Hyundai Alcazar gets RDE-compliant engines; 6 airbags now standard

Despite the updates, prices for the Alcazar remain unchanged.

Published On Feb 02, 2023 01:54:00 PM

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Hyundai has mildly refreshed the Alcazar SUV by updating its standard safety features. Like the updates for the Venue and Creta, Hyundai has also slightly updated the engines of the Alcazar to comply with the upcoming emissions norms.

Alcazar gets integrated starter generator (ISG)
Both engines are BS6 stage 2, RDE compliant

Hyundai Alcazar SUV: what’s new?

In this update, Hyundai has made six airbags standard across all variants. Earlier, only driver and passenger airbags were standard across the range, whereas side and curtain airbags were available from platinum trim onwards.

Furthermore, Hyundai has also added an integrated starter generator (ISG) in the Alcazar that will enable the start-stop functionality and help increase fuel efficiency. The South Korean manufacturer also mentioned that all engines available with the Alcazar now comply with the new emissions standards – Bharat Stage 6 2.0 – and will also be able to run on a 20 percent petrol-ethanol blend (E20).

Hyundai Alcazar SUV: powertrains

Under the hood, the Alcazar gets a choice of two engine options – a 159hp, 191Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 115hp, 250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both are mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Hyundai Alcazar SUV: price and rivals

Prices for the Alcazar start at Rs 16.10 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 20.85 lakh. It rivals the Tata Safari (Rs 15.64 lakh-24 lakh), MG Hector Plus (Rs 17.50 lakh-22.43 lakh) and Mahindra XUV700 (Rs 13.44 lakh-25.47 lakh).

*All prices ex-showroom.

Hyundai Alcazar prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Variant	Price
Prestige Executive petrol MT 7-seat	Rs 16.10 lakh
Platinum petrol MT 7-seat	Rs 18.60 lakh
Signature petrol MT 6-seat	Rs 19.04 lakh
Platinum (O) petrol AT 6-seat	Rs 19.86 lakh
Platinum (O) petrol AT 7-seat	Rs 19.86 lakh
Signature (O) petrol AT 7-seat	Rs 20.15 lakh
Signature (O) petrol AT 6-seat	Rs 20.15 lakh
Prestige Executive diesel MT 6-seat	Rs 16.71 lakh
Prestige Executive diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 16.71 lakh
Prestige diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 17.71 lakh
Prestige Executive (O) diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 18.18 lakh
Prestige (O) diesel diesel AT 7-seat	Rs 19.17 lakh
Platinum diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 19.61 lakh
Signature diesel MT 6-seat	Rs 20.10 lakh
Platinum (O) diesel MT 6-seat	Rs 20.74 lakh
Platinum (O) diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 20.74 lakh
Signature (O) diesel MT 6-seat	Rs 20.85 lakh
Signature (O) diesel MT 7-seat	Rs 20.85 lakh