Hyundai Verna Automatic launched!!!

SS-Traveller · 13th February 2009, 00:29

No airbags OR ABS in even the VGT SX or VGT SX A/T. ABS is OPTIONAL, to be fitted at the factory on order and delivered after 10-12 days. Hyundai is REALLY taking its customers for granted.

nanopano · 13th February 2009, 15:13

I think that's a great car. I have heard that it is the first diesel automatic car in the segment.

VSG12777 · 13th February 2009, 19:26

SS-Traveller:

I just checked the Hyundai India website and ABS appears to be standard on the 1.6 VTVT, 1.5 CRDI VGT SX and 1.5 CRDI VGT SX Auto. All the top models now come standard with alloys, front seat armrest etc. Small but nice upgrade. But the airbags are a glaring omission for a car in this price bracket. Wonder when Hyundai is gonna wake up and realise it.

Warm regards,
Venkat

Mpower · 13th February 2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

This auto by the looks of it is rudimentary as compared with the City AT.

1. No clutch lock up

Only 4 speeds. A diesel with its narrower power bands can benefit from a five speed.

No lockup? Could you please state the source of your info? I will be shocked that if anybody offers an autobox in the year 2009 without a T/C lockup clutch.
4 speed auto is not a big deal at all. In fact the 14 lakh Corolla is only a 4-speed auto as are many other cars in that segment in USDM. Honda is an exception and they have gone 5+ speeds across the board.

SS-Traveller · 13th February 2009, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSG12777

I just checked the Hyundai India website and ABS appears to be standard on the 1.6 VTVT, 1.5 CRDI VGT SX and 1.5 CRDI VGT SX Auto.

That's not exactly what Hyundai does on the ground. The SX & SX Auto versions have both a non-ABS and ABS type. They sell the non-ABS version as standard, then if you ask for ABS, you pay 26k extra and wait till they make and send it to you from their Chennai factory on order. Usually only the non-ABS SX is available for ready delivery. That's like having the Swift ZXi with AND without ABS! Top-end versions are supposed to always have the full decoration, incuding the cherry and icing. Shouldn't have options there.

Comrade · 14th February 2009, 11:57

MY TAKE ON THE AIRBAGS ISSUE:

The so called small cars (i10 and i20) are exclusively manufactured in India (correct me if I am wrong). So Hyundai needs to setup that manufacturing ability, at least for export models. Hence even Indian models benefit in the process. However, I doubt Verna is exported to other countries from India. Hence a setup for such features (vendors or imports, assembly line) would be useless in terms of cost unless Hyundai can sell such models substantially. And we know demand (relative to base models) for such models in India.

sameel · 14th February 2009, 12:18

stop bickering for the airbags!! the threads name is Verna Automatic ! and not blame hyundai for not giving airbags in verna

what ever! those who want airbags as compulsary go for some other car!
somebody post the auto test drive report!

luvjascha · 15th February 2009, 16:48

Greetings,

Is the price difference of 78.5K justified for the following extra features that the SX comes equipped with?

Exterior Features

Alloy Wheels

Interior Features

Wooden Finish Panels
Seat Back Pockets
Leather Wrapped SW and Gear Knob

Convenience Features

Luggage Net
FATC
Sun glass holder
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Tripcomputer

Seating Features

Front Seat Center Armrest
Dual Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Safety Features

Keyless Entry
ABS

What do you guys think?

Max · 15th February 2009, 17:02

verna looks very cheap and small car, not worth 10lakhs in my opinion. Hell i won't even pay 8 lakhs for it. It has no image, no grade, huydai people are gone crazzy pricing such small car 10lakhs.

ImmortalZ · 15th February 2009, 20:54

Buy Skoda. Get lots of image and lots of holes in your wallet.

Fountainheader · 15th February 2009, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

verna looks very cheap and small car, not worth 10lakhs in my opinion. Hell i won't even pay 8 lakhs for it. It has no image, no grade, huydai people are gone crazzy pricing such small car 10lakhs.

You define cheapness from the exterior ? It isnt a head turner like the Civic or ANHC, but the interiors are classy enough. Atleast better than the SX4s and Fiestas of the world.

If you really need some snob value, buy the Octavia/Laura

The points by ImmortalZ are valid.

Rodeo · 15th February 2009, 21:27

What's the On-road price of Sonata Diesel Auto? I thinks its around 14L on road. According to me Sonata is more VFM tan Verna.

ImmortalZ · 15th February 2009, 21:36

Sonata Transform CRDi A/T is 16.65L ex-showroom.

Accelerator · 16th February 2009, 16:55

Guyz I just took a drive of the Verna AT...
The car rocks... the same engine, not much changes though but the idea to put an AT in disel is great...

There are not much changes in other departments also, but the fun about the car is the drive... seems like a promising package...

luvjascha · 16th February 2009, 18:27

Guys, any one have pictures of the stock alloys?

What would they fetch, at the time of exchanging the tires and better looking alloys (aftermarket tire shop, that is)?

13th February 2009, 00:29	#46
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,143 Times View My Garage	No airbags OR ABS in even the VGT SX or VGT SX A/T. ABS is OPTIONAL, to be fitted at the factory on order and delivered after 10-12 days. Hyundai is REALLY taking its customers for granted.
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13th February 2009, 15:13	#47
nanopano BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 0 Times	I think that's a great car. I have heard that it is the first diesel automatic car in the segment.
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13th February 2009, 19:26	#48
VSG12777 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 208 Thanked: 41 Times	SS-Traveller: I just checked the Hyundai India website and ABS appears to be standard on the 1.6 VTVT, 1.5 CRDI VGT SX and 1.5 CRDI VGT SX Auto. All the top models now come standard with alloys, front seat armrest etc. Small but nice upgrade. But the airbags are a glaring omission for a car in this price bracket. Wonder when Hyundai is gonna wake up and realise it. Warm regards, Venkat
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14th February 2009, 11:57	#51
Comrade BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 543 Thanked: 1,203 Times	MY TAKE ON THE AIRBAGS ISSUE: The so called small cars (i10 and i20) are exclusively manufactured in India (correct me if I am wrong). So Hyundai needs to setup that manufacturing ability, at least for export models. Hence even Indian models benefit in the process. However, I doubt Verna is exported to other countries from India. Hence a setup for such features (vendors or imports, assembly line) would be useless in terms of cost unless Hyundai can sell such models substantially. And we know demand (relative to base models) for such models in India.
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14th February 2009, 12:18	#52
sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	stop bickering for the airbags!! the threads name is Verna Automatic ! and not blame hyundai for not giving airbags in verna what ever! those who want airbags as compulsary go for some other car! somebody post the auto test drive report!
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15th February 2009, 16:48	#53
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	1.6 VTVT vs 1.6 SX VTVT Greetings, Is the price difference of 78.5K justified for the following extra features that the SX comes equipped with? Exterior Features Alloy Wheels Interior Features Wooden Finish Panels Seat Back Pockets Leather Wrapped SW and Gear Knob Convenience Features Luggage Net FATC Sun glass holder Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Tripcomputer Seating Features Front Seat Center Armrest Dual Height Adjustable Driver Seat Safety Features Keyless Entry ABS What do you guys think?
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15th February 2009, 17:02	#54
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 98 Times View My Garage	verna looks very cheap and small car, not worth 10lakhs in my opinion. Hell i won't even pay 8 lakhs for it. It has no image, no grade, huydai people are gone crazzy pricing such small car 10lakhs.
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15th February 2009, 20:54	#55
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Buy Skoda. Get lots of image and lots of holes in your wallet.
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15th February 2009, 21:27	#57
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	What's the On-road price of Sonata Diesel Auto? I thinks its around 14L on road. According to me Sonata is more VFM tan Verna.
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15th February 2009, 21:36	#58
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Sonata Transform CRDi A/T is 16.65L *ex-showroom. Last edited by ImmortalZ : 15th February 2009 at 21:38.*
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16th February 2009, 16:55	#59
Accelerator BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 47 Thanked: 13 Times	Took a TD Guyz I just took a drive of the Verna AT... The car rocks... the same engine, not much changes though but the idea to put an AT in disel is great... There are not much changes in other departments also, but the fun about the car is the drive... seems like a promising package...
	() Thanks

16th February 2009, 18:27	#60
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Guys, any one have pictures of the stock alloys? What would they fetch, at the time of exchanging the tires and better looking alloys (aftermarket tire shop, that is)?
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