It is no secret that Hyundai is readying the 7-seater version of the popular Creta SUV, which is rumoured to be called the Hyundai Alcazar. In fact, the long-wheelbase model has already been spotted testing in South Korea. The Hyundai Creta 7-seater is also expected to arrive in our market in 2021; however, the company is yet to make an official announcement on the same.
According to the Philippine media, Hyundai will introduce the 7-seater Creta in 2022. In fact, the Hyundai Creta 7-seater SUV will be produced in Indonesia for export markets as well. The company won’t introduce the 7-seater version in Philippine. This suggests that the bigger Creta will also be introduce in select South Asian markets.
Hyundai had showcased the previous generation Creta at MIAS 2017; however, the model never launched in Philippine. This development suggests that the company has finally decided to introduce the SUV in 7-seater avatar in Philippine. In Asia, the Hyundai Creta is produced in India and China. And, Indonesia will become the third market to manufacture this SUV.
The Korean automaker is expected to launch the Creta 7-seater in the second half of 2021. The upcoming 7-seater Creta is likely to feature longer wheelbase to accommodate third row of seats. The longer version of the SUV will directly rival the likes of the MG Hector Plus, Tata Gravitas and the Mahindra Scorpio.
The company will also make significant design changes to distinguish it from the regular model. It will have all-new chrome-studded radiator grille, new bumper and revised headlamp set-up. The front will have parking sensors. Hyundai engineers will increase the wheelbase of the SUV by 20mm, while the length will be increased by 30mm. The side profile will have changes in the form of new 17-inch alloys, larger overhang, silver-coloured sill, flatter roof, usable roof rails and slimmer C-pillar.
The Alcazar will have captain seats for the 6-seater version. It will also get flexible seats to provide larger boot space. The upcoming Alcazar is likely to be offered with 2 engine options – a 138bhp, 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol and a 113bhp, 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel. Both manual and automatic gearbox options will be offer. It is likely to cost around Rs 13 lakh to Rs 18.5 lakh.
