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2011 Hyundai Verna Review

May 2010
Filed under: HYUNDAI Car News | HYUNDAI Headlines

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The 2011 Hyundai Verna with its eye-catching sloping roofline, the new sub-compact, Hyundais third China-exclusive model, projects a coupe-like dynamic image that is at once sporty, stately and futuristic. Developed over a five-year period expressively for the Chinese market, product planners conducted exhaustive market research of Chinese consumer tastes and trends to ensure every detail meets local requirements. Built on an all-new platform at the companys highly automated plant in Beijing, 2011 Hyundai Verna is targeted at Chinas strategically important C1 segment and fully reflects Hyundais philosophy of quality.

“Today is a really special day for us, not only because were launching a new car, but because its one of the very few times weve done a world-premiere outside of Korea: And we chose to do it right here in China because its our way of recognizing how important our Chinese customers are to us, Euisun Chung, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor said today at the Beijing auto show.

“In 2009 we posted a 94 percent Y-o-Y growth in China and have sold over 2 million cars since arriving in 2002. We are not losing any momentum, continuing to expand our lineup in China with our most stylish and advanced models like the all-new 2011 Hyundai Verna and our compact SUV “ix35. To minimize fuel consumption without sacrificing performance, 2011 Hyundai Verna is powered by the new generation Gamma gasoline engine, featuring multiport fuel injection. 2011 Hyundai Verna delivers best-in-class fuel economy, in keeping with Hyundais pledge to be the industrys eco-leader. And it fully satisfies Chinas Step 3 fuel economy regulations ? two years ahead of schedule.

Featuring all-aluminium construction for weight-saving, the 1.6L DOHC Gamma delivers 90.4Kw@6300rpm and 155Nm of peak torque @ 4200rpm through a smooth-shifting four-speed automatic transmission.

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2011 Hyundai Verna is offered with the 1.4L DOHC edition of the Gamma which puts out 78.7Kw@6300rpm and 135.4Nm@5000rpm and comes with the choice of a five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatic. Fuel economy is rated 5.7'ž"/100km with the manual; 6.2'ž"/100km with the automatic (1.4L with Fuel Economy Package).

Such impressive performance was made possible by a variety of enhancements to the engine including Continuously Variable Valve Timing, a smart alternator and air conditioning compressor plus the adoption of motor-driven power steering.

2011 Hyundai Verna hugs the ground with a new low-floor platform and a sloping roofline both of which contribute to 2011 Hyundai Vernas impressive aerodynamics and superior fuel economy.

Special ultra-high tensile strength steel has been applied to the car to enhance the overall stiffness of the body structure for superior crash protection: 2011 Hyundai Verna achieves best-in-class safety, aiming to satisfy the CNCAP 5 star rating. Thanks to the highly rigid body, the suspension is more securely anchored thus enhancing ride and handling characteristics and eliminating vibration and booming noise.

2011 Hyundai Vernas wheelbase?longest-in-class?and its low overall height, give it extra stability and a very stylish look but without incurring a penalty in cabin size. In fact, the overall cabin dimensions are bigger than any rivals. And the trunk, measuring a spacious 454L can easily accommodate as many as four golf bags plus three small tote bags. So not only does it look great, but its very practical. The 2011 Hyundai Verna will be built at the companys highly automated Beijing plant from July and will go on sale in the second half of this year. Hyundai will launch it in the Chinese market first, then gradually introduce it to other regions.

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