According to the recent buzz, the upcoming Hyundai Aura sedan will be officially launched in Nepal on January 2020. The sedan is expected to replace the ongoing Hyundai Xcent in the Nepalese market though, the brand plans to carry on selling the “Xcent Prime” to the fleet market only.

Based on the design language of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, the Aura sedan differentiates from the hatchback with a new front bumper as well as a redesigned compact rear section. The boot lid of the sedan is further integrated neatly while the dual boomerang LED DRLs at the front completes its overall profile. The Hyundai Aura features 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels integrated with boomerang inspired spokes.

There is no information on the interior specifications of the upcoming sedan though one can expect it to offer similar components as that of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The Aura sedan is expected to feature an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The higher-spec variants of the upcoming sedan will feature a 5.3-inch digital speedometer mated to a MID (Multi-Information Display) in addition to Arkamys sound support, eco-coating, wireless charging and more.

Mechanically, the Hyundai Aura is expected to get three BS6-complaint engine options: a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that will be good for 84HP and 114Nm, a 1.2-litre diesel engine that can offer 75HP of maximum power and 190 Nm of torque, and the third engine option will be a 1.0-litre, turbo petrol engine that will be good for 100HP of power and 172Nm of torque.

The former two engine options will be available with a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox while the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine will only be available with a 5-speed manual transmission. Once launched in Nepal, the Hyundai Aura will compete in the market with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Ford Aspire, and Tata Tigor.

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