The Hyundai Reina (Chinese: 现代瑞纳; pinyin: Xiàndài Ruìnà) is a subcompact sedan manufactured in China by Hyundai through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture. The Reina went on sale in September 2017 in China and is the first car produced in Beijing Hyundai's Chongqing plant.[1] Hyundai positioned the Reina slightly under the Verna in the country.[3][4]

Hyundai Reina
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeCB
Also calledHyundai Verna
Production2017–2021
Model years2018–2021
AssemblyChina: Chongqing[1] (Beijing Hyundai)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)[2]
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia PB
Related
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.4 L Kappa II MPi I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHyundai Verna (RC) (China)

Reina is a Spanish word for queen.[1] Since 2019, the Reina is sold as the Hyundai Verna in Latin American markets such as Costa Rica, Chile and Peru.[5]

Overview

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Rear view

The Hyundai Reina made its debut at the 2017 Chongqing Motor Show. Based on the PB platform used in the Hyundai Accent/Verna, the Reina stands on a 2,570 mm (101.2 in) wheelbase and has a trunk capacity of 475 liters. Powering the car is a 1.4-liter Kappa MPI I4 engine that generates 97 hp (98 PS; 72 kW) and 93 lb⋅ft (126 N⋅m; 12.9 kg⋅m) torque to the front wheels.[3][6][1][2]

The Reina was released in the Philippines in March 2019. It replaces the Eon when launched in the country.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lee, Seung-hoon (2017-09-20). "Hyundai Motor rolls out All New Reina from new Chinese factory Amid woes in China". Maeil Business Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  2. ^ a b "Hyundai Reina". Car.info (in English and Swedish). Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  3. ^ a b Ning, W. E. (2017-07-03). "This Is the New Hyundai Reina Sedan for China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  4. ^ "'Hyundai Reina 瑞纳". car.autohome.cn (in Chinese).
  5. ^ "Hyundai Verna" (in Spanish). Hyundai Chile. Retrieved 2021-10-19.[dead link]
  6. ^ Vijayraghvan, Seshan (2017-07-11). "Verna-Based Hyundai Reina Unveiled At The 2017 Chongqing Motor Show". carandbike. NDTV. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  7. ^ Pornelos, Vince (2019-01-29). "Is Hyundai PH launching the Beijing-made Reina sedan?". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  8. ^ Laurel, Drei (2019-01-31). "Hyundai PH brings in Reina with a starting price of P598,000". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
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