ADAS & 6 other things that I like about my new Hyundai Verna 1.5 DCT

The Smart Cruise Control even managed to bring the car to a stop at a traffic signal.

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Finally took the delivery of Abyss Black 1.5 SX(O) DCT on the evening of 3rd July. Being a Monday, I could only leave after my meetings at 6pm, and thanks to Delhi traffic it took me about 2 hours to reach the showroom. The showroom was almost closed and only a handful of people stayed back for my delivery. I appreciated them waiting for me to ensure that I get the delivery on that day itself (though that's another story that my delivery was supposed to happen on 2nd July, but registration got delayed).

I'll soon write up my experiences from booking to delivery. For now, sharing a few quick thoughts on the car.

The Good

1. Undoubtedly, killer looks and a sporty design. The slope at the rear windshield is something I cannot stop admiring.
2. As expected from a Hyundai, the engine is smooth and silent.
3. Very good cabin insulation. I do not get irritated anymore by the unnecessary honking from other people when in heavy traffic or at red signals.
4. Idle Stop & Go (ISG) works like a charm. It was only after 3-4 instances that I realized that the engine is shutting down and starting up. It is that silent. My co-passengers are yet to realize it. However, once you notice it you'll always feel it (as a driver, of course, you should).
5. Tried a few ADAS features - Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Lane Departure, Blind Spot Monitor. Seems to work well. However, those were tested late in night when traffic was sparse. The car auto-steered to a certain extent to stay in the lane. SCC worked like a charm and regulated the speed according to the vehicle ahead, even stopped the car at a traffic signal.
6. Seats are firm yet comfortable. Should be easy to sit for long hours on a highway drive.
7. Cabin lights are sufficiently bright.

The not so Good

1. AC does not seem to cool enough if kept in auto mode. I have to set the temperature at 22 or below for the cabin to cool effectively. Are other owners facing the same issue? Is there any solution to it?
2. The volume from the rear speakers is very low compared to the speakers at the front. I looked up the audio setting and it's set at "center" position of the car. Even the passenger at rear felt that sound is coming only from front speakers.
3. I was unable to connect with both Carplay and Android Auto. Will look up the internet to understand more. However, it will be appreciated if someone can quickly post here the steps to connect or some troubleshooting.

Questions

1. My SA said that the car comes with synthetic oil and may not require an engine oil change at the first service. Is that true?
2. The manual does not mention anything about the break-in period / run-in. What is the thumb rule for running-in? I know that there is a lot of information here in TBHP, however, will really appreciate it if owners with new cars (any; not necessarily Verna) can comment as engine tech might have changed over the years.

Below are some pictures of the black beauty. All are taken after the delivery at night, and I'm yet to drive the car during the daytime.

I'll soon take it for a ceramic coating, and anti-rust coating, and order a DDPAI Z40 dual dash cam.

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