Hyundai Aura: Everything You Should Know About this Compact-Sedan

 

The compact sedan, Hyundai Aura has been a popular choice in the segment. It is not just stylish but is a feature-loaded and affordable car in the brand’s portfolio. Introduced as a successor to Hyundai Xcent, the Aura was first launched in January 2020. After three years of its launch, it received a facelift from the South Korean manufacturer. With the facelift version, customers now get a refreshed design, new tech features, and safety enhancement.

Those who are planning to buy a new car with a good design and affordable price can consider the new Hyundai Aura. 

Here is a quick overview of its design, features and safety:

Design and Looks

The outer appearance of the Hyundai Aura looks quite stylish. Up front, it has a black radiator grille with the L-shaped LED DRLs. The side profile is characterized by a strong shoulder line and 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. At the rear, we get to see stylish Z-shaped LED tail lamps, an edgy bumper, a boot lip spoiler, and a shark-fin antenna.

The overall design of the Aura exhibits elegance with sportiness which makes its looks visually appealing in the compact sedan segment.

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Tech Features

Not only from the outside, the Aura sedan is well-equipped on the inside. This compact sedan offers an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity.

Some of the other tech features include a wireless phone charger, a 3.5-inch Speedometer with a multi-information display, automatic climate control, voice recognition, premium glossy black inserts, footwell lighting, metal-finish inside door handles, USB port connectivity, a height-adjustable driver seat, a cooled glove box, a fast USB type-C charger, and more.

Please note that the availability of these features may vary depending on the variant you prefer to buy.

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Safety Features

Not just for style and features, the Aura has been designed to offer a secure driving experience. It offers a range of safety features including up to 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), ABS with EBD and more.

Color Choices

Hyundai Aura is available with six attractive exterior paint schemes - Polar White, Titan Grey, Teal Blue, Typhoon Silver, Fiery Red, and Starry Night. Although there are no options for the dual-tone, these single-tone colors are captivating enough.

Powerful Engine Options

Under the hood, Hyundai Aura houses a 1.2-litre engine in both petrol and CNG fuel types. The petrol engine is rated for a maximum power of 82 bhp and peak torque of 114 Nm, while in CNG mode the power is reduced to 68 bhp with 95 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Aura does not disappoint much. With the CNG manual, the sedan offers an impressive ARAI-claimed range of 22 km/kg. When running on petrol (either mated with a manual or automatic gearbox), it can deliver a mileage of 17 kmpl.

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Variants and Affordability

Hyundai Aura is available in four variants: E, S, SX, and SX(O). Talking about its affordability, the car is positioned as a budget-friendly compact sedan. Compared to some other sedans in its segment, the Aura tends to offer competitive pricing. The starting price of the Aura stands at Rs 6.48 lakh (ex-showroom) while for the top-spec variant, the cost goes up to Rs 9.04 lakh (ex-showroom).