- Hyundai has taken the wraps off the Aura Facelift.
- Gets a new design for the front fascia along with enhanced safety features.
- Bookings for the compact sedan are now open for an amount of Rs. 11,000.
Hyundai Motors India Limited (HMIL) introduced the Aura in the Indian market back in the year 2020. Three years down the line, an update was the need of the hour and finally, the Korean carmaker has revealed the Aura Facelift in full flesh. The updated sedan gets an updated design with a slew of additions to the equipment list. Not only this, the bookings for the Aura Facelift are now open and customers can get one for an initial deposit of Rs. 11,000.
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Hyundai Aura Facelift: What's New? Exterior Design
Talking about the design changes, the Aura Facelift features a host of changes to its skin. The biggest highlight is its updated front profile which seems to be inspired by other sedans in the brand's international line-up. The single-piece grille is now replaced by a more sophisticated slim upper part and a wider lower unit which houses the LED DRLs and slanting air ducts. In order to accommodate the new black grille, the front bumper has been given a minor rework and it looks more aggressive now.
Towards the sides, the overall affairs are pretty much the same as the outgoing model and nothing major has been updated at the rear too. Apart from these, a new Starry Night paint scheme has been added to the package.
Hyundai Aura Facelift: Changes To The Interiors and Features
Inside the cabin, the Aura Facelift has been kitted with altogether new fabric upholstery for seats. The overall cabin layout remains identical, however premium glossy black inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, chrome finish on the gear knob and parking lever tip as well as metal finish inside door handles have been added to the package.
In terms of features, the Aura Facelift gets new convenience as well as safety features. While some tech features like an 8-inch infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, auto headlamps and more are retained, the new model sees the addition of footwell lighting, a Type C fast USB charger and a new speedometer with 3.5-inch MID.
The new safety tech onboard the facelifted Aura includes 6 Airbags (4 Airbags Standard) and Highline TPMS. ESC, Hill Start Assist Control and Vehicle Stability Management are offered as standard with AMT gearbox and as optional equipment with 5 Speed Manual unit. Burglar Alarm and Automatic Headlamps have also been added to the package.
Hyundai Aura Facelift: Powertrain
With the Aura Facelift, Hyundai has discontinued the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine option. Rest everything remains the same and the new model continues to be powered by the familiar 1.2-litre Kappa Petrol engine, mated to a 5-speed manual and an AMT gearbox. The CNG option uses a 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The former puts out 83 bhp and 113.8 Nm of peak torque, while the latter's output is rated at 69 bhp and 95.2 Nm of peak torque.
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Verdict: Giving a facelift to the Aura will help Hyundai to regain its sales numbers, at a time when the market share of sedans is declining at a rapid pace. The new features and safety tech on board the facelifted model makes it an interesting proposition and it indeed stands out from its rivals. If priced right, the facelifted Aura will surely give a run for the money to its competitors.
