Hyundai Aura Prime HD: The Ideal Sedan for Taxi Services
Introduction The Hyundai Aura Prime HD is a special sedan designed primarily for taxi users. It is now available in a new black color. This variant offers practical features tailored for commercial use.
Exterior Design Features The car comes with a standard key and does not include remote central locking. The front features a black grill with the Hyundai logo. It is equipped with yellow halogen headlamps and turn indicators, but it does not have LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). The front engine bay is visible from below. The ground clearance is approximately 165 mm. The new black body panels are covered with a protective wrap. It has dual wipers and a plain roof, without a sunroof option.
From the side, the Aura Prime HD rides on 14-inch steel wheels with 165/70R14 tires. It has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Turn indicators are placed on the fenders. The side mirrors are matt black and can be folded manually, but they can be adjusted electrically from inside the car. The door handles are also black.
The rear of the car features “Prime” badging and the Hyundai logo. It has LED tail lights with integrated turn indicators. A chrome strip connects the two tail lights. A rear defogger, a high-mount stop lamp, and a power antenna are included. A CNG sticker is visible at the rear. The bumper is body-colored and houses two reverse parking sensors and reflectors. A rear camera is an optional extra, available for an additional ₹15,000. The boot can only be opened from inside the car. While the total boot space is 402 liters, the CNG tank reduces the usable space to about 200 liters. The spare wheel and tool kit are located under the boot floor. The CNG tank has a capacity of 60-65 liters, holding approximately 8 kg of CNG. Both petrol and CNG can be filled from a single fuel flap.
Practical Interior Features The car features dual-tone door trims. Speakers are present in the front doors. All four windows are power-operated. The seats are made of fabric, and the driver’s seat offers height adjustment.
The dashboard design gives a base model feel. It includes steering-mounted controls, which become active once an optional audio system is installed. A key highlight in this Prime HD variant is the presence of rear AC vents. A 12-volt charging outlet is also provided. The interior offers good legroom, knee room, and thigh support, ensuring comfort for passengers. Headroom is also sufficient for a sedan.
Other interior features include electric adjustment for the ORVMs (side mirrors) from inside the cabin, levers for opening the fuel lid and boot, and headlamp leveling control. There is no standard audio system; however, an optional 9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and USB connectivity (video playback is not supported) can be installed for ₹15,000. This optional system also includes a rear camera and enables the steering-mounted controls. The steering wheel is fixed and does not offer adjustment. The car has manual AC controls for fan speed, temperature, and airflow. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, which is the sole option for the CNG model (petrol variants offer an automatic option). The cabin includes two cup holders and small storage spaces, along with a regular-sized glove box. The interior rearview mirror (IRVM) is fixed. The roof light uses a yellow halogen bulb. The rear seats feature two fixed headrests and three seatbelts, but no armrest. The driver’s side sun visor is equipped with a ticket holder.
Engine Performance and Fuel Efficiency The Hyundai Aura Prime HD is powered by a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder Kappa petrol engine. There is no insulation under the hood.
When running on petrol, the engine produces 82 bhp of power and 113-114 Nm of torque. When converted to CNG, the power output is 68 bhp, with 95 Nm of torque. The CNG variant offers an impressive mileage of up to 28 km/kg.
Dimensions and Warranty The Hyundai Aura Prime HD has a length of 3995 mm, a width of 1680 mm, and a height of 1520 mm. The wheelbase measures 2450 mm.
The car comes with a standard warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, which can be extended to 5 years for an additional cost.
Price and Safety The Hyundai Aura Prime HD has an ex-showroom price starting from ₹689,900. The on-road price is approximately ₹782,000.
For safety, the car is equipped with ABS with EBD, 6 airbags, reverse parking sensors, and traction control. Additional safety features include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Conclusion The Hyundai Aura Prime HD is presented as an ideal sedan, specifically designed for taxi services. Its practical features, combined with good mileage and safety aspects, make it a suitable choice for commercial use. The introduction of the new black color further enhances its appeal.
