Hyundai Verna Fluidic

Overview of 2011 New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

Hyundai India has launched the all-new 2011 Verna in India, it is based on the RB concept which is also sold as Hyundai Solaris in Russia. It will compete with the likes of Honda City, Fiat Linea, Maruti SX4 and Volkswagen Vento. Hyundai India launched Verna few years ago but it never managed to sell in good numbers because of odd styling and less features. The company also tried to boost the sales with the launch of Verna Transform but it also failed to impress the buyers.

Now, things are going to change with the 2011 model of Verna, it gets all-new head lights, tail lights, fog lights, bonnet, boot and alloy wheels. It is expected that New Verna will change the fortunes of the company like Accent did in the 1990s. The interiors are also new and fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. The top model of new Verna comes with power steering, power windows, automatic climate control system, steering mounted audio controls, leather upholstery, remote central locking system and rear centre armrest with cup holders. New Verna is also one of the safest cars in its segment. It features SRS airbags, front/rear disk brakes, parking sensors, anti-lock braking system and electronic brake distribution system.

Fast Facts About New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

- New Verna is available in 10 variants - 5 petrol and 5 diesel
- For bookings you can SMS "Hyundai Verna" to 53456
- New slogan of Hyundai India is "New Thinking. New Possibilities."
- Is based on Hyundai's RB concept unveiled at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show
- Is available in both petrol and diesel - total 4 engine options
- Is available in both manual and automatic transmission
- Is avialable in six attractive shades
- Features 6 SRS airbags, ABS and EBD (top model)
- Comes with comfort features like automatic climate control system, dash integrated music system, steering mounted audio controls
- Features engine start/stop push button (top model)
- Features 16 inch alloy wheels

Design and Styling of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

- All-new design based on Hyundai RB concept
- Outside rear view mirror mounted turn indicators
- Electrically adjustable and foldable outside rear view mirrors
- Features 16 inch alloy wheels and fog lights
- Chrome finish front grille
- Chrome finish dual exhaust pipe

2009 model of Verna never managed to head turns when it comes to looks and styling, Hyundai even tried to boost the sales with the launch of Verna Transform but it also failed to attract the customers. They opted for other popular cars in this segment like Honda City, Fiat Linea and Volkswagen Vento but Hyundai has changed this with the launch of 2011 model Verna in India. New Hyundai Verna is based on RB concept which has been developed on all-new platform and it has been designed from scratch. It features the signature Hyundai grille and front air-dam which we have seen on other 2011 models of Hyundai. The swept-back head lights looks very cool and give new Verna a dynamic and distinct look. The tail lamps are also new with large stop light and horizontally shaped turn indicator and reverse light. The new Verna continues the 'fluidic scuplture' design philosophy that adds dynamic charater to the vehicle. It looks much better in comparison to the Verna Transform and 2009 model of Verna. The fog lights of new Verna are L-shaped, which are first of its kind in this segment.

Interiors and comfort features of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

- Dash integrated music system
- USB, AUX and iPod compatibility
- Automatic climate control system
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Remote central locking
- Push button engine start/stop system

The interiors of new Hyundai verna are also all-new with host of comfort, luxury and safety features. The last generation model of Verna had very basic interiors with unappealing looks. The new Verna is a breath of fresh air and it comes fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. The interiors of new Verna are also based on the company's 'fluidic scuplture' design philosophy'. It features very stylish central console with integrated music system and automatic climate control system. The new Verna carries over the steering of i20 and it comes with steering mounted sudio controls for the comfort of the driver. The new Verna is available in both manual and automatic transmission. The top model of new Verna comes fully loaded with features like power steering, power windows, remote central locking, steering mounted controls for music system, automatic climate control system, dash integrated MP3 CD system with factory fitted speakers and tweeters. The top model of new Verna also features push button engine start/stop system which no other car features in this segment.

Safety Features of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

- Dual SRS airbags
- 4 Curtain SRS airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
- Front and rear disk brakes
- Rear parking sensors 

Unlike the last generation model of Verna, the new 2011 Verna comes with host of safety features like 6 SRS airbags (in top model), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution). All models of new verna comes with fog lamps and rear parking sensors. The new Verna with 1.6 litre engine features front and rear disk brakes which is a segment first feature for a car of this size.

Engine Options of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

- 1.4 Litre 106 Bhp Petrol
- 1.6 Litre 122 Bhp Petrol
- 1.4 Litre 90 Bhp Diesel
- 1.6 Litre 126 Bhp Diesel

As far as engine is concerned new Verna gets four new engines - 2 petrol and 2 diesel. The 1.4 litre petrol generates maximum power of 106 Bhp with maximum torque of 135 Nm. The 1.6 litre petrol generates maximum power of 122 Bhp with maximum torque of 156 Nm. The 1.4 litre diesel generates maximum power of 90 Bhp with maximum torque of 224 Nm. The 1.6 litre diesel generates maximum power of 126 Bhp with maximum torque of 265 Nm.

Mileage of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

ARAI has released the mileage figures of the 2011 New Hyundai Verna:

1.4 Petrol - 17.43 kmpl
1.4 Diesel - 23.5 kmpl
1.6 Petrol - 17.01 kmpl
1.6 Diesel - 22.32 kmpl

Variants of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

Hyundai Verna is available in ten variants:

- New Hyundai verna 1.4 petrol
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 petrol
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 petrol SX
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 petrol SX Option
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 petrol SX Option Automatic

- New Hyundai verna 1.4 diesel
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 diesel
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 diesel SX
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 diesel SX Option
- New Hyundai verna 1.6 diesel SX Option Automatic

Main Features of New Hyundai Verna Fluidic

The top model new Hyundai Verna comes fully loaded with following features:

- Body coloured bumpers, door handles and outside rear view mirrors.
- Chrome insert in door handles
- Alloy Wheels, Rear Defogger, Chrome finished exhausts.
- Blue LED interior illumination
- Dash integrated music system with factory fitted speakers, tweeters, AUX support, USB support plus iPod cable
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob.
- Power windows, Power steering and Remote central locking.
- Automatic climate control system, 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD.
- Drive and rear seat armrest, front fog lamps.
- Engine start/stop push button system.
- Front and rear disk brakes
- Rear view camera to assist driver while reversing the car
- Electrically adjustable and foldable outside rear view mirrors