2017 Hyundai Verna review, road test

We tested all versions of the latest Verna to tell you all there is to know about Hyundai’s new Honda City and Maruti Ciaz challenger.

Published on Oct 31, 2017 06:00:00 AM

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Top Vernas get LED DRLs, projector headlamps and cornering lamps.

Cascading grille a new-age Hyundai design element. Looks a bit big here.

Boot lid lip and ridges on bumper help reduce air flow resistance at rear.

The Verna’s 7.0-inch touchscreen is the best unit in the class. Period. Its screen is responsive to touch inputs and the interface is easy to navigate through. A standout feature is split-screen mode that allows you to access functions such as the radio without the need to minimise the live satnav map. There’s also Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink, and voice commands as well. Also impressive is sound quality from the four-speaker, two-tweeter setup. Using the onboard Arkamys Sound tuner, you can really get the best out of your music.

Linked In
Hyundai’s unique Auto Link comprises a module that connects to the car’s OBD port and relays live telemetry to a linked smartphone via Bluetooth. You can see vehicle speed, engine speed and engine load in real time and there’s also an on-board diagnostics function that checks vehicle health and will put you in touch with a service centre should it detect an issue. An Eco score also rates the driver for smoothness and efficiency. It’s quite the tool for data-savvy owners.