Hyundai Verna Petrol Facelift Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Hyundai Verna Facelift Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Verna facelift petrol 2020 are:

• Plenty of features like ventilated seats, rear windshield curtains, 6 airbags, LED headlamps, paddle shifters with DCT, rear disc brakes, etc.
• 2020 facelift gets a significant redesign and mechanical updates; it looks like a generation change on paper as well as in-person
• Option of 3 engine-transmission combinations to choose from - 1.5L MT, 1.5L CVT and 1.0L turbo DCT
• Well-priced, VFM SX variant
• Great mileage figures; especially with the turbo petrol (19.2kmpl)

The Hyundai Verna facelift petrol 2020 has the following shortcomings or problems:

• SX (O) variant is quite expensive for what it offers even with the turbo DCT
• Dual-clutch (DCT) automatic is yet to prove its long-term reliability in our climatic and traffic conditions

What Is The Price Of The Hyundai Verna Petrol?

The Hyundai Verna petrol is available in 3 variants - S, SX and SX (O). The 1.5L normal petrol engine with 6-speed manual transmission is available in all three trim levels with prices ranging between Rs. 9.31 and 12.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The same 1.5L normal petrol engine with CVT automatic is available in the top 2 and costs Rs. 11.95 and 13.85 lakh. The turbo petrol engine with dual-clutch (DCT) automatic transmission is only available in the top-spec SX (O) variant for Rs. 14.0 lakh.

Hyundai Verna Petrol S - Base Model Features & Review

The Verna starts with the S variant at Rs. 9.31 lakh (ex-showroom). The S variant is available with 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. No automatic transmission is available in the base variant. Here are all the notable standard features of the Hyundai Verna facelift base variant:

• 2 front airbags
• 4 speakers
• Sunglass holder
• Chrome grille
• Rear parking sensors
• Steering-mounted controls
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Adjustable front headrests
• Manual day/night inside mirror
• Android Auto
• Fabric upholstery
• Body-coloured shark fin antenna
• Central locking with flippy key
• Apple Carplay
• Front armrest
• Analogue instrument cluster
• All power windows
• Dual-tone black beige cabin
• Rear armrest
• Full wheel covers
• Cooled glovebox
• 15-inch steel wheels
• ABS with EBD
• Rear AC vents
• Dual horn
• Manual AC
• Halogen reflector headlamps
• Tilt steering
• Lane-change indicator
• Power-adjustable outside mirrors
• Boot lamp

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The S variant covers most of the must-have features and it’s a good buy for budget buyers. But if you’re looking for better value and can afford to stretch your budget, then keep reading to get the answer.

The S variant covers most of the must-have features and a good buy for an entry point in the Verna petrol lineup. But if you’re looking for better value and can afford to stretch your budget, then keep reading to get the answer.

Hyundai Verna Petrol S vs SX Variant

The price difference between the Verna S and SX variant is Rs. 1.39 lakh and the SX petrol manual costs Rs. 10.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The Verna SX petrol with CVT automatic costs Rs. 11.95 lakh, which is Rs. 1.25 lakh more than the SX manual. The SX automatic doesn’t get any extra feature over the SX manual.

Here are the notable features of the Verna SX variant over the S variant:

• Reversing camera
• Rear windshield manual curtain
• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Leather gear and steering
• Rear defogger
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Power-folding outside mirrors
• Projector halogen headlamps
• Hands-free boot lid unlocking
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Digital instrument cluster
• Cornering headlamps
• Wireless phone charger
• 2-inch full-colour MID
• Automatic AC
• Automatic headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Cruise control
• Headlamp escort
• Boot lid cladding
• Front tweeters
• 16-inch grey alloys
• Electric sunroof

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The SX variant, with the manual or automatic transmission, is a fantastic value for money. It offers a nice balance of style and functional features and for a reasonable incremental price hike over the S variant. The automatic transmission is also well priced. The SX variant is our top recommendation regardless of which transmission you choose

Hyundai Verna Petrol SX vs SX (O) Variant

The price difference between the Verna Facelift SX and SX (O) variant is Rs. 1.9 for manual as well as automatic variants. The Verna petrol SX (O) costs Rs. 12.6 lakh with the manual and Rs. 13.85 lakh (ex-showroom) with the automatic transmission. The price difference between automatic and manual transmission remains the same at Rs. 1.25 lakh.

Here are the important additional features of the SX (O) variant on top of what’s available in the SX variant:

• 2 curtain and 2 thorax airbags
• HD display for infotainment
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Faux leather upholstery (MT)
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Bluelink Internet-connected telematics features
• Ventilated front seats
• 16-inch machined alloys
• Real leather upholstery (AT)
• Hill-start assist
• Telescopic steering
• LED headlamps
• ESC
• Burglar alarm

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The SX (O) variant adds some nice-to-have features along with a safety kit, which some might find indispensable. For the sum you’re paying on top of the SX trim though, it just doesn’t justify spending Rs. 1.9 lakh more. The SX (O) is an expensive upgrade over the SX variant and not recommended from a value-for-money perspective.

Hyundai Verna Petrol SX (O) CVT vs SX (O) Turbo DCT Variant

The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is only available in SX (O) variant and with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’s only Rs. 15,000 more expensive than the SX (O) petrol CVT and costs Rs. 13.99 lakh. Besides everything available in the SX (O) automatic, the turbo engine also brings some style, functional and safety features. Here’s the list:

• Front parking sensors
• Steering-mounted paddle shifters
• Black cabin with red accents
• Glossy black front grille
• Rear disc brakes
• Black antenna
• Dual tip exhaust
• Black outside mirrors

For about Rs. 15,000 over the SX (O) automatic, the SX (O) turbo automatic adds features worth more than that. The performance benefit over the 1.5L normal petrol alone justifies the price jump from the SX (O) CVT to turbo DCT. However, the price gap created by the non-turbo SX (O) variants is so big that the SX (O) turbo DCT doesn’t earn our recommendation.

Which Variant Of The Hyundai Verna Petrol Should You Buy?

The S variant is a respectable entry point into the Verna lineup. It’s also the only option under Rs. 10 lakh. So, it’ll also enjoy lower taxes in most states and therefore lower registration fee. The SX, however, is the best value offering with a fantastic mix of functional and style features. If you don’t mind crossing the Rs. 10 lakh mark, then this is an easy recommendation for manual as well as automatic buyers.

The SX (O) variant is an expensive upgrade regardless of which engine or transmission you pick. However, if you’re anyways considering the SX (O) 1.5L with the CVT automatic, then the SX (O) turbo with DCT is worth looking into. It’s a better value for money alternative as it offers better torque output and some style features to justify the price jump. Although, if you intend to hold on the car for much longer after the warranty expires, then the simpler 1.5L petrol engine might serve you better. Complex dual-clutch transmissions haven’t fared well in our brutal climatic and driving conditions. Therefore, these transmissions have questionable long-term reliability prospects.

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Hyundai Verna Petrol vs Competition - Engine Specifications

The 2020 Hyundai Verna petrol is available with 2 petrol engine options - a 1.5L normal petrol engine and a 1.0L turbo petrol engine. The normal petrol engine is available with a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic transmission while the turbo only gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The Verna 1.5L petrol has respectable power and torque figures for its class and a decent fuel efficiency figure too. But, the turbo shines with its wide and meaty torque band and a phenomenal 19.2kmpl mileage figure, which is second only to the Ciaz hybrid.

Hyundai Verna Petrol vs Competitors - Dimensions Specifications

In terms of dimensions, the Verna is again a middle-of-the-road option in the C-segment; satisfactory but not exemplary. If you’re looking for a big sedan, then the new City should be high on your list as it has gone from being the narrowest car in the segment to become the widest. Moreover, its length of 4549mm technically puts it in the D segment. It’s longer than some of the older generation D-segment sedans like the Corolla and Civic. Regardless of that, the new Verna manages to hold its ground rather well and is still one of the bigger cars in its class.

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What Are The Colour Options Of Hyundai Verna?

The 2020 Hyundai Verna facelift is available in the following colour options:

• Blue
• Silver
• Red
• Grey
• White
• Black

The all-black interior is exclusively available with the SX (O) turbo DCT.

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.