Verna to be showcased by Hyundai dealers (Delhi) today(Full specs, page6)

IMP · 11th September 2006, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Nice work there. I wonder what they're 'testing', though - I thought dealers already have stocks of this car for the launch?

yes 'Testing' is not the correct word, maybe it is one of the first vehicles which was delivered to the dealer over here.

Mpower · 11th September 2006, 22:19

The new 4 cylinder diesel is a supposed to be a scorcher according to some international reviews.
Ford will have to bring in its bigger diesel if it wants to stay in the power race.

PS: did you guys notice they are building the new Verna and the Xing in the same assembly line.

rahul_intlad · 11th September 2006, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Mpower

PS: did you guys notice they are building the new Verna and the Xing in the same assembly line.

Yes did notice that but i thought it happens to cars with a common platform.How is this [verna xing same assembly line thing] possible.

Surprise · 12th September 2006, 10:37

Uncovered pictures doesn't appeal me as partially covered one's. Side view of the car is great.

Looks spacious.

brraj · 12th September 2006, 10:58

Hi,

The great thing in this car is 23.5kg of torque.

cheers
rajs

GTO · 12th September 2006, 11:31

Monkey says that between the Fiesta and Verna..there is no winner on the looks front. But the Verna looks decidedly more spacious, has better interiors and more power.

Time for Ford to do what they do best...chop prices!

Rover · 12th September 2006, 12:33

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Originally Posted by Mpower

PS: did you guys notice they are building the new Verna and the Xing in the same assembly line.

I saw that at the Toyota plant, too. They were assemling the Qualis and Corolla on the same line - 1 Corolla after every 3 Qualises. This quite some time back - Qualis was still in production.

Mad Monkey · 12th September 2006, 15:19

their are 2 assembly halls . all are built on the same assembly line irrespective of platform and randomly...

the verna felt much better than the fiesta ..could be because it was fresh of the assembly line or the roads in the factory were just very good .... cause of that i cant say much about the suspension .cant say about the power as i did not go above 20 km/h due to speed restrictions at the factory . personally i do not like the interiors ....

tsk1979 · 13th September 2006, 11:42

So what we have here is a 70bhp ford vs a 110bhp verna.
Sales and support spares part prices : hyundai wins
Performance : Hyundai wins
FE : Maybe ford wins, but in a diesel a difference of 2-3kmpl wont make much of a difference.

So if hyundai prices the verna at Ford prices, ford will have to do a fusion on the fiesta(read 50K discount).

All in all good for the consumer. Its high time more people crashed into tata mid size diesel party, though its a pity that nobody can sell a Common rail midsize diesel below 5L, except the Tatas

fb1 · 13th September 2006, 12:51

truly dissapointed with the front look of the car, looks good from behind, side... the headlights just kill it... way too old fashioned and not aggressive like the new civic... :( I guess il have to go for the FIesta 1.6 instead of verna or swift sport 1.6 when it comes out

Mallikarjun · 13th September 2006, 17:30

Any news on the pricing? That will be the deciding factor. If they can price it around Fiesta/Aveo 1.4 variants, it will be a big success.

grvanand · 13th September 2006, 19:45

I just saw the pics of Verna in 3 door hatch. It really looks stunning. Hope they bring this too.

MalluDude · 13th September 2006, 19:46

Dealer at Cochin assured me it'll hit the market in a couple of weeks. He's uncertain about the prices, but says there's a 1.6 version with ABS, etc, etc at 7.2 L. And Accent/VIVA crdi prices will come down further...

theMAG · 13th September 2006, 21:49

I honestly dont see any performing assets for the Verna - the package, timing or pricing. I would expect it to probably bump around with the Aveo for sales, with negligible impact on the Fiesta. This, unless there's an attractive pricing - which Hyundai will be ill advised to do for reasons of branding and market perception.

Fuelled · 14th September 2006, 01:03

Hey guys found a small road test for the crdi model(which i'm assuming is THE model in the Verna lineup)

http://www.motioncars.com/drives/02...._01/index.html

ENJOY

11th September 2006, 22:19	#47
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	The new 4 cylinder diesel is a supposed to be a scorcher according to some international reviews. Ford will have to bring in its bigger diesel if it wants to stay in the power race. PS: did you guys notice they are building the new Verna and the Xing in the same assembly line. Last edited by Mpower : 12th September 2006 at 19:09.
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12th September 2006, 10:37	#49
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Uncovered pictures doesn't appeal me as partially covered one's. Side view of the car is great. Looks spacious.
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12th September 2006, 10:58	#50
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,282 Times	Hi, The great thing in this car is 23.5kg of torque. cheers rajs
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12th September 2006, 11:31	#51
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Monkey says that between the Fiesta and Verna..there is no winner on the looks front. But the Verna looks decidedly more spacious, has better interiors and more power. Time for Ford to do what they do best...chop prices!
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12th September 2006, 15:19	#53
Mad Monkey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 274 Thanked: 456 Times	their are 2 assembly halls . all are built on the same assembly line irrespective of platform and randomly... the verna felt much better than the fiesta ..could be because it was fresh of the assembly line or the roads in the factory were just very good .... cause of that i cant say much about the suspension .cant say about the power as i did not go above 20 km/h due to speed restrictions at the factory . personally i do not like the interiors ....
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13th September 2006, 11:42	#54
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	So what we have here is a 70bhp ford vs a 110bhp verna. Sales and support spares part prices : hyundai wins Performance : Hyundai wins FE : Maybe ford wins, but in a diesel a difference of 2-3kmpl wont make much of a difference. So if hyundai prices the verna at Ford prices, ford will have to do a fusion on the fiesta(read 50K discount). All in all good for the consumer. Its high time more people crashed into tata mid size diesel party, though its a pity that nobody can sell a Common rail midsize diesel below 5L, except the Tatas
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13th September 2006, 12:51	#55
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	truly dissapointed with the front look of the car, looks good from behind, side... the headlights just kill it... way too old fashioned and not aggressive like the new civic... :( I guess il have to go for the FIesta 1.6 instead of verna or swift sport 1.6 when it comes out
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13th September 2006, 17:30	#56
Mallikarjun BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 44 Thanked: 8 Times	Any news on the pricing? That will be the deciding factor. If they can price it around Fiesta/Aveo 1.4 variants, it will be a big success.
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13th September 2006, 19:45	#57
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	I just saw the pics of Verna in 3 door hatch. It really looks stunning. Hope they bring this too.
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13th September 2006, 19:46	#58
MalluDude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 397 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Dealer at Cochin assured me it'll hit the market in a couple of weeks. He's uncertain about the prices, but says there's a 1.6 version with ABS, etc, etc at 7.2 L. And Accent/VIVA crdi prices will come down further...
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13th September 2006, 21:49	#59
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	I honestly dont see any performing assets for the Verna - the package, timing or pricing. I would expect it to probably bump around with the Aveo for sales, with negligible impact on the Fiesta. This, unless there's an attractive pricing - which Hyundai will be ill advised to do for reasons of branding and market perception.
	() Thanks

14th September 2006, 01:03	#60
Fuelled BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 252 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey guys found a small road test for the crdi model(which i'm assuming is THE model in the Verna lineup) http://www.motioncars.com/drives/02...._01/index.html ENJOY
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