2023 Hyundai Verna SX Variant Analysis: The Most Value For Money Variant?

Modified On Apr 01, 2023 10:06 AM By Rohit for Hyundai Verna

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It is the entry-level variant for both automatic gearbox and turbo powertrain choices

Hyundai Verna

The second-from-top SX variant of the sixth-gen Hyundai Verna is the liaison between the standard and turbo variants. It is the entry point for the new turbo powertrain while also offering the option of the naturally aspirated unit, and both engines with manual and automatic transmissions. So should you go for it? Let’s find out:

Variant	1.5-litre N.A. Petrol		1.5-litre Turbo-petrol
Variant	MT	CVT	MT	DCT
SX	Rs 12.99 lakh	Rs 14.24 lakh	Rs 14.84 lakh	Rs 16.08 lakh
SX(O)	Rs 14.66 lakh	Rs 16.20 lakh	Rs 15.99 lakh	Rs 17.38 lakh
Difference	Rs 1.67 lakh	Rs 1.96 lakh	Rs 1.15 lakh	Rs 1.30 lakh

Why Pick The Verna SX?

Hyundai Verna wireless phone charging

With the SX variant, the Verna looks the same as the top-spec SX(O) trim thanks to LED headlights, chrome door handles and 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The SX variant also gives buyers the convenience of an automatic transmission with paddle shifters (with both engines). You also finally get features like power-folding ORVMs, a rear view camera and leatherette finish for the steering wheel and gear selector. The sedan is well decked too as the SX comes with a sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and front parking sensors.

Why Pick The Verna SX Turbo?

Hyundai Verna Turbo

It’s also with this variant that Hyundai is offering the sedan with the new turbocharged powertrain, with exclusive touches including blacked wheels, red brake callipers, an all-black interior, and the dual-tone paint options. It even gets more features over the standard SX like the larger infotainment touchscreen with BlueLink connected car tech.

The premium for the more powerful engine, cosmetic changes and larger infotainment over the other engine option stands at Rs 1.85 lakh, in both manual and automatic avatars.

Here’s what all it offers:

	Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety
Highlight features	LED headlights with cornering function 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Chrome door handles	Auto-dimming IRVM Ambient lighting	Sunroof Paddle shifters (CVT/DCT only) Push-button start/stop Wireless phone charging	Front tweeters	Reversing camera Front parking sensors Height-adjustable front seatbelts
Other features	Shark fin antenna Chrome window beltline	Fabric upholstery Auto AC with rear vents Leather-wrapped gear knob and two-spoke steering wheel Digitised instrument cluster	Steering-mounted audio and calling controls Electrically operated tailgate Power folding ORVMs Switchable controls for climate and media	8-inch touchscreen system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	Six airbags ISOFIX child seat anchors ESC Hill start assist
Pick the SX Turbo if you want	Blacked out 16-inch alloys with red brake callipers	All-black cabin theme (Turbo variant)	Integrated air purifier	10.25-inch touchscreen with Bluelink	Same as SX
Upgrade to SX(O) if you want	Same as the SX variant	Leatherette upholstery Rear window sunshade Hotkeys on IRVM (with the N.A. engine)	Ventilated and heated front seats Powered driver seat Air purifier (with the N.A. engine)	8-speaker Bose music system Connected car tech 10.25-inch touchscreen system (with the N.A. engine)	ADAS Rear disc brakes (Turbo DCT) Electric parking brake (Turbo DCT)

Hyundai Verna touchscreen

Why Skip The Verna SX?

While Hyundai has equipped the SX variant of the Verna with almost all the premium comforts offered in the range-topping SX(O), the latter does have some exclusive features like ADAS, ventilated and heated front seats and also the bigger infotainment touchscreen in the case of the N.A. petrol powertrain. All of these can be had for a premium of less than two lakh over the SX.

Variant	Verdict
EX	Covers only the basics with just enough focus on safety; consider only if on a strict budget with plans to accessorise
S	The true entry variant with useful extra features at a justified premium
SX	Recommended variant, especially for CVT automatic or as entry-level turbo variant
SX(O)	Pick it only if you want a top-spec petrol-CVT or turbo variant, loaded with feel-good features and ADAS.