Hyundai Motor India recently launched the new 2026 Hyundai Verna facelift in the Indian market. It’s the first facelift for the sedan since its launch in 2023, with cosmetic upgrades, new features, added safety, and more. Interested customers can book the sedan online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The sedan continues to compete with Honda City, VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia. In this article, let’s take a look at what the 2026 Verna has to offer compared to the old one.
Price, variablesTalking about the price and variants first, the updated Verna is priced between Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 18.25 lakh (ex-showroom). With the revision, the base variant has become more expensive by Rs 18,000, while the top variant is priced around Rs 1.1 lakh more than before. Hyundai has also revised the variant names HX2, HX4, HX6, HX6+, HX8 and HX10. The previous Verna was offered in four variants – EX, S, SX and SX(O).
Design differences The 2026 Hyundai Verna receives minor styling updates compared to the outgoing model. The overall silhouette remains the same and is based on the K3 platform. At the front, it gets a dark chrome grille and revised LED headlamps. The front bumper has also been updated with more defined outer edges and a lower lip. Hyundai has also introduced a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the enclosed tail lamps and boot-mounted spoiler remain unchanged. However, the bumper has been redesigned and now includes silver trim and a diffuser element at the bottom. Two new exterior colors Classy Blue and Titan Gray Matte have also been introduced.
Interior and features Once inside, the overall layout remains the same and continues with the dual-tone black and white interior, while the Turbo Petrol variants continue the black theme. The twin 10.25-inch displays have been carried over, though the digital instrument cluster now features updated graphics. Hyundai has also introduced a new three-spoke steering wheel with the brand’s Morse Code ‘H’ logo, similar to the design used on the Venue and Ioniq 5. The updated Verna also gets new convenience features such as a powered front passenger seat, memory function for the driver seat and bass mode for the front passenger seat, which allows rear occupants to move the seat forward. Hyundai has also added a 360-degree camera and seven airbags in the top variant, up from six earlier, a first among its rivals. Other features include dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bose speakers, a surround-view camera, Level-2 ADAS suite, ventilated front seats, eight-speaker Bose sound system and blind spot monitor.
Engine options Mechanically, the updated Verna remains the same as before and continues to be offered with two engine options – a 115 hp, 1.5 liter NA petrol with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic. The other engine option is a 160 hp, 1.5-litre turbo petrol mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT.
