2024 Hyundai Alcazar India launch in September; bookings to open this month
Hyundai has set the stage to launch the updated Alcazar in India in September this year. Additionally, the bookings will open this month. As a part of the mid-life facelift, the seven-seat SUV will get several major updates to design, interior, feature-list, and probably powertrain.
Hyundai Alcazar facelift: Exterior & InteriorThe latest test mule of the Alcazar SUV gave away some glimpses of its design. Going by the previous spy pictures, it is likely to get an upright front end, a larger grille, the new Santa Fe and Exter-inspired H-shaped daytime driving lights, a light bar running across its width, redesigned front and rear bumpers, Creta facelift-style vertically stacked LED headlamps, newly designed wheels, and reworked taillamps, among others.
Inside, the cabin is expected to come with a revamped dashboard and centre console. There could be a new steering wheel and fresh upholstery with dual-tone theme. The screens could be carried over from the outgoing model: the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 10.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster with a new UI.
Hyundai Alcazar facelift: Features
Hyundai may offer it additional features, namely new telematics with SOS, updated Bluelink connected car tech, fast charging USB Type-C ports, upgraded sound system, 360deg camera, ventilated front seats, eight-way electronically adjustable driver's seat, wireless charging pad, Alexa support, rear reclining seats, ambient lighting, dual-zone temperature control, traction control, Level 2 autonomy, electronic stability control, six airbags, cooled glove box, hill hold control, TPMS, brake assist, four-wheel discs, and possibly rear seat entertainment package.
Hyundai Alcazar facelift: PowertrainAlong with the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine producing 160PS and 253Nm of torque, the Alcazar facelift could continue with the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel motor that generates 116PS and 250Nm. The engines are likely to be paired with a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Hyundai Alcazar facelift: Price & rivalsThe Alcazar facelift is expected to attract a higher premium over with price starting at Rs 16-17 lakh and go up to 22 lakh. Once launched, the three-row SUV will rival Kia Carens, the Mahindra XUV700, Toyota Innova Crysta, Tata Safari facelift, and MG Hector Plus.
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