Which Aura variant is best?

The Base Petrol is the most value-for-money variant of the Aura, offering a great balance of features and price.

Which Aura variant has automatic transmission?

Currently, we do not have data on automatic variants for the Aura.

Hyundai Aura

₹6.49 LakhLive*Avg. Ex-Showroom

The Hyundai Aura offers smart city mobility as an accessible and economical sedan priced at ₹6.49 Lakh, featuring a frugal and accessible engine that delivers an impressive 20.5 kmpl fuel economy ensuring minimal cost of ownership. Distinguished by largest boot in sub-4m sedan (402 litres), it also offers a generous 350 L boot capacity. A smart choice for daily metropolitan commuting, it combines practical packaging with rock-bottom cost of ownership and stress-free driving manners.

Hyundai Aura price starts from ₹6.49 Lakh (avg. ex-showroom) as of October 2026.

Hyundai Aura Price Details:

Base Variant (Base Petrol): ₹6.49 Lakh
Top Variant (Base Petrol): ₹6.49 Lakh
Estimated On-Road Price: ₹7.27 Lakh - ₹7.27 Lakh

Hyundai Aura Engine & Variant Options:

Engine Options: Standard Engine
Transmission: Manual
Variants: Available in 1 variants.

Aura Best Variant: Which Variant Should You Buy?

Short Answer: The Base Petrol is our top recommendation for most buyers.

Our Recommended Aura Variant

Top Pick

Base Petrol

Standard EngineManualPetrol20.5 kmpl kmpl

₹6.49 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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The Base Petrol hits the sweet spot in the Aura lineup. It provides essential modern features, excellent safety basics, and great driving dynamics without the steep premium demanded by the top-spec Base Petrol. Unless you absolutely require flagship-tier features (like ADAS or panoramic sunroofs), this is the smartest place to put your money.

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

While the Base Petrol costs ₹0 more than the base model to buy, let's see how much it actually costs to own over 5 years (assuming 10,000 km/year).

Cost Area (5 Yrs)	Base (Base Petrol)	Pick (Base Petrol)	Top (Base Petrol)
Purchase Price	₹6.49 Lakh	₹6.49 Lakh	₹6.49 Lakh
Estimated Fuel	₹2.44 Lakh	₹2.44 Lakh	₹2.44 Lakh
Insurance (Est.)	₹97,350	₹97,350	₹97,350
Service (Est.)	₹32,450	₹32,450	₹32,450
Minus Resale Value	-₹3.25 Lakh	-₹3.25 Lakh	-₹3.25 Lakh
Total Net Cost (5Y)	₹6.98 Lakh	₹6.98 Lakh	₹6.98 Lakh

Detailed Ownership Cost Breakdown

Best Aura Variant by Use Case

On a Strict Budget

Core performance without the premium features.

Base Petrol

₹6.49 Lakh

Highway Cruising

Maximum power, stability, and safety tech.

Base Petrol

₹6.49 Lakh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Aura variant offers the best value for money?

The Base Petrol is generally considered the best value-for-money variant. Priced at ₹6.49 Lakh ex-showroom, it offers the essential modern features you need without the expensive luxury add-ons of the top trims.

Is the Base Petrol worth buying?

Yes, if you are on a strict budget. The base Base Petrol gives you the exact same engine (Standard Engine) and core structural safety as the top models, but you will miss out on premium interior features and advanced technology.