2020 BS6 Hyundai Verna features explained: 12 first-in-segment features including BlueLink

Hyundai India recently launched the 2020 Verna which is now the only Internet-connected mid-size sedan in the country. It'll come with three engine options and a total of nine variants. Prices start from Rs 9,30,585 (ex-showroom) and extend to Rs 15,09,900 (ex-showroom). The car has been updated inside and out with the addition a long list of features, several of which are segment-first.

Hyundai says that the 2020 Verna now boasts 12 first-in-segment features, namely 1. Blue Link 2. Front Ventilated Seats 3. Digital Cluster with 10.67cm Color TFT MID 4. Wireless Phone Charger 5. Smart Trunk 6. Arkamys Premium Sound 7. Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) 8. Emergency Stop Signal 9. Twin Tip Muffler design 10. ECO coating 11. Rear USB Charger 12. Luggage Net & Hooks

The Verna now comes with Hyundai's BlueLink which means it now has 45 functions that come from the Internet connectivity tech. BlueLink gives its eight safety and security features - Auto Crash Notification (ACN), SOS/Emergency Assistance Road Side Assistance, Low Tyre Pressure Information (TPMS), Stolen Vehicle Tracking to name a few.

2020 Verna owners will be able to use their smartphones for Remote Engine Start/Stop and Remote Climate Control (both applicable for Auto, DCT and CVT transmissions), Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Remote Horn Honk & Light, Remote Vehicle Status, Find My Car Location, and Share My Car (App Sharing).

BlueLink location-based and alert services in the new Verna include Destination Send to Car (by Call Center), Real-Time Traffic Information, Share destination (from device), Real-Time Vehicle Tracking (from App), Share Live Vehicle Location using APP, Geo-fence (Out-of-Area) Alert, Speed Alert, Idle Alert, and loads more.

The 2020 Verna also has voice-based functions with a Wake-up Word – Hello Bluelink. These include Voice Assist Dialing, Radio & Media Control, Navigation Assistance, Cricket Score, Weather Information, India’s Public Holidays Information and other Utility Services (Time and Date).

There are some additional services for customers who own Android Wear and Tizen smartwatches. These are Remote Control functions, Vehicle Status Information, and Vehicle Alerts. The new Verna will come with 3-year/unlimited km or 4-year/60,000km or 5-year/50,000 km. Hyundai is also offering the 3 years of road-side assistance, Blue Link Subscription and Map Updates along with 15th Day Home Visit.