only 0.7sec slower than the manual, and it touches 100kph in just 11.19sec, as compared to 10.54sec taken by the manual. The Verna is pretty good in terms of driveability. It takes 6.48sec to go from 20-80kph and 9.20sec for 40-100kph, which is actually much faster than its main rival, the petrol-powered Honda City auto
However, it feels a little unsettled thanks to the soft spring and hard damper settings on the car. At high speeds, the car bobs around on large dips and driving on an uneven road can be a little unsettling. The SX version comes equipped with ABS and four-wheel disc brakes. The pedal feels decent and the brakes bite well but they tend to fade after hard use. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Verna manages 11.5kpl and 15.3kpl in the city and highway respectively. In the city, the Verna’s mileage is 2kpl less than that of the manual
Price Range (in lakhs)* | |
Ex-showroom Price | Rs 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
ENGINE | |
Fuel | Diesel |
Installation | Front, transverse |
Bore/stroke | 77.2/84.5mm |
Compression ratio | 17.3:1 |
Valve gear | 4 valves per cyl, DOHC |
Power | 126bhp at 4000rpm |
Torque | 26.5kgm at 1900rpm |
Power to weight | 104.91bhp per tonne |
Transmission | |
Type | Front-wheel drive |
Gearbox | 4-speed auto |
Chassis & Body | |
Length | 4370mm |
Width | 1475mm |
Height | 1700mm |
Wheel Base | 2570mm |
Boot Volume | 465 litres |
Ground Clearance | |
Construction | Monocoque |
Weight | 1201kg |
Wheels | Alloy |
Tyres | 195/55-R16 |
Spare | Full size |
Suspension | |
Front | Independent, MacPherson struts |
Rear | Non-independent, coupled torision beam, coil springs |
Steering | |
Type Power | Rack and pinion, power -assisted |
Type of power assist | Electric |
Brakes | |
Front | Ventilated discs |
Rear | Solid discs |
Anti-lock | Yes |
Acceleration | |
0-60 | 5.20 |
0-100 | 11.19 |
0-120 | 15.46 |
0-140 | 21.21 |
0-160 | 32.64 |
Acceleration in Gear | |
20-80kph in kickdown | 6.48s |
40-100kph in kickdown | 9.20s |
Braking | |
Economy | |
City | 11.5kpl |
Highway | 15.3kpl |
Tank size | 43 litres |
Hyundai Verna is trendy car for all those who are searching for something that would offer the perfect blend of comfort and design. The beautiful sedan car has all the right features to set the road blazing.
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