The 2026 Verna grows by 30 mm in length and introduces a wave of segment-first features.
Prices range from Rs 10.98 lakh to Rs 18.25 lakh (ex-showroom) across six variants and two 1.5-litre petrol engines, with both manual and automatic gearbox options on offer.
In a market where every second launch seems to be an SUV, the Hyundai Verna has quietly gone about proving that sedans still have a seat at the table. Launched on March 09, 2026, the 2026 Verna opens at Rs 10.98 lakh (ex-showroom) and tops out at Rs 18.25 lakh for the turbo-petrol DCT variant. The starting price is only Rs 18,900 more than before, a small ask, considering how much has changed.
The car now comes in six variants carrying Hyundai's new nomenclature: HX2, HX4, HX6, HX6 Plus, HX8, and HX10. Two petrol engine options are on offer, paired with a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes depending on the variant.
Longer and Freshened Up Outside
Design and Dimensions
The 2026 Verna has grown by 30 mm in overall length, now measuring 4,565 mm. The width remains at 1,765 mm, height at 1,475 mm, the wheelbase at 2,670 mm, and the boot holds a healthy 528 litres of space.
The visual updates at the front are considered rather than dramatic. The headlamp cluster comes with cleaner housing around the LED projectors, while LED turn indicators and LED foglamps are also featured. The bumper sees a light revision, and the wide connected LED DRL strip at the nose carries over looking as purposeful as before.
At the rear, things remain familiar with connected LED taillights and the 'Verna' script running across the boot lid. The 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are unchanged in design.
Two new paint options join the lineup in Classy Blue and Titan Grey Matte, sitting alongside the existing Starry Night, Atlas White, and Abyss Black. If a dual-tone black roof appeals, Atlas White is the only shade that supports it.
The Cabin Is Where It Gets Interesting
Segment-Firsts Worth Talking About
The interior stays with its black-and-white theme and familiar dashboard layout, but there are meaningful additions throughout. The steering wheel is new, now bearing Hyundai's updated Morse code logo, where four dots represent the letter 'H', a nod to the brand's evolving design identity as seen in the newer Venue. The seats are trimmed in leatherette upholstery as well, which adds a touch of premiumness to the overall feel of the cabin.
Feature-wise, the 2026 Verna brings several genuine segment-firsts to the table. The eight-way power-adjustable driver seat gains a memory function with a welcome feature, while the co-driver seat now offers four-way electric adjustment alongside an electric walk-in device. A rear window sunshade, a built-in dashcam, and a powered tailgate also make their debut in this segment.
The rest of the feature list is equally well-considered. Ventilated front seats, a single-pane electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a matching 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-colour ambient lighting, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, and auto AC with rear vents all continue from before.
Safety Steps Forward
Safety has had a notable upgrade, too. Seven airbags now come fitted as standard, up from six previously. A 360-degree surround view camera with blind spot monitoring is on board, along with the new built-in dashcam. Level 2 ADAS, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and a tyre pressure monitoring system complete the safety package.
The Engines You Already Know
There are no changes to the powertrains, and honestly, none were needed.
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol produces 115 PS and 144 Nm, offered with a six-speed manual or a CVT.
The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, available exclusively on the top two variants, develops 160 PS and 253 Nm and comes paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT automatic.
The Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus remain the key rivals in this segment, with the Slavia and Virtus both reportedly due for facelifts later in 2026. For now, though, the Verna arrives refreshed, well-equipped, and competitively priced, making a quietly confident case for itself all over again.
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