Hyundai Alcazar Platinum (O) Diesel AT Now Available With 7-Seater Layout

There’s always a scope for improvement when it comes to the automotive industry. Hyundai is doing well in India and the major reason behind it is that they listen to their customers. A perfect example of this strategy is the introduction of the all-new Hyundai Alcazar Platinum Diesel AT with a 7-seater layout.

Earlier, this same variant was retailed with a 6-seater variant. However, affordable by Rs.15,000, the 7-seater variant is currently priced at Rs.19.64 Lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Planning to buy a family SUV? Well, this one might be the right variant one should opt for.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hyundai Alcazar Platinum Diesel AT now gets a 7-seater layout.
• To be powered by the potent 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.
• Gets features similar to the Platinum Diesel with a manual gearbox.

What’s new?

Earlier, the Platinum Diesel AT variant was only available with a 6-seater layout. The introduction of a 7-seater version will make it even practical for people who want to opt for the new Alcazar as a family SUV. When compared to the same variant with a manual transmission, this one is Rs.15,000 cheaper and more practical any day.

There is no Platnium (O) petrol AT variant for now. However, we expect the Korean brand to introduce something similar at a later stage.

Features

Hyundai really offers class-leading features on the Alcazar. However, the new Platinum (O) Diesel AT variant of the same comes loaded with a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, large panoramic sunroof, wireless charging pad and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available as standard.

Engine

Under the hood, this variant is available with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a massive 115PS of power and 250Nm of peak torque. For added convenience, it is available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Interestingly, Hyundai Alcazar is also available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and to be precise, the overall output from this unit is rated at 159PS and 191Nm.

Alternatives

In India, Hyundai Alcazar will continue its rivalry with Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus. Interestingly, the upcoming Mahindra XUV700 is expected to further heat up this competition. Want to learn more about the Tata Safari? Check out all the details down below.

Tata Safari

Not a fan of sophisticated features? Well, Tata Safari is here to offer ruggedness with some crucial features onboard. Currently, it is only available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that is truly capable of producing a massive 168HP and 350Nm of peak torque. Feature-wise, the 2021 Tata Safari comes with a host of equipment such as a large panoramic sunroof, semi-digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system and a 9-speaker JBL surround sound system among others.

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