2023 Hyundai Verna review - Moving up a notch | First Drive | Autocar India

Having been overshadowed of late by exciting new rivals, the Hyundai Verna is back in a promising new avatar and has moved half a segment up. Jay Patil finds out how its like to drive.
Cameraperson: Pradeep Bhondave
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Exterior
1:36 - Boot space
1:50 - Interior
3:16 - Rear seat space
4:13 - Features and safety list
4:24 - Performance 1.5 NA
5:53 - CVT transmission
6:50 - Fuel efficiency 1.5 NA
7:30 - Ride quality
8:13 - ADAS features
8:42 - Performance 1.5 turbo-petrol MT
10:39 - Handling
10:51 - Performance 1.5 turbo-petrol DCT
12:10 - Fuel efficiency
12:23 - Braking
12:35 - Price and verdict
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[@autocarindia1]

Read the full review of the 2023 Hyundai Verna here - www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/2023-hyundai-verna-review-moving-up-a-notch-427643

[@senthilrangarajan3433]

6:17 robotic wheel spin looks awesome

[@mnikky14]

Did anyone notice the lag effect in alloy wheels while the car is in motion ??

[@maninderkumar5721]

Yes

[@subhasish1chttrj]

Exactly!!! I don't think even in the turbo it will measure up witj slavia 1.5 manual.

[@amaljoe367]

​@@subhasish1chttrj 😂 he is talking about the camera shutter speed. What are you talking about?

[@aaryan27]

Wish it had LED turn indicators 😅

[@vijaysalunkhe2287]

first time my eyes are not letting down to see how infrastructure is done..really hats off you Gadkariji..

[@sakethable]

7:32 it looks awesome

[@swaroop3933]

@10:44 it looks better in my opinion

[@asap8368]

I just don’t understand this trend of connecting lights, seems like soon there will be lights all around the car connecting the headlights and taillights 😂

[@rashmiranjanbaral2115]

Definitely has set the segment on fire🔥

[@pc00711]

My family has 2012 verna still using it.We have bought and sold other cars but nothing beat the cars comfort

[@riabuznyasuh3571]

I don't know about others but I just love the design

[@akshat7055]

For those who are critisizing the looks see in in real it just looks stunning

[@saimza]

And Virtus/Slavia is now rated 5 stars( in Both adult passenger and child safety )in latest,more stricter GNCAP ratings ! Only car in India after VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq ! Out of so many cars being produced in India, VW/Skoda occupying the Top 4 positions ! Incredible Safety and Built Performance ! Tata & Mahindra also doing good ! These brands should get max love and sales ! And brands like Hyundai and Maruti should start focussing on safety and built quality of their cars if they want to sustain in the long run.

[@amitabhsamanta1991]

I am a bit confused about the new City & Verna, need your recommendation please…. Which I should go for??

[@brown7583]

Love the phonk intro. Car looks awesome, forget the haters.

[@AmanSingh92]

Looks really is very personal, I just loved the look and design of this car. Loved it, hared it got 5 star saftey rating. As honda admirer, I think they really need to catchup with design and features now for city.

[@parijatdasgupta6711]

Please create a video comparison on ADAS performance among available car brands irrespective of the car type.

[@sirgobbledygook]

In not sure this is a win overall. Looks really great imo. No wireless Android auto/ Apple carplay 100% sure safety rating will be lower than VW group cars. i20 gives a avg mileage of 13 in city, this won't even give 11. Costs the same as Virtus / slavia. Then why not buy virtus/slavia?

[@diysai]

Also no adaptive cruise control

[@samarthtibdewalGL]

Really excited for this version of verna.... definitely gonna shake up this segment.

[@adarshshastri8337]

Has already forced VW and skoda to bring their 1.5 turbo to their mid variants within a month of launch

[@ikusanjay]

Side and back profile is eye striking but front fascia is somewhat of a mixed feeling...looks more like tesla than a modern hyundai and not to mention the infotainment console with such a huge bezel..they could have trim down ...

[@motorcyclehustle]

An ad of the Virtus just popped up the minute he said “something for the enthusiasts”

[@srvicks77]

Boss, the interior is as dramatic as outside, you were wrong there. And it trumps all other competitors in its category (City, Virtus, Slavia and the less spoken about Ciaz). The interior is radical with the twin screens and the shiftable control button for HVAC and music. The rear seat under thigh support is class leading, sit in Verna and immediately sit in Honda to compare. The power is again class leading. Overall it simply is a mouthwatering offer including the price (currently)… you get booked and heated seats as well

[@joyd94]

Does it have adaptive cruise control?

[@regenitin]

Overall a great package for normal Indian buyers. ADAS is a complete waste in Indian kinda scenario but may be useful for newbies. Diesel omission is a big miss considering Hyundai is one of the very few who have a BS6 compliant diesel engines. Diesel would have generated a lot of numbers considering none (VW, Skoda, Suzuki, Honda) have BS6 compliant Diesels.

[@viratgupta2006]

Hyundai Verna 2023 vs grand vitara delta manual? which one is best?

[@savage1717]

I'm definitely buying this...This is the perfect gift I want for torturing myself through the entire MSc course. I deserve this... 20 lakhs is not in emi for 4 years... I'm sold especially for that turbo black version.. My first car will be totally worth it ❤

[@rishabhr5455]

Expecting the launch of Verna N line....... Waiting eagerly for it

[@vsriram85]

Looks cool 😎 👌🏽

[@rahultyagi382]

What is ground clearance?

[@sarathtpm]

Few people who are enthusiastic prefer sedan , Hyundai sedans are not engaging at all.

[@ahmeda8446]

Very detailed review. Thanks.

[@chetanshandilya1]

Waited 6 days for your review..

[@ketandesale9017]

Transmission Tunnel??

[@MayankSinghParmar]

Waiting for a verna vs virtus review

[@siqdon]

The 2023 Verna is a true gem of a car, blending sleek style and advanced technology seamlessly for an unforgettable driving experience.✨🎊🔥

[@piyushsohal94]

Indicators should’ve been in the DRLs.

[@PankajSingh-ir7rs]

jay bahi i hope you enjoy the drive

[@jainamshah9497]

It's good but the 2017 verna was the best midsize sedan ever on indian road

[@nilabhgahlot4926]

i saw you guys and somehow knew it was you people, at the toll plaza. One of the car was stuck beside me at the toll lol.

[@absash7838]

Why does a front FWD car have a transmission tunnel?

[@Rajasingh-wv8co]

Please tell me which one is better verna or Honda City?

[@MrMohitpd81]

Watching immediately ❤❤

[@sathesh07]

Autocar joins the party AT LAST

[@ramspace]

The new Verna might be large enough for international markets.

[@curlyandsunny]

Hyundai should have come up with a strong hybrid, that would have helped them get more sales in the absence of a diesel engine.

[@ktraam]

No wireless android/Apple ??

[@nikhil.r.k]

Please compare with virtus😊

[@walterwhite8333]

Has anyone noticed the road? It's pretty smooth

[@tejasbhurke1188]

The back seat height doesn't seem enough 😢

[@bharathgowda2818]

Slavia looks awesome verna aww

[@dhruvsinghpal8737]

hyundai verna 2023 body design and stance reminds me of hyundai ioniq

[@lokeshch706]

Only the automatic has disc brakes in the rear the manual has drum brakes I didn't know why Hyundai did that it is also a 1.5L turbo

[@pritishdake9192]

Didn’t like the uni brow headlights

[@Ram-lu1wn]

The new verna is powerful. But the way it handled is quite shocking. The body roll is too much and the steering is unpredictable.

[@Ashwin-zg7rt]

Looks nice

[@sathishrao7926]

I belong to “don’t love it” category.. It’s bold but not beautiful..

[@arunkumarpradeep5734]

I mean, Why this front design 🤯🤯🤯 for us,. Indonesian version look so awesome

[@MostTopbuzz]

CNG ?

[@Torquebeast650]

6:16 Wheels are glitching hehe

[@karnsinghkushwaha8569]

Cam you make a video in which Car brand In India gives the best service quality and experience with low owning cost.

[@Artistmaninderdandiwal]

Is it hybrid???

[@anuragchoudhury7207]

Did anyone notice that no matter what Hyundai does, VW and Skodas gone smoke them?

[@009raptor]

Donno if I am a lone one there, I want that 160ps engine but don't want those so called cramped black interiors for whatever 'sportiness' they give. Manufacturers should provide this combination if one desires so.

[@allanluis4923]

Can we expect a comparo between the new Verna, the new City and the Germans?

[@giritharjeevasuba5206]

Lovely❤😍

[@Praveenchander]

red looks hot turbo dct version

[@abhishekparida666]

When are u guys going to review the LC300 ?

[@samratsahil1]

Virtus any day

[@javascriptdevlp]

I spotted a Casio edifice. Let me know if I am right

[@keerthivardhan.n7276]

Virtus or slavia is a lot better overall

[@HumourusLAV]

I don't understand why car companies are so bent on giving us white interior! BRO! It doesn't stay white in India!!! The All Black Interiors were very good!

[@atifahmed9153]

Most people will go for 1.5 Na as in past also but if you want a drivers car irrespective of what Verna Turbo numbers are saying this Car can’t match the superiority of Virtus/ Slavia 1.5 turbo. VW 1.5 turbo engine combined with excellent handling is far more superior product

[@tanmaysinghi1868]

it does have the wireless android auto and ios right ?

[@AshishYadav-yd5oo]

Can the interiors be changed to tan brown leather like bmw and audi it would be more sexier

[@kavithalokhande2344]

Put the turbo petrol in I20 N line

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

I never would like the looks of the Verna, because it is so polorising. I would go for the Germans as their design is suttle clean and age very well, plus they have the benchmark engine of the mid size sedan - 1.5 TSi.

[@faizanpathan7197]

Best it's design

[@sidbali90]

Put the 1.5 turbo in the i20 and take my money

[@jerinvijay8800]

Still Vw virtus rocks

[@shreerocks]

Looks better than the new Honda City . BTW which highway is this ? Looks gorgeous.. Is it the new Samruddhi Mahamarg ?

[@samratsahil1]

Stole the steering wheel from Maruti 800?

[@ramesh8561]

Why did you release when I am in office 😂😂😂 😂😂

[@abhirutthakur]

Is it me only .... I find the steering a bit outdated seeing the interiors.. and it's a big issue for me.. Should have been bit smaller and a bit proportionate like could have been flat on the lower side.. to give modern look...

[@vishalpatel-yr7ee]

Koreans are very smart… Came with fusion of Virtus and Slavia

[@sungamers1384]

Chevrolet cruze look and design are more better than most of current car

[@ChikytV]

Seat cover and interior is white … white ? Who you will maintain 😢 Non turbo

[@subhasish1chttrj]

Even the dash has white element which will be very very hard to maintain.

[@rajat.2]

What's the ncap rating?

[@TicTechToe]

new results next week, models remain undisclosed

[@sathesh07]

3***

[@hertogjurjen]

its a pity that this car is not for sale in europa

[@pvhari40]

Pls test in the night on dark roads. The head lights are a big let down.

[@rahilshaholia725]

Honestly in person the car looks much better. But the interior could have been better.

[@akksakku5733]

The turn indicator looks like that in an autorikshaw! Cost cuttings here and there have made it totally an unbalanced design..

[@samratsahil1]

Only N line could make this car stand out!

[@PuneetB15]

Still, Honda City has more leg room.. it seems

[@gainjohn]

Looks like inspired by Knight Rider

[@siddheshkurdekar8908]

First time i saw this car on the road i was like is it a bmw or audi, then i saw the hyundai logo.

[@Puffdamgcdragon]

The styling of these new Hyundais the last few years have really become an “acquired” taste. In their bid to be the flashiest, latest, in-thing with the young yuppie crowd, they’ve left a lot of us older car enthusiasts turning to other brands. Which is a pity. Cause in spite of their awkward, trying to hard to be trendy looks, the complete package is very very decent with nice engines, gearboxes and comfort. But serious people would think long and hard before they want to be seen driving these abominably styled cars

[@roshinmathew1776]

2020 verna sx 10.96 lakhs most value for money model 2023 new verna sx 12.98 lakhs. Same 1.5 na petrol engine same 6speed gear box after 3 years price hiked by more than two lakhs and no new features added😢

[@varunchaudhary8259]

It just looks so weird from front. Can’t believe people are going to buy it anyway😅

[@spacebar9476]

The old Hyundai Verma is unrecognizable in front of the new Verma.

[@tathagatasinharoy3332]

The turbo AT combo will cost around 20 lakh OTR 😂 you can get a XUV 700 diesel for the same price. As far as the majority buyer (NA Petrol engine)is concerned, Honda's 1.5 IVTEC trumps it any day.

[@Hr11rock]

Transmission tunnel in front wheel drive?😂