The
Hyundai Aura was officially unveiled at a press
event today. It will be launched in early 2020, and from then, the Hyundai
Xcent will only be sold for commercial purposes. The
Hyundai Aura is the 4-door version of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, and so, it's
mainly after the C-pillar that the major differences start becoming apparent.
The sedan embodies Sensuous Sportiness, Hyundai's latest design language. At
the rear, it flaunts a neatly integrated boot and compact edgy combination
lamps featuring LED light guides. Unlike on the Hyundai Xcent, the license
plate indentation is on the bumper. The rear-end is undoubtedly on the sporty
side.
The
Hyundai Aura is 3,995 mm long, 1,680 mm wide and 1,520 mm high. Its wheelbase
spans a length of 2,450 mm. It offers a boot space of 402 litres. The interior
is yet to be revealed, but not much is going to be different from the Hyundai
Grand i10 Nios in that aspect.
Key
features shared with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios will include an 8.0-inch
touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a
semi-digital instrument panel, wireless charging, rear AC vents, Arkamys sound
system, a rear centre armrest and a rearview camera.
Hyundai
will sell the Aura with not two but three engine options. In addition to the 83
PS 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol and 75 PS 1.2L turbocharged diesel engines
of the Grand i10 Nios, there will also be a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine,
likely with a maximum power output of 100 PS. Moreover, unlike in the
hatchback, the diesel engine also will be BS-VI compliant right from launch.
The
Hyundai Aura will compete with the likes of Hyundai Amaze, Maruti Dzire and
Tata Tigor.
