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]

Hyundai Alcazar
2021 Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 (India) (pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Model codeSU2i 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 years2023–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,500 mm (177.2 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Curb weight1,440 kg (3,175 lb) (petrol)

Overview

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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

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The facelifted Alcazar was introduced on 9 September 2024.

Powertrain

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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
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

Sales

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FY India Export Total production [16]
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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "R&D | Hyundai Mobis". www.mobis.co.kr. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  2. ^ "Update Notice". www.xtooltech.com. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  3. ^ Autocosmos (2021-10-08). "Hyundai Creta Grand 2022 vendrá a México, una nueva SUV para 7 pasajeros". Autocosmos (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  4. ^ "Cantus Lux – Hyundai Dominicana" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  5. ^ "Hyundai starts production of the 2023 Creta Grand in Bangladesh". www.dhakatribune.com. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  6. ^ Chakravarty, Shubhodeep (2021-04-08). "Hyundai Alcazar revealed; 1st set of images, engine, transmission details & more". Hindustan Times Auto News. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  7. ^ "Hyundai Alcazar seven-seater SUV's engine specs and other details revealed". www.timesnownews.com. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  8. ^ "Production-spec Hyundai Alcazar revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  9. ^ "Hyundai Alcazar revealed in production guise". Autocar India. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  10. ^ a b "Hyundai Alcazar launched at Rs 16.30 lakh". Autocar India. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  11. ^ "Hyundai Alcazar launched at ₹16.30 lakh, takes on Tata Safari, Hector Plus". Hindustan Times Auto News. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  12. ^ "Hyundai Alcazar launched at Rs. 16.30 lakh | Team-BHP". Team-BHP.com. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  13. ^ a b "Hyundai Alcazar SUV launched in India: Check price, specs, features, etc". www.timesnownews.com. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  14. ^ Ponce, Esaú (8 October 2021). "Hyundai Creta Grand 2022 vendrá a México, una nueva SUV para 7 pasajeros". Autocosmos México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  15. ^ Anderson, Brad (2022-03-28). "Hyundai Grand Creta Is A New Three-Row SUV For South Africa". Carscoops. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  16. ^ Ajit Dalvi (2024-06-18). "Hyundai Alcazar turns three, sells over 75,000 units in India and exports 27,176| IR". Autocar Pro India. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
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