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Next-Gen Verna To Arrive With A Diesel Engine | One Of A Kind?

While major OEMs are ditching their diesel mills, owning to rampant pollution and stricter emission norms, there is no denying the fact that driving a diesel is absolute bliss. But while popular models continue to bid adieu to their diesel avatars, the evergreen Hyundai Verna emerges as the only name that will still offer a diesel engine. But will the strategy work? Let’s analyse.

Next-Generation Hyundai Verna 2023

Hyundai Verna 2023 | Honda City In Danger?
Hyundai Verna 2023 | Honda City In Danger?

While there’s a lot of buzz going around the next-generation Hyundai Verna 2023, the latest news contributing to all the excitement is the news of the Verna continuing to offer a diesel engine.

Yes, you read it right. The next-gen Verna will continue to be offered a diesel engine, making it the only midsize sedan in the segment to feature a diesel burner onboard. While stricter emission norms dubbed as the Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms or the BS6 Phase 2 is making OEMs ditch the diesel burner, Hyundai is one of the many few names that seem to be well equipped to handle the change.

Will the move work in favour of Verna?

Hyundai-Creta Engine
Hyundai Diesel Engine

Well, long story short the news of the Verna continuing to offer the diesel trim can work wonders for the new generation sedan. Considering the fact that the Hyundai Verna is already one of the most wanted midsize sedans in India, being the only one in its class to offer a diesel trim will surely be a consumer attraction.

Moreover, diesel lovers and those looking to reap maximum fuel efficiency out of their sedans will now have the Verna as their sole choice. With Honda ditching its 1.5-litre diesel next year, and OEMs like Maruti, Nissan-Renault and the Volkswagen Group not offering diesel burners, Verna’s reign will be free of competition including its biggest threat; the Honda City.

Checkout: 2023 Hyundai Verna – All-New Design, ADAS, Mild Hybrid Tech

Next Gen Verna: What we know till now

Verna 2023 ADAS spy shot // Credits; ZigWheels

Codenamed the BN7, the next-gen Verna has been spotted testing several times in India and is all set to make its debut in 2023. While the spy shots reveal a heavily camouflaged sedan, there are hints that incline towards a new design language inspired by the Elantra. Nonetheless, the sedan will surely follow Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language with evolutionary changes to components like the grille.

The test mules also supported fastback-inspired styling with a tapered roof; something the Verna is known for. Other than that specially curated ADAS tech can also make its way to the Verna, at least that’s what we are hoping for.

In terms of power, in addition to the 1.5-litre VGT diesel mill, the sedan will continue to offer the 1.5-litre petrol engine. Chances are that Hyundai might as well add a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine from the Creta since its main rivals – the Virtus and Slavia – get 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines. Gearbox options are likely to be carried over unchanged.

Also Read: Hyundai Verna 2023 | Honda City In Danger?

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