During its presentation in China in October, Hyundai
said it was “developed specifically for the Chinese market” describing it as a
"smart urban family sedan that competes successfully in this
price-sensitive sector".
Verna is Hyundai’s alternative name for the Accent
in international markets. Put those together and it’s almost certain that we’re
looking at the new North American Accent sedan that is scheduled to arrive
later this year as a 2018 model.
In China, buyers can choose between two naturally
aspirated gasoline engines, a 120 PS 1.6-liter and a 100 PS 1.4-liter, with the
former also offered with the option of an automatic transmission. In the USA
and Canada, the 2018 Accent should continue using the same 137 hp 1.6L four
paired to either a 6speed manual or automatic as the current car.
Source : Autoguide
