Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Tuesday launched the all-new Aura compact sedan priced between ₹5.80 lakh and ₹9.23 lakh as an introductory ex-showroom prices across the country.

The Aura equipped with three engine options (all in BS-VI) – diesel 1.2-Litre Ecotorq, Kappa 1-litre turbo GDI petrol and 1.2-Litre MPI petrol – offering superior power, performance and fuel efficiency, the company said.

While the 1.2-litre petrol comes at a price of between ₹5.80 lakh and ₹8.05 lakh, the diesel variant is priced at ₹7.74 lakh to ₹9.23 lakh. The 1-litre turbo petrol is priced at ₹8.55 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, India).

The 1.2 Petrol has a maximum power of 83Ps @6000rpm with maximum torque of 11/6kgm @4000rpm and gives mileage of 20.5kmpl (manual transmission) and 20.10 (for the automatic transmission). Similarly, the diesel variant has maximum power of 75Ps @4000rpm with maximum torque of 19.4kgm @1750-2250rpm and gives mileage of 25.35kmpl (MT) and 25.40kmpl (AMT).

The petrol turbo gives a maximum power of 100Ps @6000rpm with a maximum torque of 17.5kgm @1500-4000rpm and gives a mileage of 20.50kmpl (MT).

Taking on rivals

The latest product from the Hyundai stable will compete with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Cars India Amaze, Ford Aspire and Tata Tigor.

“The all-new Aura marks the industry’s first and the most significant launch of the decade-2020. The Aura conveys a modern and stunning design, offering versatile characteristics exhibiting elegant styling and bold character form to deliver a fresh interpretation of Hyundai’s signature design language of ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ specifically crafted for progressive Urban and Millennial customers,” SS Kim, MD and Chief Executive Officer, HMIL, said here at the launch.

The Aura comes with convenience and technology features like advanced 20.25-cm touch-screen Infotainment with smart phone connectivity (Android Auto and Apple Car Play) along with Arkamys Premium Sound, 13.46-cm Digital Speedometer and Multi Information Display and Wireless Charger.

It will also provide ‘Wonder Warranty’ with option of 3 years/1,00,000 km or 4 years /50,000 km or 5 years /40,000 km along with Road-Side Assistance, HMIL added.

 

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