Hyundai has postponed the launch of the much-awaited Alcazar 7-seater SUV due to rising coronavirus cases. The prices of the new model will now be released in the end of May 2021. The SUV was earlier planned to be launched on April 29, 2021.
The 3-row Hyundai Alcazar is basically the bigger and premium version of the Creta. It shares the platform and some design highlights from the Creta; however, the platform has been modified to accommodate a larger wheelbase. The Alcazar will have a wheelbase of 2,760mm, which is 150mm more than that of the Creta’s wheelbase. In fact, the Alcazar wheelbase is 19mm and 10mm higher than the Tata Safari and the MG Hector respectively. This suggests that the new Alcazar won’t be a compromised model, and will offer good space inside the cabin.
Hyundai claims that the Alcazar will offer a boot space of 180-litres with all 3 rows in position. The Tata Safari offers 73-litres boot space, while the Hector Plus and the XUV500 offers 155-litres and 93-litres of boot space respectively. Also See – Hyundai Alcazar Vs Tata Safari
The Hyundai Alcazar will be offered in 6-and 7-seat options. While the six-seater variant will have captain seats with floor-mounted armrest for the second row, while the 7-seater variant will get bench-type seats for the second-row. The captain seats will have one-touch tumble function to access the third-row. The 7-seater version will have 60:40 split second-row seats.
Hyundai has announced that the new Alcazar SUV will come with a bigger capacity petrol engine, which is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine. It is the same engine that powers the Elantra sedan and the Tucson SUV; however, it is tuned for slightly higher power. This engine produces 152bhp of power and 192Nm of torque. The petrol Alcazar is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in under 10 seconds. Also See – Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV500
Hyundai Alcazar First Look
The diesel version of the Hyundai Alcazar will be equipped with the same 1.5-litre turbocharged unit that powers the Creta. This engine is claimed to be calibrated for generating better power delivery. It produces 115PS of maximum power and 250Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
The Alcazar SUV will come equipped with a panoramic sunroof; however, this feature is expected to be offered on the top-spec variant. In terms of features, the SUV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a digital instrument console, wireless phone charging, automatic AC, cruise control, powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and 360 degree camera.
To be positioned against the likes of the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV500 and the MG Hector Plus, the new Alcazar is expected to be priced around Rs 13 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Few dealers have already started accepting pre-orders for the new Hyundai Alcazar 7-seater SUV.
