The Hyundai Aura specifications pack a lot of sedan into a small, tax-friendly shape. The 1.2 litre Kappa petrol makes 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm, with a five-speed manual or an AMT. The bi-fuel CNG version drops to 68 bhp, since gas is tuned for economy. All of it drives the front wheels.
Gearbox choice is simple and sensible across the range. The plain manual is cheapest to buy, the AMT skips the clutch for traffic, and the CNG uses a manual only. Each pairing suits a different kind of driver without over-complicating things. The AMT is offered on the S and SX Plus for an easy city drive.
On economy, the petrol manual reads 20.5 kmpl and the AMT 20.3 kmpl on the ARAI test. The CNG version leads at 28 km/kg, the best in the range. Short trips and constant air conditioning pull these numbers lower day to day. To sort the options, weigh the Aura petrol and CNG economy before you choose.
Dimensions squeeze a real boot into a sub-four-metre body. The Aura measures 3995 mm long on a 2450 mm wheelbase, with 165 mm of clearance. That 402 litre boot is huge for the class and fully sealed. Five sit in a comfortable cabin, and the light steering makes tight parking easy.
Feature and safety kit is strong for the money. Higher trims add a touchscreen, wireless charging, a rear camera and dual front airbags. Read the sheet together and the Aura looks like genuine value. It stays one of the more sensible compact sedans on sale in India today.
