Hyundai Aura CNG: Price, Features & What’s New

The updated Hyundai Aura comes with many changes to its looks and features. This article will cover the car’s price, features, and key updates in detail.

Introduction to the Updated Hyundai Aura

The new Hyundai Aura has received significant updates. Its design has changed, and new features have been added inside. This car is available in both petrol and CNG options. Petrol versions offer both automatic and manual gearboxes, while CNG versions come only with a manual gearbox. This review focuses on the SX CNG variant.

The Aura offers four main variants: E (base), S, SX, and SX (O).

Hyundai Aura Exterior Design & Dimensions

The car’s overall dimensions remain the same as before. However, the design has been updated.

Front Profile Enhancements

The front of the car has a fresh look. The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) have been fully changed and now feature an L-shape that looks wider and stronger.

The front grille and bumper design are new. The Hyundai logo now has a satin finish. Fog lamps are no longer included in this new model. The bonnet also features stylish design lines, and the car has dual wipers and a washer.

The ground clearance of the car is about 165 mm.

Side and Rear Design

The side profile of the car remains similar in dimensions to the previous model. The roof is plain, but it has a CNG sticker for the CNG variant and a shark-fin antenna.

At the rear, the badging for “Hyundai” and “Aura” now has a satin grey finish. New LED tail lights are a key update. A spoiler with a high-mount stop lamp is also present. The rear bumper includes two parking sensors and a reverse parking camera.

The car has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.

Car Dimensions and Warranty

The Hyundai Aura has the following dimensions:

• Length: 3995 mm
• Width: 1680 mm
• Height: 1520 mm
• Wheelbase: 2450 mm

The car comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km, which can be extended up to 5 years.

Spacious and Feature-Rich Interior

The interior of the Aura has many changes, including new airbags, traction control, and updated lighting.

Front Cabin Features

The door panels include controls for all four power windows, door lock/unlock, and electric adjustment and folding for the side mirrors. Speakers are placed at the bottom of the doors.

The seats have a mix of leatherette finish on the sides and a fabric texture. They offer good adjustment. Inside, you will find controls for the boot opener and fuel lid opener. Manual versions have ABC pedals. Petrol models also offer an automatic option.

Driver-side controls include a bonnet release lever, traction control switch, a petrol-to-CNG switch, and an engine start/stop button. The footwell area also has good lighting.

Instrument Cluster and Steering Wheel

The instrument cluster is fully new. It now shows the CNG fuel level with a dedicated needle, alongside the petrol fuel level. The speedometer goes up to 220 km/h.

The Multi-Information Display (MID) screen has been updated with new features such as TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), trip average, mileage, and range information.

The steering wheel features a Hyundai logo and has controls for audio, infotainment, telephone, and MID settings. Top variants also offer cruise control. The steering wheel is adjustable. Stalks on the steering column control wipers and headlights.

Infotainment and Comfort

The car features an 8-inch infotainment system that supports Android Auto, USB, and Aux. It comes with a four-speaker and two-tweeter sound system. Controls for the system are also present below the screen.

Hazard light switch and black AC vents are located below the infotainment system. Manual AC controls are standard, while top models offer fully automatic climate control.

For charging, there’s a 12V power outlet, a new Type-C USB port, and a regular USB port. There is also a space for placing your phone. Top variants also include wireless charging.

The CNG model comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Petrol variants offer an automatic option. The interior also has two cup holders, door panel storage, and a cooled glovebox for storage.

The interior rearview mirror is adjustable. The roof light is yellow. The driver’s sun visor has a ticket holder, and the passenger’s sun visor has a vanity mirror. The grab handles are fixed.

Rear Passenger Comfort

The rear door panels include power window controls, door openers, and speakers. The rear seats have improved quality and color, offering good comfort with a nice recline angle.

From the rear seats, the dashboard looks similar as no design changes were made to it. Rear passengers benefit from AC vents and a 12V charging socket. An adjustable armrest with two cup holders is also available for rear passengers. A roof light is present for the rear seats.

Practical Boot Space (CNG Model)

The car features a smart key with buttons for lock, unlock, and boot access. The standard boot space is 402 liters. However, with the CNG tank installed, the boot space is reduced to about 200+ liters. This space is still enough for luggage and is larger than some other cars in its segment.

Engine Performance & Mileage

The Hyundai Aura is powered by a 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine.

• Power Output: 83 PS
• Torque: 113 Nm
• Mileage: Around 20-21 km/l

Enhanced Safety Features

Safety is a key focus in the new Aura.

• Airbags: The SX variant now includes four airbags (front and side). Top models offer six airbags.
• Braking: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) are standard.
• Stability: Traction control is also included as a safety feature.

Hyundai Aura Pricing and Competition

The Hyundai Aura competes with popular sedans like the Tata Tigor and Maruti Dzire. This car stands out by offering a CNG option up to its top SX variant, which includes many advanced features like multiple airbags and traction control.

• SX CNG Variant Price: Approximately ₹8.70 Lakh (ex-showroom). On-road price in Lucknow is around ₹10.15 Lakh.
• Petrol Variant Price: Starts from approximately ₹7.09 Lakh (ex-showroom). On-road price in Lucknow can go up to ₹9.90 Lakh.

Final Thoughts on the Hyundai Aura CNG

If you are looking for a feature-rich CNG car that offers good mileage (around 28 km/kg from the transcript’s context, though 20-21 km/l for petrol was stated), the Hyundai Aura is a strong option. It comes with improved features and enhanced safety.