Third generation Hyundai Verna spied testing in Chennai

A test mule of the new Hyundai Verna was spotted doing the rounds in Chennai. This is the third generation of this C segment sedan and is likely to be launched in 2018.  The test mule was heavily camouflaged, but the little bits of the body that were visible gave us a brief picture of what one can expect in the new car.

The images of the front reveal long awaited LED daytime running lights embedded into its headlamp assembly. The new car also gets a chrome accentuated grille which peeks out of its mask. The side silhouette is expected to be similar to the current model although a few additional styling lines and sharp creases are expected as a part of the cosmetic upgrade. The new car will run on five spoke sporty alloy wheels. The spy shots from the rear reveal that the new Verna does not house the same wraparound tail lamp assembly. However, the new car will get the same sharp full LED tail lamp as its older siblings – Hyundai Creta, Elantra and the Tuscon.

The test mule was painted in ‘marine blue’ leading us to believe that the new Verna will acquire a new set of paint schemes. It was nearly impossible to make out any changes to the interior of the car underneath all that camouflage. However, addition of a few premium features are anticipated.

There will be no changes to the powertrain. The next generation Verna will be powered by the same 1.6-litre petrol engine used by the current model, producing 121bhp and a 1.6-litre diesel engine capable of producing 126bhp.

The new generation vehicle is expected to make a debut early next year in the 2018 Delhi Auto Expo. When launched, the new Hyundai Verna will continue to give competition to Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento and the Skoda Rapid.