2024 Acko Drive Awards: Hyundai Verna Wins Compact Car of the Year

Hyundai's big bet with the Verna has paid off, as the sedan has won the 2024 Acko Drive Awards' Subcompact Car of the Year. The new design, a variety of engine options and the extensive features list helped the Verna stand out. 

The Verna is a feature-loaded compact sedan and comes with features like two 10.25-inch screens, wireless charging, heated and ventilated front seats, a Bose-tuned audio system, and most importantly, it also has ADAS. Another feather in Verna’s hat is the five-star safety rating from the global safety watchdog, Global NCAP. 

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Hyundai has priced the Verna between ₹11 - 17.42 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Verna gets a 113 bhp, 144 Nm, 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 158 bhp, 253 Nm, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. While both get a 6-speed manual gearbox, the petrol engine comes with a CVT and the turbo-petrol engine comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.