Three-Row Creta Based Hyundai Alcazar All Set To Debut Tomorrow

• Hyundai Alcazar will be available in 6- and 7-seater configurations, depending on the variant you choose. 

• Will come in eight trims: Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, Signature Dual Tone, Signature (O), Signature (O) Dual Tone. 

• Features will include 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors and up to six airbags. 

• To be powered by 159PS 2.0-litre petrol and 115PS 1.5-litre diesel engines, both mated to 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic units. 

• Expected to be priced between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 20 lakh. 

After being delayed by over two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai is finally set to launch and reveal the prices of the Alcazar SUV tomorrow. 

Hyundai Alcazar is based on the five-seater Creta, but its wheelbase is longer by 150mm (2760mm). It will be available in 6- and 7-seater configurations, depending on the variant that you choose. The Alcazar will come in eight trims: Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, Signature Dual Tone, Signature (O), Signature (O) Dual Tone. 

The SUV will feature will feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and instrument cluster screens, automatic AC, ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable driver seat, 8-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, a voice-operated panoramic sunroof, connected car technology, and wireless charging. 

Safety features should include up to six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, and electronic stability control. 

The Hyundai Alcazar will be offered with two engine options: 159PS 2.0-litre petrol and 115PS 1.5-litre diesel. Both will get 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions as standard. The petrol manual and automatic variants offer almost the same fuel economy, around 14kmpl. The diesel manual is the most fuel-efficient, claimed to return just over 20kmpl.

• Upcoming Cars Between Rs 10 Lakh And Rs 15 Lakh
• Buy Or Hold: Wait For Hyundai Alcazar Or Go For Its Rivals?

The Alcazar is expected to demand a premium over the Creta, possibly priced between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and the upcoming Mahindra XUV700.