Hyundai Reveals The Aura Facelift; Commences Bookings

The subcompact sedan gets exterior cosmetic changes with new features

• The updated Aura gets a new front profile with a slightly angrier look; no changes to the side and rear. 

• Interior remains unchanged except for new light-grey upholstery. 

• It gains footwell lighting, an analogue instrument cluster, USB C-type fast charger, and auto headlamps. 

• Four airbags now standard; also gets six airbags option, ESC, hill start assist, and tyre pressure monitoring system. 

• Continues with the same 1.2-litre petrol and CNG engines. 

Along with the facelifted Grand i10 Nios, Hyundai has also revealed the updated Aura sedan. Official bookings are underway for Rs 11,000 and we’re expecting the prices to be announced shortly. 

Cosmetic Upgrades On The Outside

The facelifted Aura’s front looks significantly different from the pre-facelift model, thanks to the new grille, bumper and LED DRL design. All these changes make it look a bit sportier as well. And that’s about it. The side and rear profiles remain unchanged. 

What’s New Inside?

The dual-tone interior remains unchanged save for the new light grey upholstery and ‘Aura’ inscription on the seat. 

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New Equipment Added!

In terms of features, Hyundai has equipped the updated Aura with footwell lighting, an analogue instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch MID (available with the pre-facelift CNG and Magna variants), USB Type-C fast-charger and automatic headlamps. It continues with features such as an eight-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charger, cruise control, push-button start-stop and automatic AC. 

More Safety Features

The facelifted Hyundai Aura now gets four airbags as standard, while the top-spec SX(O) variant gets six airbags. Besides, ESC (electronic stability control), hill-start assist and tyre pressure monitoring system have also been added, in addition to a rear parking camera and ISOFIX seat anchorages. 

Any Mechanical Changes?

None. The updated Aura retains its 1.2-litre petrol and CNG engines. The petrol engine is rated at 83PS and 113Nm and gets the option of five-speed manual and AMT transmissions. The CNG delivers 69PS and 95Nm and is mated to a five-speed manual as standard. The 1-litre turbo-petrol engine seems to have been dropped for now.

Expected Prices And Rivals

The updated Hyundai Aura will command a premium over the outgoing model, which cost between Rs 6.20 lakh and Rs 8.97 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It rivals the Honda Amaze, Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

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