Hyundai Alcazar

Production2021–presentModel years2023–present (Middle East)AssemblyBody and chassisClassCompact crossover SUVBody style5-door SUVLayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drivePlatformHyundai-Kia K2RelatedPowertrainEngineTransmissionDimensionsWheelbase2,760 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)

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]

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]

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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
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

References

External links

• Official website (Hyundai India)