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The i20 and Grand i10 Nios also come in Amazon Grey. You might have some luck if you ask dealerships if they have one of those in stock or on display, so that you can go and take a look in person.

I felt that it is grey with a very faint greenish tinge to it if seen out in natural light.
Indoors in artificial light, it looks like Stardust metallic.

Have a look at these:

The one surprising thing for me with my Verna has been how economical its engine is.

This is almost 99% of city driving.
Some of it was in the worst traffic of Eid Shopping in the congested parts of Hyderabad.
Couple of the kilometers at speeds of 120 on the Hyderabad ORR.

AC is always on.
Sometimes the ventilated seats are kept on.

Man, I absolutely love my Hyundai Verna Turbo DCT! It’s an absolute blast to drive. Clocked 11K km in just six months, and it still feels exciting every time I hit the road. I also got the SUPER SOT for 4 years, and the service center threw in the SOT & a 7-year extended warranty as an offer. Honestly, I don’t get why people overlook this car for the Virtus. The Verna’s suspension felt better to me, and the steering in Sports mode is a whole different experience!

It can be even more economical in colder climates. Yesterday I drove to mysore and back from Bangalore, with the AC off cruise control set to 80 I was getting 25 km per litre rl:

Hi everyone, my first post here, so apologies for any mistakes.

I was driving a 2017 Kwid 1.0 for nearly six years - all the way through college and 2 years of my post-graduation. I was pretty satisfied with the car as I usually drove the car to work by myself and used it for short distances (<5 km) and that too in Bangalore traffic, where parking itself is difficult. The itch for a new car started after my wife got a 2023 Honda City. She works in Kerala, and due to some reasons, I used it for a couple of months here in Bangalore. Suffice to say, I fell in love with the car. It was the top variant, and I came to love all the creature comforts it offered, including the ADAS feature, which was a lifesaver once on my drive to Bangalore from Trivandrum.

After returning the car, I started my search for a new car. I was in love with the looks of the Virtus GT and had my mind set on it when my partner got me to test drive SUVs as we already had a sedan. I tried both, the Harrier and the XUV700, but wasn’t happy with the driving dynamics and realised I wanted a sedan.

I had already taken a test drive with the Virtus GT. While I was very happy with the way it drove, the cabin experience felt like a huge step down from the City. There were no ADAS features either. This gave me second thoughts about the car. I didn’t consider the Slavia as I found it the less appealing of the two Germans.

So, to have all bases covered, I took a test drive of the Verna Turbo DCT, and my, was I taken aback! The car drove like a breeze. I tried it initially in the Bangalore traffic, and it was quite well behaved (the Virtus, I felt, was a bit more jarring), and letting it fly on the open road was really fun. The acceleration, I felt, was more linear than the Virtus, and it hit 120 km/h in no time. The cabin experience was also a huge step up, with the ventilated seats doing a great job and the music system being way better than that in the Virtus. The materials in the dashboard were pleasant to touch, and the Hyundai also offered ADAS, and the whole package came nearly 2 lacs cheaper than the Virtus. Though in terms of the looks, I felt the Virtus looked way better, and somehow, it was more fun to drive (possibly because it delivers power in a narrower range compared to the linear way in which the Verna accelerates). It was a question of brain vs the heart.

I went with my brain and booked the Verna Turbo DCT in the Starry Blue colour from PPS Hyundai, Trivandrum. The customer executive there was very helpful, and all my dealings were done over the phone. After making the full payment, I took delivery of the car on 23rd of February. The delivery experience was average, and we took delivery on a Sunday. Hence, none of the bells and whistles. The car was also kinda dusty, which was a bit disappointing.

I know that a new car has to be driven timidly for the first 1k km at least, but I had to drive back to Bangalore the very next day. I couldn’t resist putting the pedal to the metal.

Damn, it drove like a beast! I never felt any shortage of power, and the DCT does an amazing job with the shifts. I never felt like using the paddles even once. By the time I reached Bangalore, I was all smiles because I knew I had made the right choice.

I have driven nearly 2k kms now and have not faced any issue with the car. I had a few troubles with the dealership as they delayed processing my extended warranty for nearly a month. Took me nearly 50 phone calls to get it done (not exaggerating).

I have been using it mostly in the city since then. The mileage is not great here, with average figures of 7-8 km/l. Spirited driving on the highway gave me 12 km/l, while driving conservatively in Eco mode has given me up to 19 km/l. The moment you engage Sport mode and floor the accelerator, you can see the figures drop as the Turbo gets going.

Finding parking spots and driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic is slightly difficult, and the front parking sensors, when turned on, are very annoying. I have made it a habit to turn them off immediately upon starting the car. Also, I am not sure the automatic switch off function is helpful in the city as there is a traffic light every 500 m. I have kept the function off. The auto hold is quite useful, though.

The A/C and the ventilated seats do a good job, and the option to start cooling the car before you enter via the Bluelink app is also very useful here.

The voice assistance, I feel, is a gimmick as most of the functions can be accessed easily without it. I have used it only a couple of times to show off. :D

The suspension is a bit on the stiffer side compared to our City, but it is by no means uncomfortable in the city. It is confidence-inspiring at higher speeds. The steering is also heavy at higher speeds, and I have not faced any issue with it.

Like many have said before, the headlights are kind of pathetic, especially when it rains. I am thinking of replacing them if it doesn’t void the warranty.

It took me a while to get used to the looks of the car, especially the LED strip in the front center. Recently, I got the aerofins fixed, which I feel has made it look considerably better. I will share a few photos of the same.

The ADAS has a habit of braking suddenly, and once, I nearly got rear-ended by the car behind me. I plan on keeping the braking feature turned off in the future.

The interiors look quite premium for the price, and the ambient lighting is also good, though the way it is placed on the door can be a bit off-putting.

I had my first service done at 1500 km at Advaith Hyundai Bangalore, and it was a smooth experience.

Looking forward to munching more miles with this machine.

Thanks

Verna is definitely an eye turner and I am a fan of the looks. The design language that Hyundai seems to be using, is growing on me, I feel. Here is a quick photo of Hyundai Avante [Elantra in Singapore] looking quite cool and close to the 2023 Verna. I also saw few cabs [Kona models] with similar front designs.

Thank you for the pics. It is not as light a grey as I would have thought (even on the i20 and i10), and I was expecting it to be nonmetallic. Still, a nice colour.

I am confused about the mismatch between Hyundai's paint shades on paper and in person. On the brochure it looked like a soft nonmetallic grey. Even Starry Night, which looks like a Prussian blue in the brochure, is a deep purple in person. Not the case with Honda, whose blue looked like the same blue in person.

Edit: the grey paint on the Elantra in the post above mine is what I was expecting.

Is going with the Hyundai mobis dash cam a good idea ? Anyone have a better option

The Hyundai Mobis dash cam is OK, but not the best option. Better alternatives in this price point are:

70mai Pro Plus+ A500S Dual Channel Car Dash Cam
Redtiger F7N 4K Dual Dash Cam or its newer version, whichever is available
Vantrue N4 3 Channel Dash Cam
VIOFO A119 V3 Quad HD+ Dash Camera if available

Should I be fixing them to the 12 v socket or to the fuse box . Will my warranty be void if I go ahead with the latter

Hardwiring a dashcam to the fuse box can provide a cleaner setup, but it may raise warranty concerns. According to Hyundai's owner's manual, modifications to the vehicle's electrical system could affect warranty coverage

Using the 12V socket is the safest option, as it doesn’t alter the car’s wiring. However, if you prefer hardwiring, it's best to have it installed by an authorized Hyundai service center to minimize risks.

However, there are ways to hardwire a dashcam without any wires being cut or any other alteration, which could provide a middle ground (like using an Add-a-Fuse Adapter).

You can enquire with accessories shops around you to know how its done.

Congratulations and welcome to the tribe. I am glad you experienced the real USP of the car right away. The effortless response is something that I have only recently faced only while taking a short TD of an EV. On the headlight bit- I have not faced any significant issues with the headlights, they could be stronger (as always) but they are not as meek as some of Hyundai's own "trio-candle" lamps which they used in the 2020 Creta, for example. And the auto high beam also helps on occasion.

Yes I found myself using the high beam way more often than I usually do .

Read this article recently. 2025-hyundai-alcazar-gets-wireless-android-auto-and-apple-carplay-via-adapter
Any idea if this will be coming for Verna as well?