The highly anticipated Hyundai Verna has finally been launched in India with prices starting at Rs 10.90 lakh and going up to Rs 17.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The all-new Verna is available in two new engine options - a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine and the new 1.5-litre turbo GDi motor. The new Hyundai Verna rivals the likes of Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and here is how it fares against the competition in terms of pricing.
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The Verna is offered in four variants – EX, S, SX, and SX(O).
| Hyundai Verna | Honda City | Volkswagen Virtus | Skoda Slavia | Maruti Suzuki Ciaz |
| Rs 10.90 lakh - Rs 17.37 lakh | Rs 11.49 lakh - Rs 15.97 lakh | Rs 11.32 lakh - Rs 18.42 lakh | Rs 11.29 lakh - Rs 18.40 lakh | Rs 9.20 lakh - Rs 12.19 lakh |
The base variant of the Honda City is the most expensive model in this comparison being Rs 59,000 more expensive than the base trim of the Hyundai Verna. Although, the range-topping trim of the Volkswagen Virtus is the most expensive model and the top-spec Hyundai Verna undercuts it by Rs 1,05,000.
The Honda City e:HEV is the most expensive model in this comparison
The Honda City gets a 1.5-litre In-line 4 Cylinder i-VTEC engine and the top-end model is priced at Rs. 15.97 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Comparatively, the top-of-the-line variant of the Hyundai Verna, priced at Rs. 17.37 lakh (ex-showroom) gets a 1.5-litre Turbo GDi petrol engine with a 7-Speed DCT gearbox namely the SX (O) Dual tone trim.
Volkswagen Virtus GT-plus price is up by Rs 1,05,000 from Hyundai's Verna SX(O)
At the same time, the top-spec variant of the Volkswagen Virtus gets a 1.5-litre TSI EVO ACT petrol with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The base variant Verna undercuts the entry trim of the Virtus by Rs 42,000. This Sedan is the second-most-expensive model in this list.
The Skoda Slavia is priced similarly to the Virtus but it offers a manual option with the 1.5 TSI
The Skoda Slavia gets a top-of-the-line variant with a 1.5-litre TSI Automatic, with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. The base model of the Skoda Slavia's price is higher by Rs. 39,000 as compared to the all-new Verna.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz desperately needs an upgrade, as it is the oldest model and lacks features and specifications
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gets a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic option. Although the Ciaz is the most affordable car in this segment, it is also the oldest model among the lot and has become quite dated in every sense.
