Hyundai Aura Launched In India At Rs 5.80 Lakh

• Prices for the Aura start from Rs 5.80 lakh and go up to Rs 9.23 lakh.
• There are four BS6 engine options: one CNG, one diesel and two petrol units.
• Noted features include an 8-inch infotainment, wireless phone charger and climate control.
• Primary rivals are the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and Ford Aspire.

Hyundai India has launched the Aura sub-4 metre sedan at prices starting from Rs 5.80 lakh. Based on the Grand i10 Nios hatchback, it is available in 12 trim levels with four BS6-compliant engine options. Here’s a look at the detailed prices of each variant:

The Aura’s fascia is almost the same as the Grand i10 Nios. Keen eyes will notice the revised detailing in the grille and the twin Boomerang DRLs on both ends. In profile, Hyundai has done a decent job of integrating the boot to the Grand i10 Nios’ body. The roof doesn’t sharply cut down as seen in the VW Ameo. That said, it does look stubby when viewed from certain angles. At the rear, the Aura comes with split LED tail lamps connected by a chrome trim. 

Inside, the Aura’s dashboard is similar to the Grand i10 Nios except the sedan comes with brown trim inserts. Meanwhile, the Aura Turbo variant comes with red inserts denoting its sporty intentions. The feature list between the Aura and Grand i10 Nios is nearly identical. Highlights include an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, a wireless phone charger, semi-digital instrument panel, a multi-info display as well as keyless entry with push-button start. It also comes with cruise control, a feature absent in the Grand i10 Nios. 

Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a high-speed alert, as well as driver and co-driver seat belt warning. 

Under the hood, the Aura comes with four BS6-compliant engine options: one diesel and two petrol units. The 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine is offered with a CNG variant as well. Here are the detailed specifications of each engine:

	Naturally Aspirated Petrol	CNG	Turbo-petrol	Diesel
Engine	1.2-litre Kappa	1.2-litre Kappa	1.0-litre T-GDI	1.2-litre CRDI
Power (PS)	83PS	69PS	100PS	75PS
Torque (Nm)	114Nm	95Nm	172Nm	190Nm
Gearbox Options	5-speed MT/5-speed AMT	5-speed MT	5-speed MT	5-speed MT/5-speed AMT
Fuel Efficiency	20.5kmpl (MT) / 20.10kmpl (AMT)	NA	20.50kmpl	25.35kmpl (MT) / 25.40kmpl (AMT)

Its primary rivals include the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Ford Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo. You can read our detailed on-paper specification comparison of the Aura and its rivals right here. Meanwhile, we’ll be driving the Aura soon. So stay tuned to ZigWheels for our detailed first drive review.