India, Jan. 3 -- Unveiled last month, Hyundai has commenced bookings of their new compact sedan - Aura. Set to replace the ageing Xcent, the Aura will take on the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Ford Aspire, Volkswagen Ameo and the likes

Subsequent to the official unveiling of the Aura last month, Hyundai has now commenced bookings across all dealership and their official website. Customers can pay a minimum amount of Rs 10,000 to make their bookings. Hyundai is expected to launch the Aura later this month on 21st January.

Design-wise the Aura gets bold cues all around. Up front it gets a wide grille with boomerang shaped Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) towards the edge. Giving it an air of premium news, the Aura also gets projector headlamps and fog ...