Hyundai Motors had last unveiled the new Verna in a concept form at the 2016 Beijing Motors Show. This time around, a production ready model has been spotted at the company warehouse. Reports indicate that the new Verna will be will be showcased at the upcoming Chengdu motor show in China. The India-bound model is expected to continue being powered by existing engine options, while upgrades will be restricted to its design and features.
Based on images, the new Verna gets a large hexagonal grille with horizontal slats sharing some similarity with the one seen on the recently launched Elantra in India. The sedan now features larger wrap around cluster headlamps with LED and black accents. The sides get smooth character lines, chrome door handles and sharply designed ORVMs. The rear section features sleek wraparound tail lamps, a large boot lid and a redesigned bumper. In terms of dimension, the new sedan will measure about 4,380 mm in length, 1,728 mm in width, 1,460 mm in height and get a wheelbase of about 2,600 mm.
The China-bound Verna will be powered by the 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engine options which generate about 100bhp and 123bhp of power respectively. As for India, it will continue to be powered by 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre engine options in petrol and diesel. The new model is expected to be launched in the country sometime by mid next year.
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