KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Segment-first Integrated Air Purifier and Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated seats and sunroof available from mid to top variants
- Misses out on 360-degree camera, blind view monitor, and wireless smartphone connectivity in top trims
The Hyundai Verna has long been a popular sedan in its segment. However, the sedan segment is slowly going down, but there are a few that still rule the roads. The Hyundai Verna is one of them. It is available at a starting price of Rs 11.07 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 17.58 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top spec SX(O). While this sedan rivals the Volkswagen Virtus and the Honda City. In this article, we'll discuss the key features that the Hyundai Verna offers. However, before getting into the details, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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1. 10.25-inch Infotainment screen
The Hyundai Verna comes equipped with a 10.25-inch infotainment system along with wireless connectivity. These infotainment systems have become a neccesity with the chaging trends.
Variants Available
The Hyundai Verna offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment from the S variant onwards. While the SX(O), SX Turbo and the SX(O) Turbo get a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment along with Hyundai's Bluelink connected car tech.
Competitors with the same feature
- The Honda City offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment from the V variant onwards, but the SV variant misses out on smartphone connectivity.
- Volkswagen Virtus offers a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment from the Comfortline 1.0-litre options. However, it gets a 10.5-inch infotainment system along with wireless connectivity, right from the GT variant.
2. Ventilated Seats
Ventilated seats are a very useful feature these days, especially in a country like India, where the mercury touches the 50 mark easily. Ventilated seats circulate the air between you and your seats to avoid sweating and reduce fatigue during hot summers.
Variants Available
The Hyundai Verna offers front ventilated seats in the SX(O) and SX(O) Turbo variants only.
Competitors with the same feature
- The Honda City misses out on ventilated seats. Just like its sibling, the City also does not offer ventilated seats.
- The Volkswagen Virtus offers ventilated seats in the Topline, GT Plus and GT Plus Edge variants.
3. Sunroof
A sunroof is one of the most loved features in India in a car. However, it can change the overall experience of the cabin. A sunroof can make the cabin feel brighter and roomier for that matter. Unfortunately, no car in this segment offers a panoramic sunroof, but only comes with a single pane sunroof.
Variants Available
The Hyundai Verna offers a single pane sunroof from the second variant, the S itself. While S, SX and SX(O) Turbo get a single pane electric sunroof and rest remaining variants get a voice-enabled sunroof.
Competitors with the same features
- The Honda City offers a single pane sunroof in VX and ZX trims.
- On the other hand, the Volkswagen Virtus also offers a single pane sunroof but only with Topline, GT Plus and GT Edge trims.
4. Integrated Air Purifier
Integrated Air Purifier is an in-built feature in a car's HVAC system, which helps to filter and purify the cabin air. It removes harmful pollutants and alergens that too PM 2.5 and PM 10. Kia Seltos was the first mass market car to introduce Air Purifier.
Variants Available
The Hyundai Verna offers an Integrated Air purifier with the SX(O), SX Turbo and SX(O) Turbo variants.
Competitors with the same feature
- No other car in the segment offers an Integrated Air purifier.
5. ADAS
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is a suite of features designed to enhance the driving and parking of the vehicle. The ADAS suite has also become very popular these days. Meanwhile, the cheapest car to have ADAS is the Honda Amaze. However, the Hyundai Verna offers a Level 2 ADAS suite.
Variants Available
The Hyundai Verna offers ADAS features in the SX(O) variant, but only with the IVT transmission option. Apart from this, the SX(O) Turbo variant also features Level 2 ADAS.
Competitors with same feature
- The Volkswagen Virtus lacks ADAS features.
- The Honda City offers a Level 2 ADAS suite from the V variant onwards.
Other Notable Features
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Type C charging ports
- Bose 8-speaker system
- Tilt and Telescopic adjustments for the steering wheel
Features That Hyundai Verna Misses Out
- 360-degree camera
- Blind view monitor
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in top variants
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Co-driver powered seat
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Verdict
The Hyundai Verna stands tall in the fading sedan segment with a premium feature set and modern tech. While it misses out on a few practical features, it makes up for it with Level 2 ADAS, an integrated air purifier, and a value-loaded package that keeps it a strong contender against the Virtus and City.
