<p>While the interior and exterior features have been given fresh look, the Verna Transform retained the popular powertrain of its predecessor. The petrol variants include – 1.6 VTVT & 1.6 SX VTVT – while diesel variants include - 1.5 CRDi VGT, 1.5 SX CRDi VGT & 1.5 SX VGT (AT). In order to appeal to a larger target group, Hyundai will be offering the customer choice of factory fitted or after market audio system on VTVT and VGT variants. The ex-showroom price in Bangalore ranges from Rs 6.87 lakh for the basic petrol version going up to Rs 9.66 lakh for top end diesel version.<br /><br />Briefing reporters, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) Director (Marketing & Sales) Arvind Saxena said in order to meet the domestic demand, the company will reduce its exports this year. “We are confident that the new Verna will prove to be very popular with car enthusiasts and will transform ownership into a thrilling experience,” he added. “The mix of exports will go down as export markets have slowed down. We can meet domestic demand... We have enough production to adjust,” HMIL Managing Director & CEO H W Park added. <br /><br />Saxena said that the company expects to sell about 2,000 units of the new Verna every month in the domestic market. The company has sold 82,076 units of old Verna, which was launched in September, 2006. Saxena also said HMIL will be launching its sports utility vehicle, Sante Fe, by the year-end, as the firm looks to enhance its product portfolio.</p>
<p>While the interior and exterior features have been given fresh look, the Verna Transform retained the popular powertrain of its predecessor. The petrol variants include – 1.6 VTVT & 1.6 SX VTVT – while diesel variants include - 1.5 CRDi VGT, 1.5 SX CRDi VGT & 1.5 SX VGT (AT). In order to appeal to a larger target group, Hyundai will be offering the customer choice of factory fitted or after market audio system on VTVT and VGT variants. The ex-showroom price in Bangalore ranges from Rs 6.87 lakh for the basic petrol version going up to Rs 9.66 lakh for top end diesel version.<br /><br />Briefing reporters, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) Director (Marketing & Sales) Arvind Saxena said in order to meet the domestic demand, the company will reduce its exports this year. “We are confident that the new Verna will prove to be very popular with car enthusiasts and will transform ownership into a thrilling experience,” he added. “The mix of exports will go down as export markets have slowed down. We can meet domestic demand... We have enough production to adjust,” HMIL Managing Director & CEO H W Park added. <br /><br />Saxena said that the company expects to sell about 2,000 units of the new Verna every month in the domestic market. The company has sold 82,076 units of old Verna, which was launched in September, 2006. Saxena also said HMIL will be launching its sports utility vehicle, Sante Fe, by the year-end, as the firm looks to enhance its product portfolio.</p>
