Hyundai Verna

Positives:

• The voice-activated sunroof adds a touch of luxury, which creates a more open and premium cabin experience.

• It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, offering seamless smartphone integration.

• The front seats have ventilated and heating functions, enhancing comfort in both hot and cold weather conditions.

• The rear bench with ample legroom and headroom and rear AC vents, along with its spacious 528-litre boot, makes it practical for long journeys.

• A unique switchable centre control panel allows quick toggling between media and climate control, easing usage.

• The Bose premium system with eight speakers delivers high-quality audio for an immersive sound experience.

• Features like wireless phone charging and the smart trunk system, which automatically opens the bootlid on approach with the smart key, add to the convenience.

• The digital driver’s display provides real-time information with clear and modern graphics, enhancing ease of use for drivers.

Negatives:

• The infotainment screen’s visibility is slightly obstructed by the steering wheel, making it difficult to access some functions while driving.

Positives:

• The Verna boasts a five-star GNCAP safety rating, ensuring top-tier protection for all occupants.
• Is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, and vehicle stability management, ensuring comprehensive safety.
• ADAS features include lane keep assist, forward collision avoidance, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic collision warning, and adaptive cruise control.
• The tyre pressure monitoring, hill-start assist, and rear parking sensors add additional layers of safety and convenience.
• Has ISOFIX child seat anchors and three-point seatbelts for all passengers.

Negatives:

• Some prospective buyers may see the absence of rear-side airbags as a disadvantage.

Positives:

• The Verna’s exterior design features a bold and futuristic look, with LED headlamps, unique grille, sleek LED light strip, and a distinctive fastback silhouette.

• Inside, the Verna’s dual-tone beige and black theme with leatherette seats offers a modern and premium cabin feel.

• The Turbo GDi is available with a sporty black interior with red accents, black upholstery and black alloy wheels with red callipers.

• Ambient lighting and the seamless integration of the digital driver’s display and infotainment system give the interior a contemporary and upmarket feel.
• It is available in two dual-tone shades that have black roofs – Atlas White and Fiery Red.

Negatives:

• The steep rear roofline slightly compromises rear visibility, making it less convenient for reversing in tight spaces.
• Some hard plastic materials used on the dashboard and door panels detract from the overall premium experience in the cabin.