Hyundai Alcazar

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Hyundai Alcazar
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2021 Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 (India)
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Model code SU2i LWB [1] /PS7i [2]
Also called
  • Hyundai Grand Creta
  • Hyundai Creta Grand (Middle East and Latin America) [3]
  • Hyundai Cantus Lux (Dominican Republic) [4]
Production2021–present
Model years 2023–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Hyundai-Kia K2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,500 mm (177.2 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,675 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]

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Overview

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]

Facelift

The facelifted Alcazar was introduced on 9 September 2024.

Powertrain

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
ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI2023–present1,482 cc (90.4 cu in) turbocharged I4 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) @ 5,500 rpm253 N⋅m (25.8 kg⋅m; 187 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,500 rpm6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
Smartstream G2.0 MPI2021–present1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4159 PS (117 kW; 157 hp) @ 6,500 rpm191 N⋅m (19.5 kg⋅m; 141 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Diesel engine
ModelYearsEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions
1.5 L U II CRDi VGT 2021–present1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm6-speed manual
6-speed automatic

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