Hyundai Aura: Here are the key features of the compact sedan's variants

Korean carmaker Hyundai recently launched the Aura compact sedan as a replacement to the Xcent. The sub-4-metre sedan is not only offered with a brand-new engine but also 12 variants in total.

Hyundai is offering the Aura with three engines, three fuel types and two transmission options. These include a 1.2-litre petrol engine which makes 83PS of maximum power and 114Nm of peak torque; a 1.2-litre diesel making 75PS and 190Nm; and a 1-litre turbocharged petrol unit making 110PS and 170Nm. It is also offered with a CNG option with the 1.2-litre petrol engine, which makes 69PS and 95Nm. These are mixed and matched along with five trim levels to make 12 variants.

The base trim is the Aura E, which only gets the 1.2-litre petrol and manual transmission. It gets all basic features such as the ISOFIX mounts for child seats, dual front airbags and rear parking sensors. It also gets manual air conditioner and heater and a cooled glovebox, along with power outlets and power windows in the front.

Aura S is the next trim level and is offered with the petrol and diesel motors with manual and automatic transmission options, as well as the CNG variant with a manual gearbox. This variant gets front projector fog lamps, follow-me-home headlamps, LED DRLS and steering-mounted audio controls over the base trim.  It also gets a 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and keyless entry, among others.