KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai Aura is the most affordable Hyundai sedan in India
- Comes with a petrol and petrol+CNG powertrain
- Get features like an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and more
Launched back in 2020, Hyundai Aura has made a significant name in the small sedan segment. The sedan is liked by personal car buyers and fleet operators. It comes with a decent number of features, two engine options, and offers a generous space. In this article, I'll take you through the key features of the Hyundai Aura. Moreover, you can join 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to get the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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Hyundai Aura Engine & Variant Details
Hyundai Aura comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 83 PS and 113.8 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual and an AMT gearbox. The other engine option is the 1.2-litre petrol+CNG engine producing 69 PS of power and 95.2 Nm of peak torque. This is mated with a 5-speed MT gearbox. The Aura is available in 4 variants namely E, S, SX, and SX(O).
Key Features
8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment
The Aura comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This infotainment is the same unit that is available in the Grand i10 NIOS. This unit offers a user-friendly UI and a smooth touch response. The 8-inch screen is available in the upper spec variants only, namely the SX and SX(O). The SX variant is priced at Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom) and the SX(O) variant is priced at Rs 8.65 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: The Tata Tigor is a primary rival of the Hyundai Aura and it comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment.
Wireless Charging
Hyundai never shies from offering more and more features even in their entry-level models and the Aura is no exception. The brand has offered first-in-segment wireless charging in the Aura. However, this feature is available in the SX Automatic variant only which is priced at Rs 8.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competition Check: Rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire & Tata Tigor do not offer wireless charging as a company fitment.
Rear AC Vent
The Aura is used by personal as well as fleet owners, both categories of buyers use it for chauffer-driven experiences. For the added convenience of the rear-row passengers, the Aura comes with a rear AC vent. The rear AC vent allows passengers in the back row to stay cool easily and helps to cool the cabin more quickly. The rear AC vent is available from the S variant onwards.
Competition Check: The Tata Tigor & Maruti Suzuki Dzire are the primary rivals of the Aura. Among these two only the Dzire comes with a rear AC vent and the Tigor does not get one.
6 Airbags Standard
Recently, Hyundai has equipped all its cars with 6 airbags as standard across all the variants. The Hyundai Aura also comes with 6 airbags as standard fitment for all its variants. Apart from 6 airbags, the Aura boasts safety features like ABS with EBD, TPMS, ESC, seatbelt reminder, and 3-point seat belts among other features.
Competition Check: None of the rivals of the Hyundai Aura comes with 6 airbags as standard fitment.
Other Notable Features Of Hyundai Aura
- Automatic Climate Control
- Company Fitted CNG
- Cruise Control
- Electrically Adjustable & Foldable ORVMs
- Projector Headlamp with LED DRLs
- 3.5-inch MID
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Verdict
Hyundai Aura has gained a significant position in the affordable sedan market. It is loved by fleet owners and taxi operators for its spacious and feature loaded cabin. The Aura is priced at Rs 6.48 lakh to Rs 9.04 lakh (ex-showroom). The Aura competes with the Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Dzire and it offers better features and value proposition as compared to its rivals.
