Re: Hyundai Verna : Official Review Quote:
Originally Posted by hardilip Hi All,
I am thinking of upgrading my verna sx(o) diesel head light. Can you suggest the models that fits the existing projector that comes with the vehicle. I don't want to slit / cut any electrical and just want to replace the bulbs. | Quote:
Originally Posted by KaranP Upgrades done:
1. 4300k Osram HIDs in stock projectors
Any idea if this would affect warranty? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Diesel lover Do the existing owners of the new Verna feel the need for an upgrade of stock headlights?
If yes, what are the options that do not void warranty? | Quote:
Originally Posted by AYP It is my firm belief that one should go for a German only if he is going for the best engine of the lot, which in this case is the 1.5 TDI and not the MPI petrol engine. Yes, the maintenance will be a bit expensive at around 12-14k for the Vento(slightly cheaper for the Rapid), however you may be able to negate the maintenance cost a bit if you drive more than 15K every year, since VW/Skoda has a service interval of 1 year/15k kms.
Spare parts will be a bit expensive when compared to the competition. There is no going around that. However, VW has started to offer warranty upto 7 years now, thus negating the high spares part to some extent. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...nty-india.html (Volkswagen now offers 7-year extended warranty in India)
So basically if you don't mind going for a diesel, I'd suggest you to go for it over the Verna. The 1.5 TDI is a stonker of an engine and coupled with discounts, it should make for a great deal. The only remaining issue would be questionable A.S.S. especially w.r.t. Hyundai and Honda.
However, when it comes to petrol, it is better to stick to the Hyundai or the Honda. | Quote:
Originally Posted by X-Factor If the boot, bonnet or any door is open the car will lock silently. But the big question is, does that horn provide any value in terms of theft protection? I have seen many mentioning it is not safe to unplug it, but my experience is that it is just a horn to indicate door open/close and doesn't provide any hooter kind of functionality as in Maruti cars if there is forced entry. Can someone reconfirm this by opening the car using key after locking it with remote?
The headlight is adequate although I have seen many upgrading it in the quest of more brightness. A straight fit upgrade would be Philips Xterme Vision or Osram Night Breaker HB3 bulbs, but the increase in brightness is marginal. For more light, you can look at HID upgrade which if you do at Hyundai Service Center will retain your warranty but costs approx 12K while you can do it outside for half the price at the risk of fake warranty concerns by the dealership.
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As long as the wires are not cut, there would be no warranty issues. I upgraded to HIDs few days back and the service centre was okay with it, when it went for the first service.
For all the users wanting to upgrade the headlight bulbs the socket type is HB3. I had upgraded to Osram Xenarc 4300k HIDs but the right side HID stopped working, so for the time being i am using Philips crystal vision. HIDs definitely are brighter and make things much more visible but the throw area remains the same.
@AYP: Having owned both Vento 1.6TDi and now the Verna 1.6 Crdi AT, i am sure the Hyundai diesel is the pick of the lot when it comes to power and refinement. Where the VW diesel trumps the Hyundai is the in gear acceleration. I would say from 80-110 the Tdi feels much much quicker. Refinement is one area where TDi mills don't even compete. Verna is so much quieter than even our Jetta TDi.
@X-Factor: The beep accompanied by the locking and unlocking of the car is indeed the theft alarm alert as well. So in case anyone thinks of removing the beep, say goodbye to the theft alarm. All one needs to do is sit inside the car and then lock it with the remote. Now open any door and you can hear the theft alarm working all the way to glory. Tried, tested and now reporting.
Also sharing this for everyone, Hyundai has not yet implemented the mandatory speed alert for 80 and 120 kmph in the Verna. My car is november manufactured SX(O) Crdi AT and i am glad i do not have to listen to an irritating beep on a car which does 70kms of highway drives daily.
Last edited by ramneek009 : 20th December 2018 at 16:54.
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