2020 Hyundai Verna Facelift Launch Details Out

1 min readUpdated Jun 4, 2025Mar 11, 202011:06 PM

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The new Hyundai Verna Facelift will be launched with the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, GDI turbo petrol engine that made its debut in the Venue last year and is also offered in the Grand i10 Nios and Aura. Like the Venue, even in the Verna this engine will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) while a six-speed manual gearbox will be standard. The new Verna will also share part of its engine line-up with the new Hyundai Creta. So the 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.5-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine will also be on offer. While the six-speed manual gearbox will be standard on both engine options, the petrol will also come with a six-speed intelligent variable transmission (IVT) and the diesel will have a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai has also dropped a teaser image of the Verna ahead of its launch. Though the silhouette of the car remains unchanged, the face has been heavily updated and is in-line with Hyundai’s latest family face. It gets an all-new cascade grille finished in chrome and is flanked by new LED headlamps. At the rear too it gets new LED taillights and the bumpers have been revised as well.

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What this means

Hyundai's Verna facelift strategically diversifies its powertrain offerings, incorporating proven engines from the Venue and Creta. This approach enhances customer choice and streamlines production, likely boosting sales in competitive Asian markets where segment sales often hinge on performance and economy. The move puts direct pressure on rival sedans that may lack such a broad engine lineup, as Hyundai has historically used shared platforms effectively. However, the risk lies in whether the market perceives these as truly 'new' features or merely internal rationalisation. The introduction of the 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine, previously successful in the Venue, suggests a strong play. We need to monitor initial sales figures to gauge the effectiveness of this expanded offering.

Aiko Tanaka · Retail News Asia newsroom

Questions & Answers

Which new petrol engine option will be available for the Hyundai Verna Facelift?

The new Verna Facelift will offer a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, GDI turbo petrol engine. This engine previously debuted in the Venue and is also featured in the Grand i10 Nios and Aura models.

What transmission options will be available with the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine?

The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine will have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. Also, it will be available with a six-speed intelligent variable transmission (IVT) as an automatic option.

What exterior changes have been made to the new Hyundai Verna Facelift?

The Verna Facelift features a heavily updated front, including an all-new chrome cascade grille and new LED headlamps. At the rear, it gets new LED taillights and revised bumpers, aligning with Hyundai’s latest design language.

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