This review is based on my test drive of both petrol and diesel model & and also interaction with the Hyndai peoples.My uncle planing to buy one.
Space , Ground clearance & Other-
Verna is taller and longer by 30 mm and the wheelbase is longer by 60 mm.This means that overhang is shorter.The overhang is the area of car that extends beyond the wheels.The boot capacity is huge 415 litres.The boot has luggage hooks and a net which holds small items in place and prevents them from rolling around.The rear seat is split 60-40.The armrest in ther rear come with cup holders.Electric windows are standard on all models as are electrically operated outside rear-view mirrors.The Ground clearance is 170 mm.
Styling -
The front end looks good, the rear end finished abruptly and has a high boot lid.It gives the Verna a slight hunched-back look.The Verna has a sporty and aerodynmic look.A neat small grill in the front flanked by swept-back headlights, which are adjutable.
Colours- The variants are available in 9 colours, all metallic.
Engine - Where this car has really grown up is the engine block.From beinga three cylinder block, it has now four cylinders. In the petrol engine this ups the B.H.P from 82 (with three cylinders) to 110 (with four cylinders).The torque also increases from 19.1 kg to 24 kg. This increse is courtesy the 16cc DOHC with VTVT ( Variable Timing Variable Train) ( A new Technology).Hyundai has the habit of showing of their new wares- remember th CRD diesel engine was introduced by them in 2002.
1) Petrol Engine-
The petrol engine Verna comes in three varients, In the base model, but has power steering, power brake, electric winow and fog lights. The in betwwen model has a wooden central fascia, keyless entry, and four speakers but nothing more.Just the four speakers, no music system. The higher end model has a two-din audio system with MP3, Audio climate control, manually adjustable driving seat and headrest.The front seats have armrests and car comes equipped with alloy rims.All cars are shod with radial and tubeless tyres.
2) Diesel Engine -
The diesel engine Verna has no variants.It is the sme as the base petrol model which means power steering, power windows, fog lights and rear window defogger.It has 1500cc CRDI Engine with VGT ( variable geometry turbocharger) technology whic sets the car apart from its rivals. The VGT makes best use of exhaust gas energy to drive the turbo charger effectively at all rpm to enhance fuel economy and reduce pllution.It is the exhaust gases that drive the turbine to generate pressuure.This is achieved because the nozzles are adjustable and direct airflow into the turbo charger.All this is designed to counter the turbo lag.This lack of turbo lag is noticeble when driving the car.here is minimal turbo lag and the aceleration is phenomenal.It could even be faster than the petrol engine Verna.
Other Features -
There’s a micro antenna on the roof at the rer, and a remote opener for petrol flap and the rear boot.If you opt for ABS ( anti-lock braking system), you ger disk brakes on all four wheels.This sets you back by 30, 000.Crumple zones are built into the car and it has impact sensing Auto Door Unlocking.Air Bags are not avaiable. The driver has few surprises in store.The Verna features a clutch lock.This means to start the car the driver has to press the clutch.The gera shift lever has a collar lock.You have to lift a ring on the gear-shift lever to get into reverse.nd other surprise, reverse is engaged by lifting and moving the lever upward to left, next to the first.Ther are four gears in the top gate and only two in the lower gate.It will take some getting used to it.The gear shift nob is leather.The central fascia on the dash is wood and rotary controls have been introduced.There are the cup holders, map pockets and special receptacle for spectacles.The glove box is illuminated, The dashboard, tough functional.