Wow! 🤩 Thank you for such nice words and feedback! I’m glad you noticed that I made this video in Hindi as many requested on my previous videos! Thanks for the love. ❤️ Much appreciated. 😊 Yes, totally agree on the manual variant. Unless you live in a tightly packed metro cities, manual is more than fine and yea a true joy on highways. You can save a lot too by choosing the manual trim! Yes, the lights are being tested is what I’m hearing. There are a few brands out there that may bring their projector setup upgrade as an option to the Verna. I’m hopeful and can’t wait. In case it does come, I’ll surely be giving a detailed review on it. Thank you again for such a feedback and much much appreciated 😊

Absolutely. This engine is the true star of the show. Both the turbo & the non-turbo variants are top notch engines. Happy to hear that you’re enjoying and are satisfied with the engine’s performance. Hope you enjoyed my video too. Subscribe for more 🙏🏽

Awesome, thank you! 🙏🏽

Thank you so much sir! Means a lot. Purpose of the video is to cover concerns that are less talked about. Glad you liked it

Thank you so much for the kind words! My intent is to share all that I know and have experienced with the verna and help people in their buying decision :)

Thank you!! Glad you liked it!

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

Great choice and congratulations on your booking 😊

100% agree with every point you mentioned paji!

Guys, I am considering SX (O) IVT NA but just concerned about 2 primary issues. Are the headlights too inadequate for highway drive in rain/fog? Few folks have complained that the music system is barely audible for the rear seat passengers even after making the Equalizer settings. I am just hoping these two don't turn out to be a dealbreaker in an otherwise fantastic all-rounder sedan. Could you please share your experience on these two (and any other nagging issues so far)?

@@Kaushga headlight is really bad only in pitch dark conditions and in extreme heavy rains. But speakers is not a deal breaker at all!

​@@guruprasadkmThank you so much for the quick revert! That helps. How was your sale and post sale experience with Pavan Hyundai Kanakapura Road. I am put up in your vicinity :) (Rohan Akriti) and was planning to go with Pavan Hyundai as well.

@@Kaushga Oh lovely to hear this. I stay in Elegant Altima. Close by too :) Well the experience in Pavan hyundai was excellent to say the least. Right from booking till delivery they were excellent. I would highly recommend them

Noted! I generally do somehow missed on this one. Thanks for the feedback too 🙂

Hello Mihir! Firstly thank you for your comment! I’m glad you found my video useful. Having owned a SUV before i think i slightly qualify to answer your question. Pros and cons of Verna are already detailed in my 2 videos. However when you compare against 3XO, you get better buck for your money with better engine power output slightly higher than the Verna. So in terms of performance it is neck and neck in peak performance. However, in terms of torque, being a diesel choice in 3XO you have made, you will surely have better torque delivery which can help in a great deal in city driving conditions in low speeds. Having said that one area where I see Verna take clear lead is in terms of aerodynamics. It is unmatched with excellent aero dynamics it is a breeze on the highways and when you take a test drive you will feel the difference and no SUV can even match that of a Sedan. In addition to all of that, the rear seat comfort is higher on the Verna as opposed to 3XO and Verna comes equipped with Hill Assist while the option you have chosen on the 3XO doesn't. So keeping all of this in mind, it surely makes it a case for the Verna, but additional bits like panoramic sunroof may attract families more than the standard sunroof Verna has to offer. Now, topping all of this, what makes Verna a better buy is sheer network of dealers that Hyundai has and excellent after sales and customer service which often we as buyers tend to miss out on these days. My comment may sound biased here but in point of view, if I were in your shoes to make a selection between these two cars, I would pick Verna hands down. Hopefully my two cents help in your decision making :)

@@guruprasadkm Thanks a lot brother that was quite extensive !!! 🙏 Now the last query if I have is if I am considering non turbo 1.5 NA engine than which is better Verna or Honda City also if you can guide why ?

Thank you!

Hi Naveen, thank you for your generous feedback! Well, the dry dual clutch's of Hyundai have been questioned in the past and Hyundai have put in a significant amount of effort to address it. Firstly, the heating issues that are persistent with this gearbox is addressed in two ways. One, is the inclusion of a heat sensor that shows up on the instrument cluster to ensure you are aware if there is excessive heat generated. Secondly, there is inclusion of auto ignition stop that ensures that when at idle, even if you are in d mode, the clutch is not engaged as the ignition is off. Also, I have read somewhere that this new gearbox is equipped with much more tuned air intake system to dissipate the heat thus bringing the possibility of the heating issue further down. Now when it comes to my personal experience, I have made it a point to engage the gearbox from D Mode to N mode (neutral) whenever I am at a traffic signal, thus de-engaging the gear and clutch completely. Also, I have driven in bumper to bumper bengaluru ORR traffic and have never till date seen the temperature sensor record temperatures above two bars, indicating that the heat is under control. I have purchased the additional SOT package for 5 years that covers the DCT gearbox and shall be replaced with no cost in case something happens. With all of this and my cautious driving, I am hoping I will have a good experience. I would recommend you to go with the DCT box without any presumptions and enjoy the transition from manual to automatic with this amazing kicker! Hope this helps.

Thank you Guruprasad(@@guruprasadkm ) for such a detailed reply. It is very helpful. How was your experience with the dealer & how were the discounts?

Sure. I’ll make a video on how to disable ADAS features

Thanks for quick response. Great

Hello how is your car doing? I am planning the same

Hello, thank you for your compliment on my Hindi :). With respect to the ground clearance, my car has only touched the ground twice in all of one year ownership. That too at a steep speed breaker when the car was full laden, not otherwise. So it is safe to say it does really well in city conditions. I haven't really taken it off roading (obviously, this is not meant for those purposes) so can't comment on it. Stay subscribed :)

@@guruprasadkm Thank you, bro

Thank you for the feedback! I have made another video and in that I’ve spoke about ground clearance. It is indeed on the lower side but it doesn’t hamper the experience. Till now in my 9 months of owning the car, I’ve only scraped the car thrice.

True that! The AC in the new Verna is bonkers good!

Thank you for the feedback bro! Really appreciate it. I surely will try to be more careful both while filming and not filming times too.

Hi Akash, there’s not much of a difference. I’ve completed 5k on my car and have done two long trips with full load. Only once I’ve scraped my car at very steep speed breaker. That shows that it hasn’t impacted the ground clearance much. Hope I’ve answered your question

@@guruprasadkm sir one more question, what does it mean by unstable body shell in the gncap rating? Do we have to think about it

@@akashswami5481Unstable body shell means at extreme heavy impact like a head on collision at let us say 150 kmph + the body shell can crumble. I don't think it is something to worry about as at those speeds no matter what car you are in and what rating it has, it will be fatal

@@guruprasadkm thank you so much

I think the service & maintenance cost will be free at 10k KM. However, I am yet to cover that much and hence I currently am not aware of the exact cost of break pad and clutch but the brake pads should cost anywhere between 500 to 750 for a pair each for front & rear. As far as the clutch is concerned, since there are many parts of the clutch, the actual cost will depend on the clutch part you are referring to. Thanks for the comment :)

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Verna is an overall package with better service network and parts availability across India as compared to be Germans. This may sound small but it actually plays a very important role in the long run

Great question Kishor! The reason I went for DCT is because I very often travel outside of Bengaluru and really wanted a proper powerful machine for that. But when I do go on the ORR I try to keep my revs in control and pay attention to the heat bar on the console to ensure the DCTs are not heating up

@guruprasad Thanks for your response. My drive is 90% in city. My current drive is an amaze diesel hence I am used to the torque or the diesel engine. Hence I have a feeling that if I will like the ivt in long run,but also concerned about the reliability of dct in bengaluru traffic.

Nope. There’s a temperature meter displayed on the instrument cluster. You can use that to monitor heat. However, for me till now I’ve not faced any issues

@@guruprasadkm Thanks !

Honda City with a brilliant engine that is refined but outdated interior package. Lacking being the competition

Great question! Having owned it for 8 months now I feel SX Turbo is better! I’ve switched off a bunch of ADAS features because of its aggressive nature. However I do use ventilated seats all the time. But is it a deal breaker? Absolutely not! Going with just SX Turbo also gives you wireless car play and wireless android auto. So go for it and save some bucks. Hope this helps

@@guruprasadkm this helps. I might also miss on leatherette upholstery, Bose music system, bluelink connect car feature , powered driver seat. I have not seen SX varient in flesh so I am not sure if the Interior soft touch dashboard and door trims are also removed or not. I am also confused whether I should wait. Because I missed the opportunity to get car in December due to lack of varient ( 1.5turbo sx(o) MT DT) with dealers. Now they said I can get 2024 manufactured varient but it will be costlier by 30k to 40k. I am not sure if it's worth it or shall I wait for new creta in Jan because in January I obviously won't be getting any dealer discount anymore.

@@dipanshu4807 See, there are surely features you mentioned that you’ll notice on a daily basis and few that you don’t. Such as softer touch points, ventilated seats, bose speakers and powered driver seat. If these features makes sense to you then go for the SX(0) without a doubt even if it means you’ll have to wait. I enjoy these small but noticeable features every single day

@@guruprasadkm makes sense. Thanks for these points. Now since you have extensive experiance with car. I had a query with regards to handling. Turbo is most powerful in segment, but does handling and braking provides that confidence if one chooses to use the power of engine? Like German brand, they come with power but handling as well. I have taken test rides but never drove verna on open roads.

@@dipanshu4807 Oh great question! My friend has a Virtus GT. I have driven his car and the Verna multiple times and you’ll have to give it to the Hyundai team here for the amazing handling and braking! It feels as good as a German. In fact the Hyundai’s steering weighs up a little bit more than the Germans on highways giving you confidence. I’m a German fanboy out and out until I bought my Verna. I canceled my Virtus booking because of the interior quality issues and many other reliability reports that came out for the India 2.0 German products and I have never regretted the decision even once!

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Haha! Thanks for the feedback 😄

Very sorry to hear! I’m however having no issues with the ground clearance.

The chassis of the new Verna is 75% stronger grade steel used and you can notice the difference in quality just by lifting the bonnet

Now verna is 5star rated in Nov 2023 in safety

More or less the same

@@guruprasadkm compared to city ?

@@TheMinimalistMaverick City has more headroom than Verna

@@guruprasadkm 😭 it’s unfair to be born in India for car enthusiasts bro high taxes very less variety, people for some reason buy suvs sedans are just left out, very weird tbh

@@TheMinimalistMaverick 100% agreed. It is really unfortunate as you summed it up bro

This is so disappointing to hear sir. 😞 I was thinking of changing it in the future

@@Adwatism That’s a bit encouraging! I really hope that someone finds a solution soon to this headlight problem!

Bruh he Firstly bought Z model headlamps from Hyundai and then replaced it in a local shop which fked up everything....

@@Adwatism company people also not agreeing to do this, bcz it isn't exact coupler to coupler, it's a bit complicated he has explained that 12 V socket se only 1.5v is going to drl but in s model it's working differently , but main problem is company people don't agree to do all this jugad

@@Adwatism even i was planning to do same , by changing lights to base model, but when authorised people denied and outside workshops couldn't understand so ....