Hyundai Aura to launch 2020

Hyundai India has finally taken the wraps off its latest sub-4m sedan, the Aura. As we had reported earlier, the Aura is based on the recently introduced Grand i10 Nios and a successor to the Xcent sub-4m sedan. The new model flaunts Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy.

Like the Nios, the Aura gets the same design elements including the blacked-out trapezoidal grille with integrated boomerang-shaped LED DRLs, projector fog lamps and headlamps, and prominent air dams. On the sides, the roofline resembles that of the Nios, while the rear gets a completely revised look.

The Aura also gets a glossy black applique on the C-pillar, which lends the roof a floating effect. This also suggests that it will come with dual-tone colour options. At the rear, it gets C-shaped tail lamps with LED inserts, a shark fin antenna, and a number plate holder placed in the bumper. Hyundai will be offering the Aura with its 15-inch diamond-cut alloys.

As we already know, Hyundai will offer the Aura with three BS6-compliant engines: two petrol and one diesel. It will be offered with the Nios’ 1.2-litre petrol (83PS/114Nm) and diesel (75PS/190Nm) engines. Transmission duties will be taken care of by a 5-speed manual as well as a 5-speed AMT. The second petrol unit is a detuned version of the Venue’s 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 100PS and an identical 172Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual. Sadly, Hyundai won’t be offering the Venue’s 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) with the Aura.