Hyundai has just launched its newest offering in the compact-sedan segment – the Aura, at a price of Rs 5.80 lakh. Although the Aura is technically the successor to the Xcent sedan, it will actually be sold alongside the aforementioned model, with the Xcent becoming a fleet-only model.
The Aura is offered with three BS6-compliant engines. These include an 83hp, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol unit from the Grand i10 Nios, and a new 75hp, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder diesel unit – both of which get 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT gearbox options. Lastly, there is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine; the same unit as in the Venue compact SUV, albeit tuned down to produce 100hp. This is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1.2-litre petrol is also offered with a factory-installed CNG kit on the S trim level.
Coming to the variants on offer, Hyundai has equipped the Aura with five trim-levels – E, S, SX, SX+ and SX(O). We have compiled a list of all the engine/gearbox options and features offered with each of these trim-levels, below.
E [Rs 5.80 lakh]
1.2P – MT
- ABS with EBD
- Dual front airbags
- Seat-belt reminder
- Speed alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Isofix mounting points
- LED tail-lights
- Body-coloured bumpers
- Rear chrome garnish
- Dual-tone interior colour scheme
- Adjustable rear-seat headrests
- Manual AC adjustment
- Front power windows
- 12V power outlet
- Cooled glovebox
S [Rs 6.56-8.24 lakh]
1.2P – MT, AMT/ CNG – MT/ 1.2D – MT, AMT
- Central locking
- Day/ night IRVM
- Front projector for lamps
- Rear defoggers
- Speed-sensing auto door lock
- Speed-sensing auto door unlock
- Headlights with escort function
- Twin boomerang-shaped LED DRLs
- 14-inch steel wheels with cover (Manuals only)
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover (Automatics only)
- Blacked out B-pillar
- Body-coloured door handles and ORVMs
- Electrically folding ORVMs with integrated turn indicators (Automatics only)
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs
- Keyless entry
- Front and rear power windows
- Honeycomb dashboard patter finished in Satin bronze
- Rear-centre armrest with cup holders
- 2-DIN integrated audio system
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- Front and rear speakers
- Steering-mounted audio controls
- Rear AC vents
- Rear power outlet
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Driver seat-height adjust
SX [Rs 7.30 lakh]
1.2P – MT
- Reverse camera
- 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Chrome door handles
- Shark-fin antenna
- Metal-finish interior door handles
- 5.3-inch digital speedometer with MID
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
- Arkamys premium sound system
- Voice recognition
- Front and rear power outlets
- Passenger vanity mirror
SX+ [Rs 8.05-9.24 lakh]
1.2P – AMT/ 1.0P – MT/ 1.2D – AMT
- Gloss-black radiator grille surround (1.0P only)
- Projector headlights
- Black interior with red inserts (1.0P only)
- Honeycomb dashboard patter, finished in grey (1.0P only)
- Dark Grey interior door handle (1.0P only)
- Wireless phone charger
- Automatic climate control
- Eco-coating technology
SX(O) [Rs 7.86-9.04 lakh]
1.2P – MT/ 1.2D – MT
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gear knob
- Cruise control (1.2P only)
The Hyundai Aura competes in an already-crowded compact-sedan segment against rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Ford Aspire and upcoming Tata Tigor facelift.
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi.
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