Key Highlights
- 75,000 units of Hyundai Alcazar have been sold in India within 3 years of its launch.
- Hyundai has also exported 27,000 units of the SUV to overseas markets.
- A facelift of the Alcazar is currently in the works.
Hyundai Alcazar has crossed the 75,000 sales landmark in India. The Alcazar was launched in June 2021 and is Hyundai’s flagship SUV in India. Based on the midsize SUV Creta, the Hyundai Alcazar is available in 6 and 7-seat configurations. Hyundai is currently working on a facelifted model for the SUV which will likely see a launch in September 2024.
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Hyundai Alcazar: Hyundai’s finest in the premium SUV segment
Hyundai has sold a total of 75,506 units of the Alcazar in India since its launch in June 2021. An additional 27,176 units of the SUV have been exported overseas, taking the total sales number to 1,02,682. Hyundoi’s manufacturing plant in Chenna has produced a total of 1,03,243 units of the Alcazar to date.
Hyundai Alcazar is offered in two powertrain options – a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The former produces a maximum power output of 160hp and 253Nm of torque. This engine can be mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The 1.5-litre diesel engine on the Alcazar puts out 113hp and 250Nm. This engine is paired with a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
There are four variants of Alcazar on offer – Prestige, Platinum, Platinum (O), and Signature (O). The lower variants come with a seven-seat layout and with the option of a manual transmission only. The two higher variants get a six-seat layout and a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
The facelifted model of the Hyundai Alcazar will retain the powertrain of the current version of the SUV. In terms of cosmetic design, the SUV will take inspiration from the Creta facelift which was launched earlier this year. However, its LED headlamps, DRLs, grille, and alloy wheels will be different from its midsize counterpart.
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Conclusion
Prices for the Hyundai Alcazar currently start at Rs 16.77 lakh and go up to Rs 21.28 lakh. Expect the facelifted model to demand a small premium. The SUV is available with discounts of up to Rs 70,000 this month. It rivals the likes of MG Hector Plus, Toyota Innova HyCross, Tata Safari, and Mahindra XUV700.
