2017 Hyundai Verna hatchback (China)
Beijing
Hyundai has showcased the next-generation 2017 Hyundai Verna hatchback (2018
Hyundai Accent hatchback). The hatchback variant will go by the name “Verna RV”
for the Chinese market, and is expected to have its market launch in January
2017. It will be available in 5 trim levels, reports AutoHome, a Chinese
publication.
The 2017 Hyundai Verna
hatchback inherits its styling from the 2017 Verna sedan, which went on sale in
China today. The hatchback gets a newly-designed rear bumper, and new
taillights seemingly inspired by the 2017 Hyundai i30.
The interior is identical to the 2017 Verna sedan.
The i20-borrowed multifunction steering wheel and instrument cluster are
accompanied by a 7-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay-enabled entertainment system,
automatic climate control and dual-tone black-and-beige upholstery.
Under the hood, the 2017 Hyundai Verna hatchback
will be powered by the same engines as the Verna sedan in the Chinese market.
Two petrol engine options – a 1.4-liter four-cylinder and a 1.6-liter
four-cylinder unit – are available, and both engines are carried over from the
previous Verna. The 1.4-liter petrol develops 100 hp whereas the 1.6-liter
petrol produces 123 hp. 6-speed manual and automatic gearboxes are available
with both engines.
Hyundai Motor India will launch the 2017 Verna sedan
by H2 2017, however, the hatchback will not make it to the Indian market.
Instead, the 2017 Verna hatchback would launch in the USA as the 2018 Hyundai
Accent hatchback sometime next year.