Latest Update (18-June-2021): – Hyundai Alcazar has been finally launched in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 16.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Click here for more details.
Hyundai is all set to foray into the 7-seater mid-sized SUV segment with the Alcazar SUV. It will be launched on 18th June. Currently, the SUV is in the transportation phase and will soon reach dealerships across the country. Bookings of the SUV are already underway for a token amount of Rs 25,000.
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The Hyundai Alcazar will be offered in six variants – Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, and Signature (O). All the optional variants will only be available with automatic transmission, whereas their standard counterparts will get only a manual gearbox. Here's the variant-wise availability of powertrain and seating configurations: –
| Hyundai Alcazar Variants | 2.0 Petrol-MT | 2.0 Petrol-AT | 1.5 Diesel-MT | 1.5 Diesel-AT |
| Prestige | ✅ (6/7-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (6/7-seater) | ❌ |
| Prestige (O) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (7-seater) |
| Platinum | ✅ (7-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (7-seater) | ❌ |
| Platinum (O) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) |
| Signature | ✅ (6-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) | ❌ |
| Signature (O) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) | ❌ | ✅ (6-seater) |
As the above table indicates, the Alcazar will be offered in 6- and 7-seater configurations, depending on the variant. The 6-seater model will feature two captain seats in the middle row with a central console-mounted unique armrest along with a wireless phone charger, a seat-back tray (first-in-segment), and sunshades. The 7-seater model will come with a bench-type seat for three occupants in the 2nd row. The last row will get a standard 50:50 split seat for two passengers in all variants.
Other features onboard include a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display (first-in-segment), auto Air Purifier with AQI display (first-in-segment), sliding sun visor in the front row (first-in-segment), side footstep (first-in-segment), a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, BlueLink connected car tech with OTA map updates support, 64-colour ambient lighting, auto climate control, ventilated front seats, 8-speaker Bose sound system, electrically adjustable driver seat, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, multiple driving & traction modes, blind view monitoring system, tire pressure monitoring, 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, front & rear parking sensors, and more.
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While Alcazar is essentially a three-row version of the Creta, the brand has increased it's wheelbase by 150mm to accommodate the third row. In fact, at 2,670mm, it's wheelbase is longer than the MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari. And so, to pull this extended Korean beast, the brand has equipped it with 2.0-liter petrol (159PS/191Nm) and 1.5-liter diesel (115PS/250Nm) engine options. Both units will drive the front wheels via either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
The Hyundai Alcazar is expected to be priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it in the same group as the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV500, and the upcoming Mahindra XUV700.
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