Hyundai India has announced the powertrain options for the upcoming Aura sedan. Both the petrol and diesel engine models will be BSVI-compliant. There will be three engine options including two petrol units and a diesel motor.
The petrol model of the Aura will be available with a 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT engine and a 1.0-litre Turbo GDi mill. The former will come mated either to a five-speed manual or an AMT gearbox, while the latter only to a five-speed manual. Interestingly, the 1.0 Turbo GDi mill will also be the first BSVI-compliant turbo-charged petrol engine in the compact sedan segment.
On the other hand, the oil-burner version of the Aura will derive power from a 1.2-litre U2 CRDi diesel mill. This motor will come mated to a five-speed manual transmission, with the option of an AMT gearbox as well. This will be a welcome addition for buyers looking for an automatic diesel compact sedan.
Hyundai is yet to announce the launch date of the Aura, which is expected to borrow all features and looks from the new Grandi10 Nios. It is likely to replace the Xcent, but we can expect the carmaker to position the Aura above it, just as they did with the current Grandi10 and the new Nios.
![Hyundai Aura [2020-2023]](https://imgd-ct.aeplcdn.com/160x89/n/cw/ec/41652/aura-exterior-right-front-three-quarter-54.jpeg?q=80 "Hyundai Aura [2020-2023]")
