Hyundai Verna : Official Review

[spacescreamer]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

1GB of space can hold quiet many songs, but I have a feeling that loading up too many songs might slug the interface. I guess, the interface also shares the same storage space along with downloaded contacts. I can be wrong here though. Have you faced any performance impact storing song collections in that internal space?

Have operated a unit which had 80 songs stored, have not seen any sluggishness. Hopefully, they have included a capable flash memory and/or it is a dedicated storage unit.

[jjake47]

Just a shot in the dark, but by any chance does anyone know if the deliveries of the 2019 make/model have started in Bangalore or any related ETA?

[drhoneycake]

So, finally installed the Sony XAV-AX5000 into my 4-year old Verna. Wired it up in such a way that I retained the factory USB port, Bluetooth mic, steering controls and even the backup camera. Flush mount dash kit as well.

Will post the complete DIY shortly. Some pictures for now.

[Myth_sx]

Originally Posted by drhoneycake

So, finally installed the Sony XAV-AX5000 into my 4-year old Verna. Wired it up in such a way that I retained the factory USB port, Bluetooth mic, steering controls and even the backup camera. Flush mount dash kit as well.

Will post the complete DIY shortly. Some pictures for now.

Congrats on the DIY upgrade ! Good to know that you were able to retain the stock functionality with an aftermarket units.

What happened to the earlier OEM Unit imported from Korea ? I remember that one providing almost all of the features of this current unit.

Looking forward to a detailed thread/post on the upgrade and challenges faced, if any.

[spacescreamer]

Any idea how much does the Hyundai band costs? The one that comes with SX(O) variant,and if that one can be used with any other verna model (even with reduced functionalities?

[vnabhi]

Questions for Verna owners:

1.Of the two USB slots, which one can be used for Android auto? I know that the one on the extreme left is for usb charging, and I guess that cannot be used for Android Auto. So if i use the other usb slot for a long time, will the phone get discharged? Or will that slot also charge the phone's battery?

2. When one uses the switch to open the sunroof, do both the glass and the solid cover below open at the same time? Or does only the glass open, and the solid cover needs to be opened by hand?

Thanks.

[hardilip]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Questions for Verna owners:

1.Of the two USB slots, which one can be used for Android auto? I know that the one on the extreme left is for usb charging, and I guess that cannot be used for Android Auto. So if i use the other usb slot for a long time, will the phone get discharged? Or will that slot also charge the phone's battery?

2. When one uses the switch to open the sunroof, do both the glass and the solid cover below open at the same time? Or does only the glass open, and the solid cover needs to be opened by hand?

Thanks.

1. The USB slot on the extreme right is meant for Android Auto. The one on extreme left is just for charging. Both the port charges the phone. Even if Android Auto is on, the phone gets charged as well. Hope this answers your questions.

2. Yes the solid cover needs to be opened by hand. Only the glass opens by switch.

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by hardilip

1. The USB slot on the extreme right is meant for Android Auto. The one on extreme left is just for charging. Both the port charges the phone. Even if Android Auto is on, the phone gets charged as well. Hope this answers your questions.

2. Yes the solid cover needs to be opened by hand. Only the glass opens by switch.

Thank you so much. My son's pal's Verna is with us for the next 2 months,and hence my curiosity.

i am pretty much impressed with the host of features in it. The cooled seats is the most awesome among them---I do sweat on the back during long journeys on my Fiesta, despite a powerful AC. Kudos to Hyundai for such a thoughtful feature.

I've also driven it both in the city and on the highway, and was quite happy to know that it does not have the nervous handling and bounciness of the previous Verna at high speeds. It is still not on par with the Fiesta on both handling and steering feel, but yes, the steering feel is leagues ahead of the first gen Verna. I'm also impressed that it does not have low end lag that the first gen had.

Overall I am mighty impressed.

[hardilip]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Thank you so much. My son's pal's Verna is with us for the next 2 months,and hence my curiosity.

i am pretty much impressed with the host of features in it. The cooled seats is the most awesome among them---I do sweat on the back during long journeys on my Fiesta, despite a powerful AC. Kudos to Hyundai for such a thoughtful feature.

I've also driven it both in the city and on the highway, and was quite happy to know that it does not have the nervous handling and bounciness of the previous Verna at high speeds. It is still not on par with the Fiesta on both handling and steering feel, but yes, the steering feel is leagues ahead of the first gen Verna. I'm also impressed that it does not have low end lag that the first gen had.

Overall I am mighty impressed.

Just a correction to what I told, the solid cover as well pulls back when we open the sunroof.

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by hardilip

Just a correction to what I told, the solid cover as well pulls back when we open the sunroof.

I did not see that happening, when I opened it a couple of times. Let me try again. Thanks for the update.

[PetrolRider]

Scenario:
- Doing around 60kmph in city and suddenly noticed an obstacle (pothole / dog etc.).
- Stomped on brake pedal and felt that speed reducing satisfactorily with respect to depressing of pedal.
- Around midway of brake pedal travel, ABS kicks in resulting loss of aggressive braking
- Hit that pothole hard, albeit with slightly reduced speed

I think the ABS kicks in too early and unnecessarily? I even noticed ABS kicking in with a speed lesser that 30KMPH once over proper paved road in city. Should I be concerned?

I am more worried about situations where navigating around is not possible (read city traffic).

[Myth_sx]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

Scenario:
I think the ABS kicks in too early and unnecessarily? I even noticed ABS kicking in with a speed lesser that 30KMPH once over proper paved road in city. Should I be concerned?

I am more worried about situations where navigating around is not possible (read city traffic).

I have the exact same concern. ABS kicks in early, always assuming that the car will not stop. In case you step on some gravel or sand at that point, the brake pressure is released, expecting you to steer your way out of the situation.

I had thought of installing brake pads with better bite and tires with better grip, but unsure of the outcome.

~Verna 2014

[drhoneycake]

Originally Posted by Myth_sx

Congrats on the DIY upgrade ! Good to know that you were able to retain the stock functionality with an aftermarket units.

What happened to the earlier OEM Unit imported from Korea ? I remember that one providing almost all of the features of this current unit.

Looking forward to a detailed thread/post on the upgrade and challenges faced, if any.

The Korean unit was working fine, but then my friend got a used Fluidic Verna and begged me to give him the headunit. After a lot of haggling, finally sold it to him

The DIY is almost complete, shall have it online by tonight.

[drhoneycake]

Had a narrow escape today. Was entering NICE road from Mysore Road toll. Was doing 45-50 when I heard a loud bang.

I thought it was a tyre burst, but on inspection, the tyre was fine, but the alloy wheel had cracked

What could cause this ???

Now I need to scourge for a single alloy wheel

[Traveler]

That sure looks like a manufacturing defect. You should take it up with Hyundai if there alloys are original Hyundai fitment.