Hyundai has been one of the most popular car manufacturers in India. Their wide bouquet of products has been accepted very well – be it the hatchbacks or the sedans or even the D segment offerings.
Hyundai Verna had registered good sales, both in its petrol and the CRDI diesel model.
Now the car has been repackaged and presented as the Hyundai Verna Fluidic. The car suddenly has taken on a much more sleek and modern look which is evident in the flowing design and the swanky interiors. In the C segment, one of the fastest growing ones in the Indian car market, this launch is aimed at getting a sizeable chunk of the consumers who are planning to upgrade from the hatchback and mini sedan category.
On offer here are petrol and diesel variants with a 1.4 litre and a 1.6 litre in both. The petrol sports the VTVT engine while the diesel offers the tried and tested CRDI engine that was a big hit in the earlier avatar of the car. Both promise impressive mileage with the petrol claiming 17 kmpl and the diesel an even higher 22 kmpl.
Needless to say, it is the CRDI diesel model that has proven to be popular with users. Also on offer is an automatic version with the 1.6 CRDI – a rare thing in India, as automatics tend to be provided only in the petrol category.
The differentiating factor of the Hyundai Verna Fluidic continues to be its stylish, futuristic looks coupled with the trademark focus on fit and finish that is, by now, a hallmark of all cars from their stable. Loaded with gizmos and safety features, the end user can feel a sense of luxury and comfort which is way above the average found in cars of this segment. The aesthetic use of material, from the chrome plating on the outside or the unique tail lamps to the V shaped dashboard console and the integrated audio system, the car can be a big style statement. On the downside are some Hyundai weak points like handling at high speeds and the soft suspension. While in city driving does not throw up concerns, it is on the highway and on bad stretches that the issues crop up.
But, all in all, the Hyundai Hyundai badge has stood for superlative service and dependable cars. That, combined with the track record of the Verna, promises a vehicle that can be looked at by anyone searching for a plush and modernistic automobile. The Hyundai Verna Fluidic is giving a good challenge to other cars in this segment and the sales figures and its presence on the Indian roads vouches for that.
