Hyundai Alcazar: The Hyundai Alcazar has put up a strong fight in a market that’s suddenly full of great three-row SUVs.
Built on the same platform as the Creta but with added on proportions, the Alcazar offers a mix of utility, contemporary and premium features, spaciously-cabin and flexibility that targets larger families and customers who need that extra space but don’t want to upsize to a typical seven-seater, full-size SUV.
Distinctive Design Elements
The Alcazar stands out immediately as you see it alongside 5-seats, having a more commanding road presence. These contribute to the car’s balanced proportions, and up front, you get a unique chrome-studded grille flanked by split LED headlamps.
Character is strong in profile lines and stylish alloy wheels (up to 18 inches) flank the sides, while the rear features LED taillights that wrap around, joined by a chrome strip and twin exhaust tips that underscore its premium positioning.
Generously Sized Interior Design
Step inside, and the Alcazar absolutely delivers on its spacious and comfortable prospectus. It is available in both the 6-seater (captain chairs) as well as the 7-seater (bench middle row) package, thereby providing the perfect fit to every family.
With one-touch tumble for easier access to the third row, and a fixed center console with storage and cup holders standard with the captain chair configuration – it’s the little things that help make the ride that much better.
The third row isn’t as commodious as on some larger SUVs, but is bearable for normal-sized adults on short drives with dedicated AC vents, USB charging ports and adjustable headrests that make it more bearable.
Performance Credentials
Alcazar is powered by two engines under the hood, a 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 159 PS and 191 Nm and a 1.5 litre diesel motor making 115 PS and 250 Nm.
Each can be ordered with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The petrol is the one more focused on performance and overall refinement, while the diesel offers better efficiency with claimed mileage figures of 18-20 km/l while out on the highways.
Among the three drive modes (Comfort, Eco and Sport) available to the driver to select, throttle response and steering feel can be modulated according to the driving situation.
Premium Feature Set
The Alcazar is packed with tech and will enhance the ownership experience.
The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster gives a modern touch to the cockpit, while some of the premium features are:-
Panoramic sunroof
Ventilated front seats
Front and rear wireless charging for smartphone
360-degree camera with an available blind view monitor
Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
Air purifier with AQI display
Front row sliding sunvisor
Power-operated parking brake with auto hold
BlueLink with more than 60 connected features offered in-car
Safety Architecture
The Alcazar takes safety first with six airbags including side and curtain, an electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Higher trims gain advanced driver aids such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Excellent fit and finish and very good materials quality inside.Guna’s fat hose reels are made of the very best quality material and hose is made of PVC.
Versatile seating with thoughtful features for all three rows
Even middle versions with full range of features
Reasonable ride quality with performance that suits multiple road types
It has a strong after-sales network, plus a reputation for reliability
Intelligent storage options in the cabin
Cons:
Tall rear adults may find the third-row space cramped on long trips
Takes some speed off a little when the van is full of tools.
Small amount of luggage space behind 3rd row, 6 cu.ft. (Total: 180)
Higher trims come at a hefty premium for the price.
Consumption however rises heavily in dense urban traffic.
Features limited to higher trim levels
Hyundai Alcazar:
The Hyundai Alcazar is one such car that straddles the line between smaller, cheaper compact SUVs and larger, more expensive ones.
It’s a tantalizing combination of accommodations, options, and comfort that tempts space-challenged families who want periodic sips of third-row seating without the soccer-bus bulk, and it’s part of the Outback model lineup.