- Hyundai refreshes the Verna sedan with subtle design tweaks.
- Cabin sports dual 10.25-inch screens and gains new features.
- Two gasoline engines remain with manual or auto gearboxes.
The Hyundai Accent may have disappeared from many markets, but its successor lives on in India under a different name. Known locally as the Verna, the compact four-door sedan continues to evolve. Three years after its debut, Hyundai has introduced a mid-lifecycle update that brings mild styling tweaks and a handful of new features typically found in larger and more expensive models.
Starting with the exterior, the Verna adopts a redesigned front bumper with a black chrome grille and sportier intakes. The full-width LED light bar remains, while the lower section of the split headlights has grown slightly larger than before.
More: The Luxurious Hyundai Flagship We Never Got Is About To Change
The profile is unchanged, though the rear bumper now features a more pronounced diffuser with a metal-style garnish, which can be paired with an optional rear spoiler. The color palette has also been expanded with two new options, Classy Blue and Titan Grey Matte.
Inside, the layout will feel familiar. A redesigned steering wheel sits ahead of the carry-over dual 10.25-inch screens. They are smaller than the 12.3-inch displays fitted to the Venue SUV, though Hyundai maintains they are still the largest in the segment.
What New Features Are Included?
Hyundai advertises several segment-first comfort additions, including an eight-speaker Bose premium sound system, a dashcam, rear sunshades, and a smart trunk. Other amenities in higher-spec trims include an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory and ventilation, wireless charging, leatherette upholstery, and an electric sunroof.
More: Nissan’s New $6K Seven-Seater Is Actually A Renault In A Samurai Suit
The company also points out that the sedan offers the longest wheelbase (2,670 mm / 105.1 inches) and the largest boot (528 lt / 18.7 cubic feet) among its rivals. In terms of safety, the Verna comes with up to seven airbags, six of them standard, and is available with Level 2 ADAS.
What Powers The Verna?
The powertrain lineup remains unchanged, with two non-electrified gasoline engines. The base naturally aspirated 1.5-liter produces 113 hp (85 kW / 115 PS), while the turbocharged version delivers 158 hp (118 kW / 160 PS). Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission that varies by engine. The base model uses a CVT, while the turbo pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
More: The Next Hyundai Elantra Will Look Nothing Like The Car In Your Driveway
The updated Hyundai Verna is now available to order in India, priced between ₹1,098,400 ($11,900) and ₹1,825,400 ($19,800). Hyundai also offers an even smaller and cheaper sedan in its Indian lineup, the i10-based Aura, which starts at ₹599,990 ($6,500).
In the Indian market, the Verna faces familiar competition from the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, and Honda City.
