All thanks to its spacious interior, premium feature list, and competitive pricing, it has always been a case of top-of-the-mind space in the minds of SUV aficionados in India. Now, Hyundai has taken the wraps off the facelifted version of the Alcazar by upping the ante with many updates and enhancements. Priced from Rs 14.99 lakh, the 2024 Hyundai Alcazar will undoubtedly raise the temperature for its rivals like Kia Carens, Mahindra XUV 700, Tata Safari, and MG Hector Plus.

Design and Dimension: A New Look

The face-lifted Alcazar gets a great design makeover with a more muscular and aggressive structure. There are H-shaped DRLs supported by vertically-set headlights at the front of the SUV, while the rear end is marked with vertically-set tail lamps with a swooping light bar connecting them. All these changes have made the design of the Alcazar similar to the current SUV portfolio of Hyundai, which also includes the Exter and Creta.

The new Alcazar is wider and taller than the old one, giving it more road presence and accounting for better headroom and shoulder space. Length stands at 4560mm, width at 1800mm and height at 1710mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2760mm. True to its promise, Alcazar is vast inside.

Powertrain and Performance

Under the hood, too, the 2024 Alcazar soldiers on with a choice of two engines: a 1.5-litre-158bhp petrol and a 1.5-litre-113bhp diesel. Transmissions on offer include everything from a manual gearbox to both DCTs and torque converter automatics. This should give the buyer powertrain choices for most tastes.

Also, the Alcazar brings along three drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport, and three traction control modes: Snow, Sand, and Mud. Features aimed at upgrading the versatility and performance of the vehicle on a number of driving conditions.

Improved Features and Technology

One of the major highlights of the facelifted Alcazar is a long list of new features and technology additions. This SUV now comes with a digital dashboard, big TFT infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, and wireless charging capability. Then, there are ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a whole lot of airbags that add to the premium quotient.

Other new connected car features which come onboard with the Alcazar include more than 70 Bluelink connected car functions, smartwatch and smartphone integration, along with a suite of voice commands in Hindi. This development speaks volumes about Hyundai’s engagement in outfitting its lineup with top-notch technology.

Comfort and Convenience-Interior

Inside, the Alcazar still has in mind the convenience of the passengers with its offering of ventilated second-row seats, an all-new dual-tone crash pad, and 8-way power adjust with memory for the driver’s seat. This allows electric adjustment for the front passenger seat in order to make way for easy access to the second row in ‘Boss’ mode.

Conclusion

The expectations from 2024 Hyundai Alcazar are high pitched for improved design, technology, and safety features. Priced at an introductory price of Rs 14.99 lakh, this stands as one competitive offering in the segment and assures offering an exciting mix of style, performance, and advanced features to make it desirable for most of the nouveau buyers of SUVs in India. Whether it’s a family-friendly car or an SUV loaded with features, the Alcazar may definitely be on top of your list.

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