The second-largest car manufacturer in India has been working on the 7-seat version of its most successful SUV in our market for a long time now. Hyundai recently announced the arrival of the 7-seat Creta, which will be christened Alcazar through a video on their YouTube channel and official website. The spied images of the same had been doing rounds for a while now. Finally, we know that the debut of the Alcazar will happen on April 6, 2021, which is not too far away now. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to tell you what to expect from the upcoming SUV so that you can prepare your potential purchase accordingly. We shall discuss the features, styling, engine-transmission combinations and competition that awaits the 7-seat SUV from Hyundai.
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Hyundai Alcazar – Exterior styling
Hyundai has been known for extreme styling off late with their i20 and Creta being quite polarising in terms of design language. The Alcazar might not be too different from the latest Hyundais either. The front will differentiate itself from the regular Creta but is likely to remain more or less in the same theme as the Creta. The major deviation from the Creta is expected to be at the rear and the sides. Therefore, we can safely assume that the front end will continue like the current-gen Creta. The rear might well host some key changes and modern appearance with LED tail lamps and strips running across the breadth of the SUV, but it will also not be too understated. This implies that we might have a sleek, modern and bold-looking SUV on our hands. The sides will, of course, be longer than the regular Creta to accommodate the third row of seating with a longer wheelbase and overhangs.
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Hyundai Alcazar – Interior, Safety and Convenience Features
The interior cabin will host a ton of features as is the case with all Hyundais. The overall cabin is expected to be plush and of high quality. Expected features include a large Digital Touchscreen Infotainment Display at the centre console, which will come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Bluetooth Connectivity, a large Panoramic Sunroof, Wireless Charging, Connected Car Tech, Voice Commands, Steering Controls, Cruise Control, Multiple Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill-Start Assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors and much more. We might see a dual-tone interior design scheme.
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Hyundai Alcazar – Engines, Prices and Competition
The engine options for the 7-seat version will likely be carried on from the regular Creta. This means that there will be two petrol and one diesel engine options on offer. There will be a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 114hp and 145Nm, a 1.4-litre turbo petrol making 138hp and 242Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel making 113hp and 250Nm. There will be all sorts of transmission options including manual and automatic. The level of flexibility is something we have come to expect from Hyundai products. The prices of the 7-seat Creta are expected to be somewhere around Rs 14 lakh to Rs 19 lakh, ex-showroom. With that price point, it can prove to be a tough competitor to the recently launched Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and the upcoming Mahindra XUV500.
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