Hyundai Aura base model vs top model: is the jump worth it?
The Aura base model is the E, from ₹6.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the SX(O), from ₹8.16L. That is ₹2.16L more.+₹2.16L
The full story
The Aura base model is the E, from ₹6.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the SX(O), from ₹8.16L. That is ₹2.16L more.
The SX(O) adds electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, tyre pressure monitor and rear parking camera, and 12 more over the E.
Top of the ladder is not top of the price list here: the SX CNG MT at ₹8.60L costs more.
4 trims sit between the two, so the jump is rarely how anyone actually buys.
The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the SX, not the jump to the top; above it the SX(O) adds ISOFIX child seat anchorages, wireless CarPlay / Android Auto and auto headlamps, and 1 more for the rest of the money.
The two ends of the Aura ladder
What the top model has that the base model does not
Only the rows that differ. Most important first, and anything the top model gives up is marked, because a ladder is not always a straight climb.
| Feature | E (base) | SX(O) (top) |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control | - | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchorages | - | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitor | - | Yes |
| Rear parking camera | - | Yes |
| Touchscreen | - | 8" |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Auto climate (single zone) | - | Yes |
| Speakers | - | 4 |
| Auto headlamps | - | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | - | Yes |
| Wheel size | 14" | 15" |
| Wheel type | Steel | Alloy |
| Auto-folding wing mirrors | - | Yes |
| Rear defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear centre armrest with cupholders | - | Yes |
The steps between them, one at a time
4 trims sit between the base model and the top model. Each step has its own page saying what it costs and what it buys.
Hyundai Aura base model vs top model: the questions people ask
- What is the difference between the Hyundai Aura base model and top model?
- The SX(O) adds electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and tyre pressure monitor, and 13 more over the E. 4 trims sit between them: S, S Corporate, SX and SX+.
- How much more does the Hyundai Aura top model cost than the base model?
- The Aura base model is the E, from ₹6.00L ex-showroom; the top model is the SX(O), from ₹8.16L. That is ₹2.16L more.
- Is the Hyundai Aura top model worth it over the base model?
- The best value for money on this ladder is the step into the SX, not the jump to the top; above it the SX(O) adds ISOFIX child seat anchorages, wireless CarPlay / Android Auto and auto headlamps, and 1 more for the rest of the money.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated on 9 September 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.