Hyundai Alcazar gets new diesel and DCT petrol variants starting at 17.86 lakh. Take a look
The Hyundai Alcazar is now offered in new variants starting at ₹17.86 lakh (ex-showroom). Check Offers
Hyundai has announced changes to the variant lineup of the Alcazar SUV. The updated Hyundai Alcazar lineup will feature a new Corporate trim with a diesel engine starting at ₹ 17.86 lakh (ex-showroom). Additionally, the Korean carmaker has also introduced a new DCT transmission option to the Prestige variant of the SUV with the petrol engine for consumers who require a more performance-oriented drive.
The new Corporate trim will be offered in two transmission options, including a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Closely preceding these new variant additions, the manufacturer had also introduced a new wired-to-wireless adapter for the Alcazar, enabling users to access their mobile applications (as supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) without a cable. This adapter was made available across three trim levels of the Alcazar, namely Prestige, Platinum and Signature and will also be offered on the newly announced variants.
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The new trim levels of the Alcazar will both feature 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, bridge-type roof rails, quad-beam LED headlamps and sequential turn signals on the outside. The safety kit for these variants will include 6 airbags, ESC, hill-start assist and VSM.
In terms of convenience, the SUV will get dual-zone climate control, voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless charging for the front row, a smart key with push button start and connected car technology via Hyundai Bluelink. Hyundai Alcazar: New variants pricing
The new DCT transmission with the Prestige 7-seater trim has been priced at ₹ 18,63,700 (ex-showroom). The new Corporate 7-seater variant mated with the manual transmission has been priced at ₹ 17,86,700 (ex-showroom) and the Corporate 7-seater variant with the automatic transmission has been priced at ₹ 19,28,700 (ex-showroom).
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The Hyundai Alcazar was first introduced in 2021, and later in 2024, a facelift model was introduced. The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar is priced between ₹ 14.99 lakh and ₹ 21.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar comes with two engine options. There is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine which can generate 158 bhp of power and 253 Nm of torque. This engine comes paired to a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT. There is also a 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel motor which offers 114 bhp power and 250 Nm of torque. This engine is paired to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic unit. Hyundai Alcazar: Interior
The Hyundai Alcazar features a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The three-row SUV can be had with either a six-seater layout with second row captain seats, or a seven-seater layout with a bench row seating for the second row. The SUV's cabin sports a dual-tone theme, which carries new shades such as Noble Brown and Haze Navy.
Moving to the third row, the Alcazar gets individual armrests. All the six-seater trims of the SUV come with ventilated individual seats for the third row, while the seven-seater variant gets this feature only for the front row. Among other features, the SUV gets a USB charging pad, repositioned behind the back of the front row's armrest. The front row seats get electronic adjustability with memory function.
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First Published Date: 03 Jun 2025, 17:08 PM IST
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