Hyundai Alcazar India launch highlights: Prices for three-row Creta derivative start at Rs 16.30 lakh

Hyundai Alcazar engine and gearbox options

While the Alcazar borrows its 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Creta as is, the three-row SUV ditches the Creta’s petrol options for a larger, 2.0-litre petrol.

Hyundai Alcazar interior

While the design and layout of the Hyundai Alcazar’s dashboard is quite similar to that of the Creta, it has a cognac brown-and-black colour scheme, and also gets more features. 

Alcazar to strengthen Hyundai’s grip on SUV segment

Tarun Garg, Director – Sales and Marketing at Hyundai India, says the company accounted for 26 percent of all SUVs sold in India, with a majority of those being the Hyundai Creta and Hyundai Venue. The Alcazar – deriving its name from Spanish palaces and castles – is aimed to consolidate Hyundai’s hold over the SUV segment in the country.

Hyundai Alcazar launch begins

SS Kim, MD and CEO of Hyundai India, begins the Alcazar launch by mentioning the company has completed 25 years in the country, and is launching its first all-new product in 2021 with the Alcazar.

Hyundai Alcazar features: A quick look

Check out some of the features the Hyundai Alcazar gets, including first-in-segment goodies such as an air purifier, a Bose sound system, a 10.25-inch all-digital instruments display and a blind spot monitor. Also note the 2,760 mm wheelbase, which is a full 150 mm longer than that of the Creta.

Watch the Hyundai Alcazar launch LIVE

You can follow the live stream of the Hyundai Alcazar’s launch right here. 

Third row the ace up Alcazar’s sleeve

The main calling card of the Hyundai Alcazar, of course, is its third row of seats. The Creta is a strict five-seater, but the Alcazar will be available in six- and seven-seat forms, with the former packing captain chairs for second-row passengers. 

A Creta XL with a different name

If you think the Hyundai Alcazar looks familiar, that’s for a reason. The Alcazar is based on the second-gen Hyundai Creta, and is essentially a lengthened version of the popular midsize SUV that accomodates a third row of seats.

It’s time for the Hyundai Alcazar’s launch

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Tech2’s LIVE coverage from the launch of the eagerly-awaited Hyundai Alcazar SUV. We’ll bring you updates straight from the launch event, so sit back and get ready to welcome the newest three-row SUV on the block.