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Scoop! Hyundai Verna brochure leaked

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Hyundai is all set to launch the new Verna on August 22, 2017. Here's our first look at the official product brochure that reveals the specifications, safety features and other details of the vehicle.

According to the brochure, the Verna gets a cascade design chrome grille, new projector with LED daytime running lights and positioning lamps, projector fog lights with cornering lamps and chrome surrounds, LED tail lamps, a sharkfin antenna, 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, chrome beltline and chrome garnish on the boot lid. The vehicle measures 4,440 mm in length, 1,729 mm in width, 1,475 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. 

The top-end SX(O) variant of the Verna will be equipped with features such as cruise control, ventilated front seats, sliding front armrest and rear center arm rest, USB chargers at the front and rear, rear curtain, sunroof and rear air-conditioning vents. 

The Verna will come with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the SX and SX(O) variants and a 5.0-inch unit in the EX trim with an Arkamys sound system. The 7.0-inch system is compatible with Mirror Link, Android Auto and Apply CarPlay. It can be operated through voice commands or via the iblue smart phone app. The SX(O) comes with an Auto Link smartphone app that allows users to monitor the vehicle's health, driving pattern, get roadside assistance, manage parking, get roadside assistance and book a service request.

The next-gen Verna will get safety features such as ABS with EBD and dual airbags as standard across all variants. The SX(O) variant gets 6 airbags - front, side and curtain. Other safety features include impact sensing auto door unlock, headlamp escort function, front seat belt pretentioners, anti-pinch driver window with one-touch automatic roll down, rear view camera with parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

The new Verna will be offered with a choice of two engines - a 1.6-litre petrol and a 1.6-litre diesel. The 1,591cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 121 BHP @ 6,400 rpm and 151 Nm @ 4,850 rpm, while the 1,582cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine makes 126 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 260 Nm @ 1,500-3,000 rpm. Both engines are available with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. 

The Verna's suspension setup comprises of McPherson struts and coil springs at the front and a coupled torsion beam axle at the rear. Stopping power for the car is provided by disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear. The new Verna is offered with 15-inch steel wheels shod with 185/65 R15 tyres in the E and EX variants. The EX AT variant gets 15-inch alloy wheels, while the top two variants get 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels wrapped in 195/55 R16 rubber. A steel wheel with a 185/65 section tyre is provided as a spare across all variants.

The Hyundai Verna will compete with the Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz in the C2 segment.

 
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