Hyundai Alcazar

The 2021 Hyundai Alcazar is the newest SUV to join the Korean automaker’s stable in India and is a three-row offering targeted at larger families or those looking for more space. The 2021 Hyundai Alcazar range starts from Rs. 16.3 lakh, going up to Rs. 20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom India. The SUV is offered in three major trims - Prestige, Premium and Signature - each of which come with an optional automatic transmission. The new offering shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Creta but gets significant updates over the latter to better differentiate the same as a premium model. The all-new Alcazar will be competing against the MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and the upcoming Mahindra XUV700 in the segment. There are a total of 12 variants to choose from on the new SUV.

With respect to dimensions, the Hyundai Alcazar measures 4500 mm in length, 1790 mm in width, and 1675 mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 2760 mm. Compared to the Hyundai Creta, the Alcazar is 200 mm longer and 40 mm taller, while the wheelbase has been stretched by 150 mm. The width remains the same.

Visually, the Hyundai Alcazar differentiates itself over the Creta with a number of changes. Apart from the larger proportions, the SUV gets a larger front grille with more chrome highlights, revised bumper, and restyled LED headlamps. At the rear, the SUV comes with new LED taillights that look much nicer than what the Creta gets, and there's also a twin-tipped exhaust unit.

Engine options on the new Hyundai Alcazar include both petrol and diesel options. The 2.0-litre petrol unit churns out 157 bhp and 191 Nm of torque, while the 1.5-litre diesel belts out 113 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. Both engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai claims a fuel efficiency figure of 14.5 kmpl on the petrol manual version, and 14.2 kmpl on the petrol automatic. The diesel model, on the other hand, claims a fuel efficiency of 20.4 kmpl while the automatic version returns 18.1 kmpl.

With respect to features, the Hyundai Alcazar is loaded and comes with the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BlueLink connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind view monitor, Bose premium sound system and 64 colours ambient lighting. The three-row offering will be available in either six or seven-seat configuration. It will also come with a voice-enabled smart panoramic sunroof, multi-drive mode - Comfort, Eco, Sport, traction control modes - Snow, Sand, Mud, and a larger instrument cluster.

The cabin on the Alcazar gets a dual-tone, black and brown treatment, with leather upholstery. The six-seater version will have captain seats in the second row along with a fixed centre console with an armrest. The Hyundai Alcazar will also get a tip and tumble function for second-row seats, a front-row setback table and an air purifier with an AQI display. Wireless charging for the second row will be optional.