Hyundai Verna Transform car in India: Price and specifications

Hyundai Verna Transform, the upgraded version of Hyundai Verna is launched at New Delhi in India on June 23, 2010. The new Verna Transfrom was first unveiled at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Few months ago, the car has been launched in South Korea few months ago and it has become quite popular.

Mr. H W Park, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India, is confident that the new Verna Transform sedan will give a big boost to the company’s product-line in India and would raise the bench mark in the C segment (Sedan) market.

Hyundai Verna was first launched in India in September 2006. Till date, the company sold 82,076 units in India. The car could not become successful in India for its average look. The new Verna rids of all the design shortcomings and comes with great interior features.

In India, the Verna Transform will be available in six colors- Stone Black, Sleek Silver, Deep Ocean Blue, Champagne Gold, Crystal White, Blushing Red.

The car comes in three powertrains- 1.6 L VTVT Manual which comes in Base and SX variant; 1.5 L CRDi VGT Manual which comes in Base and SX variant; and 1.5L CRDi VGT A/T which comes in SX variant.

The price of Hyundai Verna Transform range from Rs. 6.56 lakh to Rs.9.22 lakh. The Verna VTVT without audio would cost Rs. 6,55,896; Verna VTVT with audio would cost Rs. 6,74,321; Verna SX VTVT would cost Rs.7,50,384; Verna VGT CRDi without audio would cost Rs. 787,881; Verna VGT CRDi with audio would cost Rs. 806,404; Verna VGT SX CRDi would cost Rs, 8,57,140 and Verna VGT SX AT CRDi would cost Rs. 9,21,522.

For more information visit: http://www.hyundai.com/in/en/Showroom/Flash/SRFOVERVIEW/DF_IN_SR_JD_080313145313.html

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. is expecting its sales to grow by about 15 percent as the auto market in India is now reviving.

Hyundai Motor India, on Wednesday said it expects its domestic sales to grow by about 15 per cent in 2009 on account of a revival in the auto market.

Hyundai is one of the top auto companies in India. It is also the second largest auto exporter in the region. The company has been operating in India since 1996. It has its manufacturing facility near Chennai.

Hyundai Verna Transform is coming to India on June 23rd

South Korean automaker, Hyundai Motor Limited is going to launch its new Verna Transform in India on June 23, 2010. The car price would range from Rs.700,000 to Rs.900,000. Next year, the company is going to launch Hyundai Verna 2011 in India which was unveiled at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

Hyundai Motor India Limited, is the second largest exporter of India and one of the top automakers in the region. Cars like Hyundai i10 became a big hit in India. Hyundai officials are hoping that the Hyundai Verna Transform will also get good response from the buyers. Already the Verna Transform has been launched in South Korea and it has become quite popular. The Verna Transform is also sold as Accent in the U.S.

In India, the car will compete with C-segment sedans such as Honda City, Maruti SX4, Ford Fiesta and the upcoming Volkswagen Vento.

The new Hyundai Verna Transform will have major enhancements compared to its predecessor. The exterior of the car has been redesigned and has a revamped front which is considered to be the major problem area of the car. There are new bumpers, side mirror repeaters, radiator grill and Quadra-exhaust headlamps.

The dashboard is fitted with eco-friendly lamps that would help the driver to drive efficiently wasting less fuel. A green will indicate high fuel efficiency and red lamp low fuel efficiency.

The interior also received big enhancements including latest MP3 player, USB port, iPod connectivity. The instrument panel will have blue lighting instead of green. Other features included radio, speedometer, and tachometer dials.

The new Verna Transform will be available in 1.6 litre petrol engine version capable of producing 104 PS @5500 rpm and a fuel efficiency of 12-14 kmpl. There is also the 1.5 litre CDRI version capable of producing 110PS@4000 rpm and a fuel efficiency of 18-20 kmpl.

Hyundai India would introduce a new car model every year

In the highly competitive Indian market, Hyundai Motor is going to introduce one new car every year.

Mr. Han-Woo Park, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., talked about his company’s future plans to a group of visiting Indian journalists over a buffet dinner at an Indian restaurant at Itaewon, Seoul’s shopping district.

India is one of the biggest markets of Hyundai but it has become matured and over the years, many new competitors entered the market.

In order to survive the competition, the South Korean auto giant has decided to increase its presence in the rural market of India and increase the amount of car components produced in India. The company is going to expand its dealer network in rural areas.

Han Woo Park said, “Our plan is to introduce more than one new model every year and refurbish more than one existing model to gain market share,……In addition we will expand our dealership for deeper market penetration in India,”

He said that the growth is higher in market beyond the 40 major Indian cities and their main priority is the domestic market where the demand is increasing.

The company is planning to introduce a diesel variant of its i10, a new Sonata sedan, refurbished i10 and i20 models and Santa Fe SUV.

Hyundai is the biggest car exporter and the second largest passenger car manufacturer in India after Maruti-Suzuki. It has its car plant in Chennai, which can produce 600,000 cars per year. A third of the cars produced in India are exported to about 110 countries around the world including EU, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Australia. For the last six years, the company remained the top car exporter in India.

In the last fiscal year, Hyundai’s Indian plant churned out 600,588 cars which is a 20.8% increase on a year-over year basis.

Hyundai India’s portfolio includes the Santro King, i10, i20, Accent, Verna and Sonata Transform.

Hyundai Getz Prime pictures and images

Hyundai Motors is one of the largest and fastest growing motor company in India. The most prominent feature of Hyundai cars is that they offer great value. Hyundai has been operating in India since 1996 and within one decade, it became one of the top auto producers in India. Hyundai not only produces automobiles in India but also export cars from India to other countries. Hyundai Getz Prime is a premium category small car released last year. It is now one of the most popular cars in India. Prior to India, the car was launched in Europe and it won many accolades. If you are planning to buy a Hyundai Get Prime and looking for photos of the car then here is a collection of photo galleries of Hyundai Getz Prime.

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Hyundai Getz Prime: The global car in India

(This entry was originally published in May 2009)

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. is one of the top car manufacturers and exporters in India. It is also one of the fastest growing passenger car manufacturers in India. Despite late entry, Hyundai took over the top spot in the Indian auto industry within a decade. Last year, Hyundai launched its small passenger car Hyundai Getz Prime in India. Designed to compete with cars like Maruti Swift and Chevrolet UV-A, it is India’s first car that is truly global in terms of features, design and aesthetics. Prior to India, the Hyundai Getz was sold in Europe and it won many accolades in various countries including the ‘Best Small Car” in Australia in 2005 and the ‘Transport for London Green Fleet Award’ in 2006.

Dimension, weight, color, and other technical specifications of Hyundai Getz Prime:

Length:3825mm

Width:1665mm

Height:1515mm

Color: Black diamond, space silver, silky beige, crystal white, electric red, dark grey, berry red.

Wheelbase:2455mm

Ground Clearance:160mm

Front track:1450 mm

Rear track:1440mm

Kerb Weight: 995kg(1.1liter),1012-1033kg(1.3liter),1137-1169kg(1.5liter)

Fuel Tank Capacity:45 liter

Design:

Hyundai Getz Prime is a stylish car. The full width detachable bumper insert moldings prevent external scratches and give the car a sporty look. They are also easily replacable. The elongated headlamp ensures optimum brightness and visibility. The car comes with round bumper inserted fog lamps to ensure better visibility in rough weathers. The single horizontal slat grille comes with the company’s “H” logo and chrome insert which adds up to the car’s style quotient. Clear rear combination lamps, integrated with the tailgate, make the car look stylish. The spacious beige interior offers lots of space and comfort. There are lots of headroom which allows even the tallest person to sit straight. Rear seat of the car can easily accommodate three people. There is a high-tech clutter free dashboard. The electronic odometer is placed at the center of the instrument panel. A warning light system with individual lights is fitted with the dashboard. Hyundai Getz Prime has small storage spaces spread all over the car. The center console tray, deluxe floor console, and utility tray would allow users to keep small items such as mobile phones, cassettes etc. A clock is placed in the center console. The driver seat has a foldable armrest and illuminated power window switches can be located easily at night.

Engine:

Number of cylinders: 4

Displacement: 1086cc (1.1liter);1341cc(1.3liter);1493(1.5liter)

Hyundai Getz Prime is available in both petrol and diesel variants. The car comes with 12valve, 4 cylinder, inline, MPFI, 1.3 liter and 1.1 liter SOHC petrol engine and 1.5 litre Common rail direct injection. The 1.3 litre SOHC engine and 1.1 litre eRLX engine offers great mileage and fuel economy. The 1.5 litre CRDi engine comes with Variable Geometry Turbocharger technology is an ideal diesel engine car that offers great driveability.

Other major features:

• The Hyundai Getz Prime comes with double folding (cushion and seatback) and 60:40 rear seat split. This means extra space for your luggage if necessary.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime is the only car in its segment to offer reclining rear seat backrest. The backrest angle can be adjusted according to passengers’ need. This is a very useful in long journeys.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime child safety lock at the rear doors.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime has collapsible steering column reduces the risk of chest injury during a crash.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime has front ventilated disc brakes with Antilock braking System (ABS) and rear drum brakes on rear wheels.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime comes with clutch lock which disallows ignition until the clutch is pressed and avoids jerk starts.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime has three nozzle washer jet that splashes water over wider area of windscreen.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime comes with variable intermittent wiper. It allows adjustment of the wiper speed to desired level.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime has tilt steering for easy maneuvering. The driver can adjust the steering according to his height and comfort.
• The Hyundai Getz Prime comes with standard comfort features including air-conditioning, heating and ventilation.

Price:

Well, the price of Hyundai Getz Prime differs according to cities but upon opening the official website of Hyundai Getz Prime you will see a pop-up which says that you can get Hyundai Getz Prime for Rs. 3,99,000 plus a loyalty bonus of 20,000 and corporate discount of 3,500. Upon test driving any car, you will receive a gold plate anti-magnetic sticker.

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