The Hyundai Verna, a premium sedan popular among Indian customers, has been launched in a new version for 2026. The company has introduced the new model at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹10,98,400.
With its “Respect the Young” campaign, the company is mainly targeting young buyers who like performance and stylish cars. More than 25 major updates have been made in the car, including improvements in design, technology,
and safety. Because of these upgrades, the new Verna is ready to compete strongly with sedans like the Honda City and Skoda Slavia.
New Design and Color Options
The design of the new Verna has been made more modern and sharper than before. It now comes with a black chrome radiator grille, dual LED projector headlamps, and redesigned front and rear bumpers.
The car also features 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, which improve its overall stance and road presence.
Keeping customer preferences in mind, Hyundai has added two new color options for the sedan:
Classy Blue
Titan Gray Matte
Premium Interior and Features
Inside the cabin, the car offers a more premium experience. It comes with a D-cut steering wheel and leather seats with electric adjustment.
The driver’s seat offers 8-way electric adjustment with a memory function, while the passenger seat has 4-way electric adjustment.
The dashboard includes a 10.25-inch integrated infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, which gives the cabin a modern look. Other premium features include:
Bose 8-speaker sound system
Ambient lighting
Ventilated seats
Engine and Performance
The new Hyundai Verna comes with two petrol engine options.
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
The turbocharged engine produces 160 bhp power and 253 Nm torque, making the sedan quite powerful.
Transmission choices include:
6-speed manual gearbox
IVT automatic
7-speed DCT automatic
Advanced Safety Features
Hyundai has also focused heavily on safety in the new Verna. It now comes with SmartSense Level 2 ADAS, which provides more than 20 advanced driver assistance features.
In total, the car offers over 75 safety features, including:
Seven airbags
In-built dashcam
Rain-sensing wipers
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Overall, the 2026 Hyundai Verna is designed as a complete package for buyers looking for a safe, high-tech, and powerful sedan. The top-spec variant of the car is priced at ₹18.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
