First launched in 2021 and facelifted in 2024, the Hyundai Alcazar is the Korean carmaker’s answer to buyers who want midsize SUV looks with MPV-like interior space that can accommodate up to seven occupants. The Alcazar sports a smart, premium design with feature-packed interiors and well-balanced powertrains, and if you’re looking to buy one, we’ve laid out everything you need to know.

What is the Hyundai Alcazar price?

Starts at Rs 14.99 lakh

The Alcazar price starts at Rs 14.99 lakh for the base Executive petrol-manual variant, and tops off at Rs 21.74 lakh for the fully-loaded Signature petrol-auto variant. Hyundai offers the Alcazar with petrol and diesel engines, both available with manual and automatic transmissions. The Alcazar diesel price starts at Rs 15.99 lakh, whereas the most affordable Alcazar automatic variant costs Rs 18.64 lakh.

What are the Hyundai Alcazar rivals?

Competes with popular SUVs like Scorpio N and XUV700

As Hyundai’s contender in the three-row SUV segment, the Alcazar rivals the MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, and Mahindra’s Scorpio N and XUV700. While the Alcazar starting price is on the higher side compared to rivals like the Mahindra Scorpio N and XUV700, pricing for the Hyundai SUV’s top-end variants is considerably cheaper than equivalent competitor variants.

Which engine options does the Hyundai Alcazar get?

Turbo petrol and diesel motors

The Alcazar can be had with 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol or diesel engines – the former develops 160hp and 253Nm, while the latter outputs 116hp and 250Nm. A 6-speed manual is common across both Alcazar engines, with the petrol additionally offering a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the diesel a 6-speed torque converter auto.

What is the Hyundai Alcazar mileage?

Up to 20.4kpl (claimed)

In terms of claimed fuel efficiency, the turbo-petrol Alcazar achieves 17.5kpl for the DCT and 18kpl for the manual. Meanwhile, the Alcazar diesel delivers a claimed mileage of 18.1kpl for the torque converter and an impressive 20.4kpl for the manual. We’ve also tested the real-world fuel efficiency of the Alcazar diesel and recorded a 14.4kpl average across city and highway conditions.

What are the Hyundai Alcazar features?

Dual screen setup, Bose sound system, Level 2 ADAS, sunroof, and more

In typical Hyundai fashion, the Alcazar comes very well-equipped. Last year’s Alcazar facelift added more creature comforts to the package too, with the three-row SUV offering a panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cooled glove box, wireless charger, digital key, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, cabin air purifier, connected car tech, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, leatherette upholstery, powered and ventilated front seats, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated captain chairs, an 8-speaker Bose sound system with a subwoofer, and more.

Is the Hyundai Alcazar a 7 seater?

7-seat and 6-seat layouts

Yes, the Alcazar gets a 7-seat layout in all trim levels, with the top-spec Signature variants also offering a 6-seat layout with second row captain chairs. While space in the first and second rows is plentiful, our Alcazar review notes that the third row of the SUV is quite cramped. Legroom and headroom are both insufficient for taller adults, leaving the Alcazar’s third row best-suited for children.

What is the difference between Hyundai Alcazar and Creta?

Alcazar is larger than Creta in every way

The Alcazar is essentially a stretched version of the Hyundai Creta, outsizing it by 230mm in length, 10mm in width, 75mm in height, and 150mm in wheelbase. They’re powered by the same turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, but the Creta does offer an additional 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit paired with either a manual or CVT gearbox.

Alcazar design changes compared to Creta

It’s also worth noting that the Alcazar gets some styling tweaks to better differentiate itself from the Creta. On the outside, these changes include an H-shaped connected DRL strip, redesigned fascia, different bumpers, larger 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust tips, and an overhauled rear end with an H-shaped light bar. The differences are much milder inside, with only a dark blue and tan colour scheme for the Alcazar.

Should you buy Hyundai Alcazar or Mahindra XUV700?

As mentioned previously, the XUV700 starting price is about Rs 50,000 cheaper than that of the Alcazar, but if you’re looking to go for either SUV’s fully-loaded variants, the Hyundai is more affordable to the tune of Rs 4.15 lakh. Both SUVs trade blows in terms of features and overall cabin comfort, but the XUV700’s third row does offer a bit more space than that of the Alcazar.

XUV700 is substantially more powerful

The XUV700 is the clear winner in the performance department, as it comes equipped with either a 185hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel mill or a 200hp, 2.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. This makes the XUV700 the most powerful three-row SUV you can buy, so if you’re willing to sacrifice some fuel efficiency for performance and driving pleasure, the Mahindra is the obvious choice over the Alcazar.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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