Hyundai Alcazar | |
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Manufacturer | Hyundai |
Model code | SU2i LWB [1] /PS7i [2] |
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Production | 2021–present |
Model years | 2023–present (Middle East) |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
Length | 4,500 mm (177.2 in) |
Width | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
Height | 1,675 mm (65.9 in) |
Curb weight | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) (petrol) |
The Hyundai Alcazar is a compact crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai in India. Introduced in April 2021, it is a long-wheelbase version of the subcompact Creta, whilst having additional third-row seating, styling changes, and a different powertrain option. [7] [8]
The Alcazar was first unveiled in April 2021, [9] and was released to the market in June 2021. [10] It is based on the Creta, with a 150 mm (5.9 in) longer wheelbase at 2,760 mm (108.7 in), and a longer overall body by 200 mm (7.9 in). [11] The longer body allows for a three-row seating, with 7-seater and 6-seater (with captain seats) options being offered. [12] The vehicle is also introduced with a reworked front styling, and a larger 18-inch wheels.
In India, it is available in six variants, which are Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, and Signature (O). [13]
The Alcazar was released in Mexico in October 2021 as the Hyundai Creta Grand, [14] and in South Africa in March 2022 as the Hyundai Grand Creta. [15]
The facelifted Alcazar was introduced on 9 September 2024.
The Alcazar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel, with the former has a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration figure of 9.5 seconds. [10] Both engine options are available with a choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission. [13] For the 2023 model year, Hyundai gave the Alcazar a minor facelift for the Indian market which included minor styling changes, a standard auto start-stop system and a new 1,482 cc (1.5 L) 1.5 T-GDi turbo-petrol engine to replace the existing 2.0-liter Nu naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The new 1.5 T-GDi makes 160 PS (160 hp; 120 kW) of power and 253 N⋅m (187 lb⋅ft) of torque; 8 PS more power and 61 Nm more torque than the outgoing 2.0-liter petrol engine.
Petrol engine | |||||
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Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI | 2023–present | 1,482 cc (90.4 cu in) turbocharged I4 | 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) @ 5,500 rpm | 253 N⋅m (25.8 kg⋅m; 187 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,500 rpm | 6-speed manual 7-speed DCT |
Smartstream G2.0 MPI | 2021–present | 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 | 159 PS (117 kW; 157 hp) @ 6,500 rpm | 191 N⋅m (19.5 kg⋅m; 141 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
Diesel engine | |||||
Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
1.5 L U II CRDi VGT | 2021–present | 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
FY | India | Export | Total production [16] |
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FY2022 | 25,894 | 2,887 | 28,664 |
FY2023 | 26,696 | 11,334 | 38,394 |
FY2024 | 20,753 | 10,825 | 31,873 |
FY2025 | 2,163 | 2,130 | 4,312 |
Total | 75,506 | 27,176 | 103,243 |
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