First drive of the new Hyundai Alcazar: an affordable seven-seater family SUV
Affordable seven-seater SUVs are quite a popular choice for families looking for a spacious vehicle to travel around in.
If you're looking for one of these in the Hyundai stable, the Alcazar, which replaces what we knew as the Grand Creta, may be a great option worth considering.
The Alcazar shares many similarities with the Grand Creta, which has now been discontinued.
Interior and exterior
The Alcazar measures 4560mm in length, 60mm more than the Grand Creta, and 1800mm in width, 10mm more than the Grand Creta.
The height and ground clearance remain unchanged, at 1670mm and 200mm, respectively.
This translates to a spacious cabin with impressive head and leg room, especially in the second row of seats.
From an exterior perspective, the Alcazar is quite good-looking.
Our test unit at the media launch was finished in a dark matte grey colour, which was first seen on the recently launched Creta.
Hyundai noted that customers appreciated the array of matte colour options so much that they decided to include them in the Alcazar's offerings.
Up front, you get the same design language as the Exter, with LED treatment given to the headlights with a signature 'H' daytime running light design.
The Alcazar also includes a solid LED light bar that runs across the front.
A contrasting silver lower bumper is found below the headlights.
Sporty-looking two-tone diamond cut alloy wheels are also on duty, with the rear featuring LED technology for the taillamps along with an LED lightbar too.
Hyundai has also incorporated 'Alcazar' badging within the light bar unit for a sophisticated look and feel.
Inside, the Alcazar boasts a leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel.
Behind it is a digital instrument cluster, which is the same as other Hyundai models we're familiar with.
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