[rohanjf]

So, is Hyundai going to sell the new Verna alongside the old Verna and the Accent?

[rohan_iitr]

Really a half-hearted attempt from Hyundai.

The pointed headlights and after-market style front bumper do not go well with the overall looks of the car.

I feel bad for the front bumper. Poor fellow is always the first one to take the hit (pun intended) during these transformations.

Rohan

[satvian]

The new Hyundai Verna is launched officially in India. It i nowhere close to the Verna being launched in Korea. Just some basic facelift on the front grille, back lights look ordinary again

[iPai]

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Really a half-hearted attempt from Hyundai.

The pointed headlights and after-market style front bumper do not go well with the overall looks of the car.

I feel bad for the front bumper. Poor fellow is always the first one to take the hit (pun intended) during these transformations.

Rohan

Nice one!

Its shocking that despite all feedback from people and in spite of the nature and features of competition, Hyundai doesn't improve upon the handling, ride and suspension front. Looks are subjective, so may not affect as much( only to some extent). But features? No Steering mounted controls! No air bags. The base model might be cheaper than SX4, but the higher end though cheaper by some 20 odd Ks lacks the above two important features! And missing air bags is ridiculous! Even Micra is supposed to give it.

I do not understand the marketing strategy. I guess they are not interested in selling sedans in India!

And as far as ride, handling and suspension is concerned, i don't think they ahve the competency. Otherwise they would have corrected long time ago isn't it?

[MihirC]

I completely agree with you i Pai, airbags should have been standard on the top end model. Im not a fan of hyundai cars at all, but atleast take a hint from the i 20 with respect to certain safety and comfort features considering the top end model is almost 9L OTR. Simple features like steering controls , 6 airbags atleast as an option would have been a good thing to boost the already sagging sales and it would have also helped in making a solid base for the all new Verna which will be coming in 2011.

[Arkin evoisrevo]

Originally Posted by Amartya

So you love it only for the engine right (and that has to be the diesel)?

Yeah. The diesel is the best performer in its class isn't it?
I like the interiors too.

Originally Posted by Amartya

Yes, this was raised as a point by SidIndica, about how there were a large number of Verna's that got involved in crashes, and if I can recall correctly, most of them were diesels. While I think that is not any proof, but I hate Hyundai for getting rid of the rear discs surreptitiously.

Its so irritating that a car of such class doesn't offer class leading safety, when car(S) half the price offer the same.

[poloman]

Hyundai is suffering from dual personality disorder as a car maker. 6 air bags in a lower segment model and nil airbags in a more powerful higher segment model..!!
The grill inserts look like some one has knocked them down and about to fall.! Or is it something like an a/c vent which can be moved up and down?No idea why car makers are coming up with such crap looking designs.

[sidindica]

the photos

the front end. actually it looks pretty better from this angle in person. But still I cannot digest it..


new front grill with lip-locking feature..yummy..


sharp eye headlamps and new round fog lights


tear drop shape, reminds me of 1998 santro.


new fog lights


didnt know what to call..lol


thoda sa niche se ek shot, looks ugly to me still


front 3 quarter profile


VGT badging, indicator has been moved and replaced with side moulding


new OSRVM with LED turn signals


side profile, the car can look good with a side skirt and 205 size tyres on 15" wheels. 14" alloys look puny and malnourished.


new clear lens rear tail lamp, typical quirky Korean look.


new chrome tipped exhaust looks cool.


rear reflector at the middle of rear bumper.


new 2 tone body colour plus chrome rear license plate garnish


SX CRDI, the top end model. ABS standard.


left taillamp.


rear 3 quarter profile.


new rear bumper with integrated faux diffuser look upmarket and reduce the visual bulk.


rear side profile.

[samsan02]

Hyundai provides airbags in i20 and even in i10 but not in Verna . Thats because I think they don't export any Verna out of india. So providing a verna with airbags means further development costs for them.

Verna sells solely because of its engines and sedan lovers out there.
And some stupid guy would buy it minus the airbags and pay a hefty 10L for some variants. I dont know how the sales guy would be pitching top end i20/verna about safety aspect to the same customer.

[sidindica]

more pics

interiors are the same. no changes except the whole backlit illumination is blue instead of green. door pads


the one new bit is a new instrument cluster design. blue backlit from earlier green. SX gets trip computer standard, base models just get normal trip meters.


2 din audio system with CD/MP3 player and a seperate remote is standard. No USB/aux provided. the same audio is now optional on base models.


automatic climate control only standard on top end SX models


same high quality dash, bland design pretty dated.


rear seating is low, legroom decent.fabric reeks of quality.


co driver side view of the dash. NO airbags standard on any model.


front side shot-doesn't it remind you of 1998 santro?


luggage net standard on SX.


crdi engine 1.5 110 ps, the road rocket and the reason for vena's success.


just love this font and the cover!


yet another shot


or another one? colour is blushing red, same as in I10.


deep ocean blue. reminded me of disney's uncle scrooge who may have designed.


deep ocean blue CVVT petrol


silver one...reminded me of flintstones perhaps? droopy eyes and lip licked grille?


close up shot of a car-toon. geesh..hyundai..why have you messed up?


silver verna's rear looks pretty nice.

[sidindica]

Originally Posted by rohanjf

So, is Hyundai going to sell the new Verna alongside the old Verna and the Accent?

the old verna is discontinued, replaced by the verna transform you see in the pics.

Originally Posted by satvian

The new Hyundai Verna is launched officially in India. It i nowhere close to the Verna being launched in Korea. Just some basic facelift on the front grille, back lights look ordinary again

the fluidic sculpture verna is NOT yet launched in Korea, in fact, China will get this model first. The same verna transform is on sale in Korea.

See this link: ????? :: ??

OT: Pics of I20 1.4 AT BS 4. only comes in asta trim. No sunroof and 6 airbags option in AT.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Would have looked somewhat better had it been a black grill, IMO!!!

[Amartya]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Would have looked somewhat better had it been a black grill, IMO!!!

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Absolutely, you did well with this mod. In fact the grill is the worst bit about the redesign. It looks like Hyundai rummaged through it's mid-nineties parts bin to get this.

[prince_pervez]

Originally Posted by sidindica

the photos

I liked the interiors more. The Console is bland.
It really needs side skirts. Well, it has front, doesn't it ?
Tail lamp assembly is good.

I'm sure it will look good in Black and White colors.

Originally Posted by samsan02

Thats because I think they don't export any Verna out of india.

There are plenty of Vernas here. Same design as in India. Only LHD I'm not sure if they are getting exported out of India or Korea, to the USA.
Lets see if there are any takers for the new design here. Is this is global face lift or only for India.

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Would have looked somewhat better had it been a black grill, IMO!!!

Lol! Sid mentioned Fred Flintstone and Scrooge, this looks like Adolf Hitler man!

[rohan_iitr]

As seen in the above pics, Hyundai has installed air balloons in the front and rear windsheilds to compensate for the lack of airbags.

It is as if they are mocking customers who want airbags in Verna.

Rohan