Hyundai Creta-based Alcazar Three-row SUV Launched

It is offered in 6- and 7-seater configurations depending on the variant you choose

• It is priced between Rs 16.30 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

• The Alcazar is offered in eight trims: Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum and Platinum (O), Signature, Signature (Dual Tone), Signature (O), and Signature (O) Dual Tone. 

• The SUV features 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system, paddle shifters, connected car technology, and a panoramic sunroof. 

• Safety to be covered by rear disc brakes, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitor, and up to six airbags.

• It comes with 159PS 2.0-litre petrol and 115PS 1.5-litre diesel engines, both paired to 6-speed manual and automatic units. 

Hyundai has launched the Alcazar SUV in India from Rs 16.30 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in three broad trims with eight variants in total: Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum and Platinum (O), Signature, Signature Dual Tone, Signature (O), and Signature (O) Dual Tone. 

Here are the variant-wise prices: 

The entry-level Hyundai Alcazar undercuts the top-spec Creta by up to Rs 1.4 lakh. The difference between the petrol and diesel variants of the Alcazar is barely up to Rs 24,000. The 7-seater configuration does not come on the Platinum (O), Signature, and Signature (O) variants. The Optional variants are reserved for automatic with only six seats, with the exception of Prestige (O) Diesel automatic variant that gets seven seats. Further, only the base-spec Prestige variant is available with both seating configurations.

The 6-seater variant gets captain seats for the second row, while the 7-seater gets a 3-seater bench for the same. The second row seats come with slide and recline as well as one-touch tip and tumble functions. The third row is equipped with 50:50 split seating and reclining functions along with dedicated vents and twin USB chargers. 

The Alcazar is around 200mm longer than the Creta and 40mm taller. The wheelbase has been increased by 150mm, to 2760mm. Both are equally wide, at 1790mm. 

It features LED headlamps, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, front row ventilated seats, air purifier, paddle shifters, powered driver’s seat, Bose premium sound system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology, wireless charging for the first and second row (only for the six-seater variant), and cruise control. 

Safety is covered by rear disc brakes, electronic stability control, hill start assist control, tyre pressure monitoring system, automatic headlamps, driver rearview monitor, a rear parking camera, and rear parking sensors as standard fitment. The top-end variants further get a 360-degree camera, a blind spot monitor (assists drivers in changing lanes by providing a live view of the blind spots on either side), and up to six airbags. 

The Alcazar is offered with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel powertrains, with 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic transmissions. It also gets three drive modes: Eco, City, and Sport as well as three traction modes: snow, sand, and mud. The automatic variants are equipped with paddle shifters. 

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All variants are available in six single colour options and two dual tones:

• Phantom Black

• Polar White 

• Starry Night

• Taiga Brown

• Titan Grey

• Typhoon Silver

• Polar White with Black Roof

• Titan Grey with Black Roof

The Hyundai Alcazar rivals the MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and the upcoming Mahindra XUV700. 

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