Hyundai confirms Dec 16 unveil for Aura: All you need to know

Hyundai Motor India recently confirmed the arrival of the Aura compact sedan on December, 19. The Xcent replacement will be launched with BSVI-compliant engine options and a fresh aesthetic appeal.

The Korean automobile manufacturer also recently revealed that the Aura will borrow its 1.2-litre petrol engine from the Grand i10 Nios. It makes 83 PS of maximum power and 113 Nm of peak torque. It will also get the company’s 1.2-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine and the 1-litre Turbo GDi petrol unit, which could be mated to a 5-speed transmission.

The car is expected to borrow its styling elements from the Grand i10 Nios hatchback. This could include a bumper-mounted number plate, black accents on the C-pillar, projector headlamps and new LED tail lamps.

Hyundai is expected to equip the Aura’s interior with circular air vents, a dimpled dashboard and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Aura is also built on a brand-new platform which could give it a higher price tag than its predecessors.

Currently, the Hyundai accent has a price range of Rs 5.81 lakh to Rs 8.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The Aura is expected to be priced higher than this segment and could carry an ex-showroom price range of Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. It will be pitted against the likes of Honda Amaze and the Volkswagen Amero, among others.