Hyundai Alcazar Revealed: First Look, Details, Specifications Explained

Not much has been revealed apart from the first look of the all-new Hyundai Alcazar. Still, there are some of the details regarding the upcoming 7-seater SUV that is out now. Firstly, it will be one of those SUVs that will be manufactured in the country itself. But, as expected, Hyundai will also export them as well. The all-new Alcazar uses similar underpinnings that we see on the second generation Creta. However, there are several visible differences between both of them.

As per the carmaker, it will go on sale in India next month. Likewise, bookings for the same will be commenced soon.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hyundai has revealed the first look of the upcoming Hyundai Alcazar SUV.
• It will be available with 2.0-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine on offer.
• The wheelbase of the upcoming Alcazar stands at 2760mm in length.

Hyundai Alcazar

Firstly, Hyundai Alcazar looks very similar to the Creta in terms of design. But, it is a revised SUV with a longer wheelbase that stands at 2760mm. This way, the wheelbase of Alcazar is around 150mm longer when compared to Hyundai Creta. Well, this does not end here. The wheelbase is also longer than any of its competitors.

Mostly, it looks similar to the Creta. However, there are several differences including redesigned – grille and bumper along with the skid plate. Further, the quarter glass is also an addition when compared to its younger sibling. Take a look at the side profile and immediately one will observe a newly designed set of 18-inch alloy wheels. To be precise, they are larger than what the brand offers on the Creta (17-inches).

The Korean brand has not revealed the exact details of the interior yet. But, according to the sources, it will come with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging pad, 360-degree camera, automatic climate control, etc. just to name a few. Also, according to the variant, customers will get the option to choose either the 6-seater or the 7-seater layout.

Under the hood, the upcoming SUV will be available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol motor. It is capable of producing 159HP along with a peak torque of 192Nm. Further, there will be a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel motor as well. In terms of numbers, this engine produces 115HP and 250Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox is expected to be available as standard. However, customers can opt for the 6-speed automatic as well.

Alternatives

In India, the upcoming Hyundai Alcazar will go head-on against the likes of Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus. The 2021 Mahindra XUV500 will be joining this rivalry soon.

Tata Safari

Hyundai Alcazar is similar to the Tata Safari in multiple ways. Just like Tata Harrier is the younger sibling to the Safari. Creta will play a similar role for the upcoming Alcazar. Currently, the all-new Safari is only available with a single 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. Meanwhile, it comes with a starting price tag of Rs.14.69 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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MG Hector Plus

Even, Hector is also available in a five-seater layout just like the Creta. However, it is the MG Hector Plus that will go head-on against the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar. Right now, MG Motors offer the Hector Plus with both 1.5-litre turbo petrol as well as a 2.0-litre diesel engine.

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