Hyundai Aura facelift Review

Hyundai continues to bet on the Aura compact sedan, which it recently upgraded to meet upcoming emission and safety regulations.

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In addition, the Aura also gets some cosmetic tweaks and a lengthier feature list. Priced between Rs 6.29-8.87 lakh, it rivals the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and Tata Tigor.

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The earlier iteration looked identical to the Grand i10 Nios (its hatchback version) from the front.

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However, the facelift looks a lot more distinctive and won’t leave you second guessing thanks to its new slim front grille and inverted trapezoidal air dam design.

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Flanking the air dam are inverted L-shaped LED Daytime Running Lamps and functional vertical air vents, which add a touch of sportiness to its styling.

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Keen observers will notice that the company has moved on from its 3D chrome logos to all-new satin-finished 2D units.

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Our test car sported the ‘Starry Night’ paint, which is a new addition to the palette; it appears dark blue under sunlight and black otherwise.

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