Hyundai has been engaged on the next-gen Verna for a while now, and it’s anticipated to debut globally on the upcoming Auto Expo 2023. While earlier sightings of the check mule have given us hints of the next-gen Verna’s design, new spy images now give us a primary have a look at the inside of the 2023 Verna. The largest takeaway? A big horizontal dual-screen infotainment setup.

1. Next-gen Verna to get twin display setup
2. Will get ADAS tech like lane maintain help, adaptive cruise management
3. To be bought as a petroleum solely mannequin

2023 Hyundai Verna: inside spied

The inside of the Verna check mule noticed right here remains to be closely camouflaged, however what will be clearly seen is a brand new steady dual-screen setup for the infotainment system with out a separate instrument binnacle.

While this inside setup has not been seen on any Hyundai mannequin in India earlier than, the South Korean carmaker already gives the same format on the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs which might be on sale globally. Even the slim band of AC vents under the infotainment display is much like the Ioniq fashions. In reality, the Ioniq 5, which is anticipated to reach in India earlier than the next-gen Verna, would be the first mannequin to supply Hyundai’s dual-screen setup in India.

Like the Ioniq fashions then, the system is prone to be a touch-based unit and can include an array of connectivity options. Although not seen within the spy image, Hyundai can be prone to retain bodily buttons and knobs for the HVAC management, much like the Ioniq fashions. As now we have reported earlier than, the next-gen Verna can even include ADAS options equivalent to lane departure warning, lane maintain help, adaptive cruise management and ahead collision mitigation.

The twin display format was initially utilized by Mercedes-Benz in fashions such because the previous-generation S-Class and the current-gen E-Class, and was as soon as thought-about a premium function. It was then democratised by the Mahindra XUV700 in India, and is now being more and more adopted by an increasing number of cars. Even the upcoming Kia Seltos facelift will boast of the same format.

2023 Hyundai Verna: what else is understood?

Previous spy footage of the next-gen Verna present styling cues that point out it might have a design closely impressed by the new Elantra. The new Verna will observe Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language, with a large grille that merges into the headlamps. It can have a fastback-like styling with a tapered roof, Tucson-like chrome styling parts on the C-pillar and dual-tone alloy wheels.

As far as engines are involved, Hyundai is predicted to proceed the present 115hp, 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine together with the 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Creta. The present Verna makes use of the smaller 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit from the i20. However, the 1.5-litre diesel engine can be discontinued on the next-gen Verna and in addition the i20, because of the upcoming RDE emission norms. 

2023 Hyundai Verna: launch timeline

The next-gen Verna might see its international debut on the upcoming Auto Expo 2023, adopted by a market launch later within the yr. Upon arrival, it would rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia – all of that are already petrol-only – together with the Honda City. Do be aware, Honda can even discontinue its diesel engine from the City because of the RDE emission norms, which suggests this section will go on to develop into a petrol-only one.

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