The Cabin and ride quality feel several notches above my old Hyundai Verna. Suspension is superb, takes the bumps very well.

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My Slavia 1.0L AT Sportline. Delivered 2 days ago.

Have been very impressed with it. My first Auto and it is so seamless to drive.
Ride quality is excellent.

Detailed review to follow.

Short term - 2 week review. Approx 600 kms done.

Its been an absolute pleasure driving the Slavia AT. It continues to impress.

The basic car details/pics will be well known and documented, shall avoid. The engine/acceleration review will need to wait as I need to run it in for 1500kms before pushing the limits.

I am curious on how the 1.0 compares at triple-digit speeds on the highway vs. the 1.6 Verna, which was a beast. Kolkata has a strict 60 kmph speed limit with speed cameras spread all over. I’m itching to push it.

The Lava blue had me at Hello. Though I’ve always preferred the grays - the silver was too light and the grey too dark. Daughter wanted Red! Blue needed a bit of selling to her. Also, have never liked blacked out alloys. But this combination of Blue + piano black design looks jaw dropping in the flesh.

The Cabin and ride quality feel several notches above my old Verna. Suspension is superb, takes the bumps very well. There are a few turns on flyovers that can be taken at speed, there are bumpy joints on these and the Slavia tackles these with more authority vs the Verna, to settle firmly back on the road.

I pushed it on another smooth fast turn and was plesantly surprised by how non chalant it was. No fuss, no oversteer, close to zero body roll. Gives one the feeling it could easily have been taken faster. Its quiet inside - with only the growl of the engine, which is deeper than the Verna was at low revs. Though friends have remarked they can hear honking while ive been on handsfree speaking to them on the phone. I assume the mic is more sensitive than the Verna.

The first full tank gave me 8.50 kmpl. I’m told this will improve, not bothered as my daily distances are not that high.

Driving an Auto in the city is a different experience - it has made me a better driver, more relaxed and I keep to my lanes more now. It changes the way you approach city traffic. I need to find a way around the turbo lag on a low gear at low speed when a slight burst of acceleration is required to overtake etc (between 1000-1600 rpm)

The LED headlights are good, much brighter than Verna's halogens and far more lateral throw, which is very handy in city & highway. Cabin space across is better vs the Verna. Rear seeat bottle holders essential. Larger boot is a big plus. I carry my cricket kit, golf bag and trolley daily. Seats are good and firm.

The higher ground clearance/door height is very beneficial. While opening my door after parking on the street, there was scraping of the bottom of the door with the footpath in the Verna. In the Slavia, the door clears the same footpath by 1-1.5 inches.

Tires are grippy, normal psi is 33 - advised to take the rear as high as 48 when traveling with a fully loaded boot and 5 pax! Anyone tried this? I have never inflated any tire to this degree.

The sunroof brightens the Cabin well, as upholstery is black (Verna was beige).

Android Auto 2.0 now means I can get rid of my old mobile phone holder. The phone lied tucked away from sight.

Negatives/Room for improvement
- Music system is good though at high decibels lacks a bit of clarity.
- Handling touch screen AC controls is a pain point, good thing it doesn't require frequent adjustments. Being winter in Kolkata, proper review to follow in Summer.
- The fog lights can be turned on only when the headlight is on, would have preferred fog light controls in isolation, as indoor areas do not require full headlights, only fog lights.

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A brick came under the rear tire and the car stopped as it was not able to climb it. It was an ordinary brick.

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Today, I had the weirdest experience with my Verna.

I left home in the morning and drove without a break for about 300 kms in exactly 5 hours. My distance to empty was at 70 kms, when I stopped for a fuel top up.

After refilling the tank upto auto cutoff, I moved forward about 5 feet and by mistake drove on top of a brick. This brick came under my rear tire and the car stopped as it was not able to climb it. This was an ordinary brick.

I switched the engine off and got down to check. Pushed the brick away. No other part of the car had made contact with it. So there was zero hit on the underbody.

Now, when I switched on the car, the engine will start and the rpm dropped to 0.

This happened multiple times.

I decided to stop the car where it was and went for a loo break. After about 10 mins, the issue was not resolved.

I assumed it was a fuel issue, but the bunk was looking ok and a motorcycle that came in filled about 5 liters and left without any issue.

I kept one foot on the brake and another on the accelerator. Started the car and floored it.

Car remained on.

I drove around the bunk about 4-5 times. Luckily the bunk was huge and quite empty.

Then drove about 5 kilometers. Stopped at the entry road for a moderate city and took an hour break as it was Friday and I had my prayers.

The car behaved completely normally for the remaining 350 kilometers, I drove to reach home.

I have no idea what caused this issue.

My suspicion is that the stone caused the car to think it was an accident and it cut off fuel supply to the engine.

Something I did, like the multiple starting attempts or the way I floored the accelerator, reset that sensor.

Bluelink diagnostics showed no anomalies.

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It comes with both Andriod Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Also, its display quality is really good.

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Had been waiting to upgrade the AVN in my 2017 Hyundai Verna for a long time.

Old OEM one. Served nicely for last 7 years.

New Pioneer 6650BT (Thanks to dkaile)

Very smooth to operate

Picture clarity is great. This photo doesn't do justice.

Sounds far better than my OEM one

Reverse camera is decent enough. But no steering guidelines. Came as a free accessory from the dealer.

Total came to 28k.

Again, after a long wait, an impulsive purchase!

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I have to beware while getting the car washed so that water is not directly sprayed over the brake discs.

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Took the car last week to the service center. As the car was driven for about 1.5hrs (thanks to the traffic), there was no squealing noise coming from any of the wheels when the SA test drove the car.

However, he suspected that during a wash, water entered the discs/brake pads and got mixed with the dust/dirt, causing that noise.

Anyway, he got the brake pads cleaned up (rubbed with sandpaper). The noise is gone as of now. Have to take care during the washings that water shouldn’t be directly sprayed over the discs.

Brake pads removed from the discs

Cleaning the brake pads

Brake pads reinstalled

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The horn was working, the car was getting into ACC mode, and everything seemed okay.

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Yesterday I encountered a most unusual and as yet undiagnosed issue in my Hyundai Verna DCT. I took my family to a restaurant in a popular high-street area in Balewadi, Pune in the afternoon. Lunch over, I walked back to the car and tried to start it with the push button. The car simply did not start, try as I might for a few times.

Removed the "smart key", placed it next to the stop-start, near it around it, everywhere. It simply could not detect the key.

The horn was working, the car was getting into ACC mode, and everything seemed ok. Then finally, dispatched the rest of my family through Uber, called RSA and then after an hour, a person appeared from the battery service.

He tried all sorts of jugaad, opening the battery terminal (to reset). He also asked me to try out the Bluelink start. Mind you, I have only recently changed my phone and had simply cloned over the app, never re-registered the car. So I went through that rigmarole and then tried to remote start from Bluelink. Nothing worked. The battery person was completely flabbergasted and said it was the first time that a battery reset had not worked. So towards the evening, we requested the Flatbed truck.

When the Flatbed guy arrived, he too started tinkering with the battery etc. But he was on a call with some technician, who had the notion that the car was "hung" or "stuck" in some Bluelink-related issue. So he again reset the battery, and we waited for some time, and then by around 6 pm or so (after an ordeal of 4 hours) I again sent a Bluelink command for remote start. And this time, the car started as if nothing had ever happened.

Not wanting to take chances, however, I took the car to the nearest service centre (Garve). Those folks were quite courteous, including the relationship person from whom I had purchased the car. Explained to the Service manager about this issue, and they too seemed to be a bit perplexed, but have promised that they will scan and resolve any potential issue.

At this point:

• I thought the SmartKey battery was bad- doesn't seem so.
• Starter motor issue- doesn't seem so.
• Car battery issue- doesn't seem so- the car is just 1 year old and is regularly used.

But one thing both the RSA guy and the Service Manager agreed- today's cars are sophisticated in technology, and therefore come with such potential pitfalls.

There are also a lot of What-Ifs - What if the car had failed to start when we were on our trip to Wai, say at a highway-side restaurant? With aged parents, it would have been a huge hassle to arrange for alternatives etc. Or at some remote location without nearby RSA access.

Will update you all with the outcome. But, it is a good idea to pause and think of just how much unnecessary tech is coming into our lives (remote start, smart key, ICE etc.)

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The Venue is now available in SX Executive MT trim, while the Verna comes in two new variants.

Hyundai has updated the Grand i10 NIOS, Venue and Verna with new variants and features.

The 2025 Grand i10 NIOS is available in the new Sportz (O) trim in both Petrol MT and AMT versions. It is equipped with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, a Smart Key with engine start/stop button, 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and chrome door handles. Besides this, the Petrol Corporate variants are now available with projector headlamps.

2025 Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 1.2L Petrol ex-showroom prices:

• Corporate MT – Rs 7,09,100
• Sportz (O) MT – Rs 7,72,300
• Corporate AMT – Rs 7,73,800
• Sportz (O) AMT – Rs 8,29,100

The Venue is now available in SX Executive MT trim. This variant has features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an electric sunroof, Smart key with engine start/stop button and automatic climate control.

Hyundai has also updated some of the existing variants. The S MT and S+ MT variants now get a rearview camera and wireless charger. The S (O) MT variant comes with a Smart key with engine start/stop button. The Knight Edition is available with a wireless charger, while the S (O)+ Adventure MT trim gets a Smart Key with engine start/stop button and wireless charger.

2025 Hyundai Venue 1.2L Petrol ex-showroom prices:

• S MT – Rs 9,28,000
• S+ MT – Rs 9,53,000
• S(O) MT – Rs 9,99,900
• S(O) Knight MT – Rs 10,34,500
• S(O)+ Adventure MT – Rs 10,36,700
• SX Executive MT – Rs 10,79,300

Hyundai has introduced two new variants of the Verna – 1.5L Turbo Petrol S (O) DCT and 1.5L MPi Petrol S IVT. The former gets features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, 16-inch Black alloy wheels with red brake calipers and a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

The 1.5L Petrol S IVT variant gets an electric sunroof, paddle shifters and three drive modes: Eco Normal and Sport. The S MT variant also gets an electric sunroof.

2025 Hyundai Verna ex-showroom prices:

• 1.5L MPi Petrol S MT – Rs 12,37,400
• 1.5L MPi Petrol S iVT – Rs 13,62,400
• 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol S(O) DCT – Rs 15,26,900

The Hyundai Verna is available in four variants: EX, S, SX, and SX(O) with prices starting at Rs 11 lakh.

Hyundai has introduced a sporty rear spoiler on the Verna, as well as a new exterior colour option called 'Amazon Grey'.

The Hyundai Verna is available in four variants: EX, S, SX, and SX(O), with prices ranging from Rs 11 lakh for the base EX Petrol to Rs 17.48 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Turbo Petrol Dual Tone variant.

The new rear spoiler available on the Verna is a stepped design. Besides the newly introduced Amazon Grey exterior shade, Hyundai also offers 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options.

In terms of features, the Verna comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system, and a 2-spoke steering wheel. The car also has heated and ventilated front seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, a Bose audio system and Level 2 ADAS.

The Hyundai Verna is available with two engine options. These include a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 113 BHP and 144 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual and CVT and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit that puts out 158 BHP and 253 Nm. It is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT.

On this 1400 km road trip, the car returned an average fuel efficiency of 13 kmpl, which was lower due to the road conditions and the crazy number of speed breakers.

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Took the car on a 1400 km drive from Hyderabad to Goa.

Got an average fuel consumption of about 13 odd kmpl. This was lower due to the road conditions and the crazy number of speedbreakers.

Relaxed and very capable mile muncher.

But this was the only trip where the GC became a concern. The kind of speed breakers built on the Karnataka roads are just indescribable in polite language.

The huge boot is such a blessing on these trips. Just don't have to care about how much you want to pack and take along.

Car has completed over 16,000 kilometers and is a few days shy of its first anniversary.

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My current drive is a Next Gen Diesel Verna, and there is pressure from family for a change. Now the problem is: ICE / EV?

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I have checked out the EV and ICE versions earlier and was impressed. I liked the styling, except the front grill of the EV. The Harrier look of the ICE version is more attractive. The EV front is uninspiring in my opinion.

Interior felt nice, dash and seat materials are of good quality. The EV's interiors felt better than those of ICE, I didn't like the choice of maroon red. Black upholstery would have been a better choice, just like Altroz?

Space was not a problem in front or back for both versions. I am just 5' 6" and the tallest guy in my family, that helps! Seats are firm enough. Features are more than enough. I was impressed with the head unit and music quality. The display is crisp and very responsive.

My current drive is a Next Gen Diesel Verna, and there is pressure from family for a change. My constraints / requirements are:-

• My average usage is about 25,000 km annually, 55% highway, 30% winding ghat sections and 15% City (Bangalore!).
• I get free charging (slow) at my office parking.
• Set limit for highway usage is 400 ~ 425 km max in a day.
• Family is just 3 of us including 11 year old kid.
• There will be some annual trip that covers about 1000 km, but those are generally well planned ahead.
• Car is a necessity, so cannot afford it spending days together in repair mode.
• Convincing family about buying TATA is not a problem, in fact they prefers TATA over Maruti or Hyundai. But they have some fixation on new Safari.
• I like the Safari, but I am afraid it would be a pain to drive in narrow single lanes (and overtake slow-movers), so I am not keen on it.
• There is always this fear of something going wrong with new technologies.
• I am comfortable with TATA quality (my experience is limited to Altroz only) and service (so far). No quality issues at all for my Altroz DCA (20,000 km in 2 years) and all the regular service visits were very pleasant.

Now the problem is: ICE / EV? Please help me conclude!

As a note, I must mention that I am addicted to driving the diesel Verna. I have driven about 1,35,000 km over 5 years, still gives me mileage of 22~26 kmpl and never fails to put a smile on my face every single time I taker her out. So the expectations are high...

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Upgraded from a heavily modified S-Cross 1.6, which was putting out 200 BHP.

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It has been more than a year since I bought Verna 1.5 TGDi MT. I have driven close to 20k km.

Likes

1. Engine: Good low-end, super refined, linear power delivery, and absolutely love it on full-throttle
2. Transmission: 6MT is nice with slick shifts and a light clutch. You can rev close to 100 km/h in 2nd gear and also there is no issue doing 60 km/h in 6th gear
3. Suspension: Not too stiff nor too soft, Hyundai has got it right
4. Space, comfort, and features: Best in the segment
5. Looks: I like the futuristic design

Dislikes

1. Fuel economy: Drive the car aggressively, single-digit FE is guaranteed
2. Stock brakes: Adequate, wish it had better bite and pedal feel
3. Headlights: The low beam is ok, but the high beam is below average
4. Instrument cluster: Not a fan of the digital speedometer and tachometer layout in Verna.
5. The story behind the addition of Verna in my garage

I had driven 1.08 lakh km in S-Cross 1.6. It had tons of modifications and was pretty reliable too. But, change is the way of life..7.5 years with Dr. S-cross and I needed a change. I love sedans for driving pleasure and comfort. The car should be at least close to the performance of 200+ HP stage 3 S-Cross. MT vs AT was a major confusion. I finally decided to go with MT for my primary car which would be used for highway drives, just like the S-Cross.

My budget was 20 lakhs and only 3 cars were considered which is pretty obvious.

Virtus vs Slavia vs Verna.

Verna was the clear winner based on paper calculation as it was a superb VFM deal. We should compare the SX variant of Verna with the top model of Virtus and Slavia as Verna SX(O) is equipped with ADAS which is missing in the German siblings. The Verna SX variant was cheaper by more than 2.5 lakhs on-road. All the cars had similar power and torque figures. Not to forget, the service experience and spare parts availability would be obviously better for Hyundai. Honestly, I liked the clean looks of Virtus over Verna. However, I was not ready to pay 2.5 lakhs more just for the looks. I would have bought Virtus if it was substantially better than Verna in terms of driving experience. TD of all the cars sealed the decision to go with Verna.

Performance: Verna is the clear winner. Low-end torque was much better. The engine is also more refined. I liked the linear and strong power delivery.

Dynamics: I found Verna better on corners. However, the steering feel and feedback were better in VW siblings which made it more involving to drive. Verna could do better speeds on twisty roads and body roll was better controlled.

Comfort, Space, and Features: Ride quality was the best in Verna. High-speed rides were better in Germany. Space was similar in all 3 cars, but Verna did have a minor advantage. AC performance in Verna was too good compared to just average cooling in Virtus and Slavia.

I booked the Verna 1.5 SX TDGi MT. The colour choice was black. The car delivery was promised within a month. The dealer called me after a week asking if I would be interested in starry night colour and sent a few pics. It looked black in colour to my eyes. I wanted to check the starry night colour in person. The dealer arranged a visit to their stockyard. I saw a couple of Hyundai cars in Starry Night and just loved it. This shade is unique, it has dual character. It's black under the shade and dark blue under the sun. I changed the booking to Starry Night. The dealer was Kanchana Hyundai, Mangalore. Delivery was scheduled within 2 weeks.

I got the call from the dealer after 2 weeks that the car had reached the showroom. I immediately drove to check the car.

The car looked lovely in the starry night colour. No issues were noticed in PDI. I made the payment and completed all documentation. I asked the dealer to get the car temporarily registered in Karnataka and I would register it later in Kerala. The dealer took 2 days to get the temporary registration.

Delivery day

I went to the showroom for car delivery. The delivery experience was good. Dealer staff explained and gave a demo of various features and assisted in setting up the Hyundai Bluelink.

Price break-up

• Ex-showroom price: 14,83,500
• Insurance (with all the add-ons available): 63,000
• Road tax (Kerala): 2,23,000
• Temporary registration, number plate: 2,662
• Extended warranty: 8,501
• Accessories: 6,500
• Fastag: 500
• TDS: 14,835

On-road price: Rs 18,02,498

I enjoyed the 40 km drive back to my house. It's very addictive and fun to drive. FE was 10 km/l for the first short trip in my Verna.

I went to Kasaragod RTO with all the necessary forms given by the dealer. I submitted the same and got a link to pay the road tax. After paying the road tax, I was told to come the next day with the car for inspection. The inspection process was smooth. The inspector just checked the forms, ID card, engine and chassis number. I decided to run the car with a temporary number plate till I get the RC and install HSRP from the dealer.

Tyres and wheels upgrade

I was not a fan of OE black alloys. It doesn't really stand out. I wanted to upsize the tyres too for better handling and braking. I decided to go with 225/45 R17 tyres. Yokohama Bluearth GT was finalised. I was confused between OZ Envy and Lenso Conquista. Car Decor, Mangalore gave me the best deal considering the superb buyback price for OE tyres and wheels.

Yes, I opted for Lenso Conquista finally. These wheels and the wider tyres really transformed the looks of Verna.

• Yokohama Bluearth GT 225/45 R17 tyres: 44,000
• Lenso Conquista wheels: 62,000
• Wheel balancing, wheel nuts, tyre valves, and spanner: 4,000
• Buyback of OE tyres and wheels: 45,000

Total: Rs 65,000

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