ஹூண்டாய் வெர்னா [2011-2015] யூசர் ரிவ்யுஸ்

I was in love with Ford Fiesta initially but When I drove this car for the first time. I realised this is what i was looking for myself frm the long time.. A Good card with its stylish outer look, good interiors, 2 din player, Good Pick up which is not usually in the car with fuel economy.. Good mileage of 14 plus in city and 19 plus on highways with AC.

I will prefer this to Fiesta definately due to all good features, and comparatively good service stations network of hyundai and after sales  service.

I own hyundai verna transform SX VGT CRDI. Hijack attempt of my hyundai verna transform but saved because of immobilizer. Wake up at 2 mid night by siren and saw my hyundai verna transform being pushed by thieves. They were not able to start but damaged Ignition key lock and door lock. Immobilizer worked and car was saved. Saved by hyundai security but road side assistance is pathetic.

My vehicle is still in service centre since 10th of january as they calling key lock set and immobilizer a dead stock. Anyway part arrived after 7 days and installed yesterday. On enquiry i came to know that one more part is required and it will take 3-4 days more. Why that part was not being ordered with key lock set and other stuff on 10th of 11 of jan. This what people of hyundai do at service centre, So at last-my vehicle still in service centre,more to wait which shows not only road side assistance is patehetic but also after sales service and parts availability.

Exterior Nice Chrome side shields, Front Lamp and Fog Lights are good looking.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very Comfortable, Nice Space, Gives good feel factor of luxury car. Wooden Panel adds up to great style. Music System could have been better system (no Aux or USB). Front Panel is really great. AC, Temp Control and Heating is good. Immobilizer is good.

Engine Performance is excellent, Fuel Economy is fantastic (My Sx CRDi gives me 16.5 on Delhi Roads) and Gearbox is OK, Second gear is little tight. ABS adds up to additional Safety in the moment of sudden break. Handling is fantastic, even at 90 Kms it can take sharp cut... Overall great handling gives you lot of confidence behind steering.

I took test drive of almost all the Cars in the same segment (all Petrol and Diesel) Over All comparing other Models in the same segment, this car is the most adorable and gives you lot of confidence and style. Pure Value for Money Buying.

Exterior

No need to add points in this section. Just see it, and feel it.

Really excellent look.                                                                              

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Good upto the mark.                                                                

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 My car has 1.6 CRDI engine, which gives great power at all transmission gears. Even you can drive without pressing the accelerator with low gears on low speed terrains.Excellent power.

Ride Quality & Handling

You will feel like travelling in boat.                                                                      

Final Words

 Value for money. Excellent power with pleasant comfort.

Areas of improvement  

Steering feedback would be better.

Exterior Outstanding. It has got a good aerodynamicc design. the headlamps and the fog lamps have been amazingly positioned. The electrically operated ORVMS provide for a good feel.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Amazing features for the demanded price. 6 airbags provide good safety, 3 people seating in the rear would not be too comfortable. the dashboard provides for a very rich look which gives the car a premium look, the two tone dashboad is positioned amazingly. the blue lighting on the centre console also provides for a very rich feel. rear ac vents should have been provided as it would make the drive very comfortable for those seated behind on hot summer days.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The crdi engine performance is too good. the 1.6 cc engine and 128 bhp provides for a very ggod power which is absent in the competition cars in this segment. the gear shifting is smooth and less stranious, the fludic provides a decent fuel economy which is quite mandatory in todays time considering the high price of fuel.

Ride Quality & Handling Good ride quality and the handling of the vehicle is quite satisfactory.

Final Words OVERALL A WINNER.

Areas of improvement NA.

Exterior

The Exteriors are Outstanding and appealing.                                                                                                                                                                      

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The Interiors are Outstanding, Spacious and Comfortable.                                                                                                 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Spares are not available : Better go for Honda cars if you want Engine Performance or Fuel Economy.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very Good Riding Quality if Verna keeps running.

Final Words

 Good for Show piece - Not a realiable car for long trips. Better go for Honda, Toyota or Maruti Cars.

Areas of improvement  

 SPARE PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THE CAR SHOULD NOT MEET ANY ACCIDENT REQUIRING MAJOR REPAIR OTHERWISE YOU ARE GONE - WILL REPENT YOUR DECISION FOR GOING WITH VERNA.                                

Exterior Looks are quiet attractive.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) More than required features for normal car user.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Gearbox quiet sabby at times esceipally 1st gear shifting. Too early to comment on fuel economy as car damaged in 1st srrvicing itself.

Ride Quality & Handling Quiet good for long drives as well as city drive.

Final Words Took car from KTC,Thrissur on 21st July 2012 & on 29th July 2012 given for 1st servicing. During servicing,car was heavily damaged. One week past, still no news when car will be ready. So if anyone planning to buy, my sincere advise give car for servicing with extreme caution.

Areas of improvement Needs improvement in servicing area. Getting a brand new car damaged during servicing that to inside workshop area nothing but big joke on part of dealer. Hyundai needs to make sure service personal who there are employing understands basic difference between brake & acceralator.

Exterior There are no words to express exterior design looks. Everybody in the traffic turns around and gaze at this car. These are all because of fluidic exterior design of this car. Good body finish. No sharp corners. Head lights and tail lamps are superb. Ground clearance is low when compared to other cars in this segment. Extracare should be taken when crossing over speed breakers. Hyundai should have increased ground clearance. Overall exterior design is stunning one.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Great design, Superb seat comformt, both front and back seats comes with lumbar support. Middle seat is somewhat raised, which causes little discomfort. Height of backseats are also low. This causes discomfort to elder people. They find discomfort while getting in and out of the car. Hyundai should have raised the height of the back seats little. But overall seat comfortness is good. All the controls are easily reachable to the driver. Stirring smoothness is good. Reverse camera view is excellent. LCD display in rear view mirror is great works and also first in segment.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Speed pickup is in lower side. Great mileage. I have driven for over 600 kms in city. Gives average mileage of 14 to 15.5 kmpl as displayed in mileage indicator. In high ways mileage comes with around 20 kmpl. Gearbox is smooth. This car comes with 6 speed gears, but Hyundai should have avoided 6th gear. If you want to engage 6th gear means then car speed should be over 100 kmph.

Ride Quality & Handling Riding is good. Easy to drive in city traffic conditions that too in Chennai, where traffic moves in snail pace.

Final Words Great works by Hyundai, great value for money, I am very much satisfied with car that I got.

Areas of improvement

1. Increase in ground clearance.

2. Horner button should be in corners to steering wheel which will be more comfort

3. Back seats height to be increased, which will give more comfort to elder people while getting in and out of the car.

4. Antenna should be foldable or telescopic type. Other wise this long projecting antenna creates little bit discomfort while putting car cover. Each and every time I have to remove this antenna to put car cover.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Really very nice performance, comfortable steering control in the city roads, smooth shifitng of Gears.

Ride Quality & Handling I very much impressed when I bought this car, I had checked all the other possibilities of a Diesel Car with a 12Lacs. budget, I found this one is really value for money. Now the car is 14 Months old, I already driven 30,000Kms. Last 3000 Kms I am facing the following problems

1.Car suddenly became dead,- After complaining to the HMP, they towed the vehicle on the same day, but they took 3 days to understand the problem. They found immobilizer was gone. To replace that, they took 2 weeks. Even I am Chennai, Hyundai Plant also in Chennai, to get a spare they need more than 10Days???

I suspect they are not using quality electrical systems inside the car, because I can't believe that within 1 year the immobilizer will become a issue. Also they are not giving confident, in future it may not happen. So I am really worried to drive this car to out stations.

2.One of the small accident the Front headlight was damaged, to replace that it took 10Days for them, answer is same, the spare is not available.

3. Now the car is 30000kms crossed, the clutch become very hard, if I am  driving in the city traffic for an hour, the same day evening I am getting Knee pain in my left leg. Twice I complained to HMP, but there is no improvement, I think they will give me a answer to replace the Clutch.

4. Now I am slightly feeling that the AC is not functioning properly, I don't know what could be the answer from HMP for that.

Overall my honey moon period with this Car is over, now I am facing the real technology of Hyundai for the Diesel version.

Final Words Being a user I shall not recommend this car other people, because Hyundai don't have a good technology for the Diesel version cars. This my second car from Hyundai, I already had a Accent Petrol, I drove the car around 140,000 Kms, without any problem.

Areas of improvement NA.