Hyundai Venue, Creta, Others Welcome Alcazar In Sensational Style

Hyundai's SUV lineup in India will soon be graced by yet another new SUV - the Hyundai Alcazar. The Hyundai Alcazar is essentially a 7-seater version of the Creta and it is the brand's first three-row SUV in a really long time. In a bid to set the stage for a grand welcome of the Alcazar, Hyundai India set out on an unique expedition, creating a larger-than-life branding experience of the Alcazar in the Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt deserts in the world. For this, Hyundai's four existing SUVs - Venue, Creta, Tucson and Kona Electric - formed the ‘ALCAZAR’ name on the salt flats, stretching over 1 km in length.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor India, said,

“With new and innovative thinking, HMI has led the introduction of India’s favorite SUVs, making Hyundai the highest selling SUV brand in India in 2020. Hyundai SUVs have taken the market by storm with CRETA, VENUE, TUCSON and KONA Electric redefining the aspirations of customers. To elevate the Hyundai SUV Life further, we are geared up to soon introduce our premium 6- and 7-Seater SUV, ‘The Hyundai ALCAZAR’. We have welcomed the newest member of the Hyundai SUV family by adopting a personalized approach reflecting our actions and limitless thoughts and push boundaries, leading to the creation of a stunning and memorable expedition at the Rann of Kutch.”

Hyundai Alcazar Branding Rann Of Kutch
This 'Alcazar' branding on the Rann of Kutch stretches over 1 km and has been created by Hyundai's existing four SUVs.

Here's a quick recap of the Hyundai Alcazar ahead of its launch next month...

The production-spec Alcazar actually has a lot in common with the Creta. Some of the body panels like the front fenders, bonnet and even all four doors are identical to that of the Creta. The most significant changes only come after the C-Pillar. Up front, the Alcazar gets a unique grille design with a diamond-studded pattern. The front bumper design too has been slightly updated. Towards the rear, it gets a distinct rear quarter glass area and Hyundai has even managed well to retain the 'lightning arc' element of the Creta. It also seems a little more proportionate, thanks to the longer rear overhang. The sloping roofline is now gone and the tail gate is much more upright than before. It gets brand new wrap-around tail lamps and a re-profiled rear bumper with faux dual exhaust tips.

Hyundai Creta Venue Tucson Kona Electric Wide Shot
Hyundai's four existing SUVs proved their mettle out on the dirt while creating this larger-than-life branding for the Alcazar.

Also Read : Upcoming Hyundai Alcazar First Drive Impressions - Video

Although Hyundai has not yet officially revealed the interior dashboard design of the Alcazar, from design sketches previewed previously, we know it will be mostly similar to the Creta. Hyundai have, however, revealed details about its seating configuration and that is really its main talking point. The Alcazar will be offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations. In the 6-seater variant, the Alcazar comes with captain chairs for the middle row with an unique fixed floor-mounted arm rest with cupholders and extra storage space in the middle. In the 7-seater variant, it gets a bench seat in the middle row. The seats also have a sliding function to adjust space in the third row. The third row of seats gets its own reclining function, individual AC vents and can also be folded flat for an increased boot space.

Hyundai Alcazar Front Quater Right
The Alcazar is based on the same platform as the Creta. but its wheelbase has been lengthened by 150 mm.

Under the hood, the Hyundai Alcazar gets the option of two engines - a 2.0L petrol and the 1.5L diesel engine. The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine has been tuned to produce 159PS and 192Nm of peak torque. This is the same engine that also does duty on the Hyundai Elantra and Tucson. Hyundai says the Alcazar petrol can sprint from 0-100 kph in less than 10 seconds. The tried-and-tested 1.5L diesel engine has been carried over from the Creta and produces the same 115PS and 250Nm of torque. This diesel engine has been recalibrated for the bigger and heavier 7-seater SUV. Both engines come mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Prices of the Alcazar are expected to range between INR 12.80 lakh to INR 20.00 lakh (ex-showroom). That means a Creta equivalent variant of the Alcazar is expected to cost about INR 2-3 lakh more. Upon arrival, it will take on the likes of the Tata Safari, the MG Hector Plus and also the upcoming Mahindra XUV700. 

Stay tuned to IndianAutosBlog.com for more Hyundai updates and other four-wheeler news.



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