2026 Hyundai Verna Launched in India – Price, Features, Engine & What’s New
The 2026 Hyundai Verna has been launched in India, bringing fresh updates to one of the most popular mid-size sedans. This model year refresh (often called facelift) keeps the Verna strong against rivals like Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, and Honda City. It comes with better safety, new comfort features, and minor design changes while keeping the same powerful engines. Prices start at just Rs 10.98 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a great value option.
Launch Price and Variants
Hyundai has updated the variant names to a new HX series: HX2, HX4, HX6, HX6+, HX8, and HX10.
The price range is Rs 10.98 lakh to Rs 18.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
The base HX2 (1.5-litre petrol manual) starts at Rs 10.98 lakh, while the top HX10 (turbo petrol with DCT) goes up to Rs 18.25 lakh.
This is a small hike from the older model, but you get more features and safety for the money.
Design and What’s New on the Outside
The 2026 Verna gets subtle but stylish updates. It looks bolder with new front grille design, refreshed bumpers, updated LED headlights and taillights, new alloy wheels, and a sportier rear diffuser.
The overall shape remains sleek and modern, with a length increase of about 30 mm for better road presence.
These changes make it look premium and youthful without big overhauls.
Engine and Performance
No big changes under the hood – the Verna keeps its proven petrol engines:
1.5-litre naturally aspirated (MPi) petrol: 115 PS power and 144 Nm torque. Comes with 6-speed manual or IVT (CVT-like automatic). Good for city driving and fuel efficiency.
1.5-litre turbo GDi petrol: 160 PS power and 253 Nm torque. Paired with 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT automatic. This is one of the most powerful in the segment, perfect for fun drives on highways.
Both engines are smooth, refined, and offer good performance for daily use or spirited driving.
Features and Interior Highlights
The cabin feels premium with dual 10.25-inch screens (infotainment + digital cluster), wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, ventilated front seats, electric sunroof, ambient lighting, and a big 528-litre boot space.
New additions include:
- Driver seat memory function with welcome feature
- Electric walk-in for co-driver seat (Boss mode for rear passengers)
- Built-in dashcam
- 360-degree camera
- Rear window sunshades
These make long trips more comfortable and tech-loaded.
Safety Upgrades
Safety gets a big boost. It now comes with 7 airbags as standard (including knee airbag in higher variants), Level 2 ADAS (like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist), blind-spot monitor, electronic stability control, and more.
This makes the 2026 Verna one of the safest sedans in its class.
Why Choose the 2026 Hyundai Verna?
The new Verna offers over 25 updates in design, tech, comfort, and safety. It combines style, performance, and features at a competitive price. If you want a premium sedan that feels modern and safe, this is a top pick. Book a test drive at your nearest Hyundai showroom to experience it yourself.
