2023 Hyundai Alcazar Bookings Open; Gets 1.5 Turbo Petrol Engine

Hyundai Motor is accepting bookings for its updated three-row SUV - the Hyundai Alcazar. The upcoming model will be sold through Hyundai's Signature outlets across India as well as online. While the SUV has not been launched yet in the Indian market, buyers can book their units for a token amount of Rs 25,000. The carmaker has recently revealed the 2023 Alcazar with all-new 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder GDi petrol engine, some styling updates, and a few additional features. Besides, there is another engine option offered with the SUV: a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel. However, the 2.0-litre MPi petrol engine has been discontinued.

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The 2023 Hyundai Alcazar's new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine will be both RDE- and E20-compliant. It is good enough to generate 158bhp of maximum power at 5,500rpm and 253Nm of peak torque at 1,500-3,500rpm. The same engine will expectedly replace the 1.4-litre turbo petrol unit offered by the Kia Carens. It comes mated to two gearbox choices that include a new 7-speed DCT transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Alcazar is claimed to go up to 18km/l with DCT and 17.5km/l with the manual variant. 

Design-wise, the new SUV, according to the company, will come with a new front grille along with puddle lamp logo carrying the Alcazar Emblem. Its design is said to have a refined appeal as well as new technologies to amp up 'Grand Experiences with this new-age mobility solution'. 

The updated Hyundai Alcazar comes with integrated start/stop technology, amongst other safety features that include 6 airbags (as standard), ESC, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-Start Assist Control, and disc brakes.

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Positioned below the Hyundai Tucson, the 2023 Alcazar is expected to be priced a bit higher than the outgoing model, which currently ranges between Rs 16.10 lakh and Rs 21.10 lakh (ex-showroom). Once it hits the market, the Hyundai Alcazar could take on the likes of the Tata Safari, the MG Hector Plus, the Toyota Innova Hycross, and the Mahindra XUV700.