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The Citizen
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Hyundai Alcazar takes ‘new name' and product offering a step up
Described as a premium step-up from the Grand Creta, the Alcazar improves significantly in a number areas, while keeping the favoured turbodiesel engine. Alcazar's redesign has been so extensive so that it will be seen as a brand-new model compared to the pre-facelift model known locally as the Grand Creta. Images: Charl Bosch Although an unfamiliar name to South Africa with seemingly no connotations bar, somewhat humorously, the character of the same name in the Tintin comics, the Hyundai Alcazar is anything but new as it has been sold locally since 2022, albeit under a different name. What's in a name? Unveiled four years ago in India as a three-row version of the Creta, Hyundai South Africa's decision to align it with its sibling, produced at the same plant in Chennai, resulted in it being badged Grand Creta rather than sticking with a name local buyers might have taken a giggle to. With souring of the Creta having moved to the Cikarang facility in Indonesia three years ago though, the aligning strategy no longer applied as the pending first lifecycle update made it seem fit to drop the Grand Creta moniker and revert to Alcazar for the local market. NOW READ: Hyundai Alcazar officially priced as 'facelift' Grand Creta A move defined further by Hyundai as representing a step-up on the Grand Creta, despite it being a facelift, the arrival of what is still Hyundai's most affordable seven-seater in South Africa for the weeklong test promised much on the back of its predecessor's popularity, and main selling point, it's turbodiesel engine. Decked-out in the same Titan Grey Matte hue as the now discontinued limited run Creta Matte Edition, the test unit not only sported the 1.5-litre oil-burner underneath its bonnet, but also happened to be the flagship Elite priced at R669 900. Will be seen as new Sitting atop a range reduced to three models from the Grand Creta's five, the Elite's main exterior difference from the step-down Executive – which also continues to the offered with the normally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine as the base model – involves the new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels compared to the former pair's 17-inches. Besides this, and viewed on first glance, the facelift touches can, in fact, be disputed as being representative of a completely new generational model as, beside the side profile, the Alcazar shares very little else with the Grand Creta. Central to this is a new bonnet, a new sealed upper grille, the same H-shaped LED headlight clusters from the Exter connected by a central light bar, wider wheel arches and a new front bumper that houses a now lower-mounted rectangular main grille plus a satin silver imitation skidplate. Not stopping there, the Alcazar's restyled rear facia involves a new bumper and integrated skidplate, H-shaped light clusters also connected by a horizontal LED light bar complete with a block letter name logo, a new tailgate and stacked light reflectors on the flanks of the bumper. Rounded off with satin silver roof rails, the Alcazar, arguably, appears better looking, more distinctive and stylish, and more premium compared to the somewhat bulbous and even divisive Grand Creta. Just as extensive, Hyundai has completely renewed the Alcazar's interior, albeit with the omittance of the new pair of 10.25-inch displays for the infotainment system as well as the digital instrument cluster. Instead, all models receive a reworked version of the Grand Creta's instrument cluster and the older eight-inch infotainment display, now equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the first time. Housed within the same 'one-piece' binnacle though, the overall design feels and looks decidedly more modern than in the Grand Creta, bolstered by the latter's ease of use and physical shortcut buttons on either side. Besides the new air vents and a storage shelf above glovebox, the centre console has been reworked to include an Audi-style LCD panel for the dual-zone climate control replete with physical toggle switches and touch-sensitive icons in place of the traditional dials. Although finished in anything but practical piano-key black, the initial concern of the setup being more form than function proved unfounded as it works easy while also being intuitive not to frustrate as the case often is. Largely neat looking and ergonomically sound, interior quality felt on the cheap side in some places and exactly the step-up from the Grand Creta Hyundai claims. What's more, the driver's seat doesn't drop low enough to accommodate taller folk, while the quality of the sound system undelivered when taking the Elite's price into consideration. More accomplished are soft and supportive imitation leather seats, the functionality of the multi-function steering wheel and straight-forward chunky buttons for the electronic handbrake, Hill Descent Control, Auto Hold and ventilated front seats. Practically-wise, the Alcazar also impresses as, apart from head-and-legroom leaving little to be desired – the former even with the standard panoramic glass roof – the second row sports a pair of nifty fold-out tables integrated into the backs of the front seats. Despite its seven seats, the third row is exclusive to children, however, entry is made easy by the second row 'tumbling forward' than simply sliding. In terms of space, the boot accommodates 180-litres with all seven seats in use, which increases to 579-litres in five-seat guise. With the middle row also down, total utility space measures 1 670-litres. Besides the features already mentioned, along with the peculiarity of only ventilated seats, the Alcazar Elite comes standard with rear window blinds, keyless entry plus push-button start, USB ports in each row, a wireless smartphone charger, folding electric mirrors and ambient lighting. Safety and driver assistance come in the form of a tyre pressure monitor, rear parking sensors, a somewhat underwhelming reverse camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Driver Attention Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and Lane Follow Assist. As much as it had been the selling point of the Grand Creta in a largely petrol-powered and ever growing hybrid end of the market, the much vaunted 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine isn't most refined nor quietest available. Tasked with moving 1 445 kg unladen, the engine's 84kW/250Nm makes for a slightly underpowered feel similar to the still Indian made Creta tested four years ago. Slightly overcoming its initial breathlessness as the revs climb, a fair amount of engine noise still creeps into the cabin at speed, while the six-speed automatic gearbox goes about its business in a relatively slick manner. As with the Grand Creta, the Alcazar's amount of twist goes to the front wheels only, though it does offer a Terrain mode selector with three settings; Snow, Mud and Sand. On top of this, the conventional drive mode system comes with three modes of its own; Eco, Normal, Sport, the former never being engaged, and the latter seldom as the admittedly sharper throttle response sees the revs climbing too with the result of a terribly sounding strained diesel soundtrack. Equally prone to simply spinning all of the power away without going faster, Normal was selected throughout the Alcazar's seven days and eventual 409 km covered. On the move, and despite the intrusive engine noise, the slightly firm ride still feels acceptable as the suspension dampens imperfections well without sending shudders or other aftereffects throughout the cabin. Unsurprisingly, the Alcazar's main selling point delivered with an indicated best consumption figure of 5.9 L/100 km at the completion of its stay. Conclusion While not without its detractions, some disappointing considering its supposed step-up from the Grand Creta, the Hyundai Alcazar still warrants being a worthwhile improvement both aesthetically and to some extent, internally. Practical and an overall solid product that does what it says on the tin without doing anything spectacularly good or bad, it still comes across as a bit pricey against not only its immediate legacy brand rivals, but also the ever growing number of comparative Chinese products. That being said, it is still worth a second look and given South Africa's still burning love for diesel and top-spec model variants, yet another likely success story in pending for the Korean brand. NOW READ: Hyundai Alcazar has an ace up its sleeve against Chinese SUVs
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Alcazar gets more updates: Here's what's new?
Hyundai Alcazar has received a host of updates in the latest lineup revision. The Hyundai Alcazar has received three new variants recently. The carmaker has introduced the Corporate series with the diesel model, which is available with transmission choices including both manual and automatic gearbox units. Besides that, there is a new petrol automatic variant. The new variants, namely the Corporate 7S Diesel MT, Corporate 7S Diesel AT and Prestige 7S Petrol DCT, are priced at ₹ 17.86 lakh, ₹ 19.28 lakh and ₹ 18.63 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India If you are planning to buy the Hyundai Alcazar, here are some quick details about the new variants of the car. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 16 Jun 2025, 13:38 PM IST
Mint
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Hyundai Motor shares climb over 6%, break IPO price for first time since listing. More gains ahead?
Hyundai Motor share price in focus: Maintaining its winning streak for the third consecutive trading session, Hyundai Motor's share price gained 6.6% in Monday's trade (June 9), hitting a fresh all-time high of ₹ 1,984.80 apiece on heavy volumes. The rally also helped the passenger vehicle (PV) maker surpass its IPO price of ₹ 1,960 for the first time since its listing in October last year. The rally was driven by the company's management sounding optimistic about sustained growth in exports, which has offset weak domestic demand in recent quarters amid falling urban buyer interest and a high base in recent years. Hyundai Motor India is targeting single-digit volume growth in exports in the current fiscal year. 'We aim to become Hyundai's largest export hub outside South Korea. We aspire to continue our growth trajectory in exports in the coming years,' Hyundai Motor India Managing Director Unsoo Kim told analysts during a call. 'For FY26, we anticipate export volume growth of around 7–8%, supported by robust demand for our products in emerging markets,' Kim added. The country's second-largest car manufacturer exported 163,386 vehicles in FY25 compared with 163,155 units in FY24. The company recently announced significant enhancements to its premium SUV, the Hyundai Alcazar. It has also guided 26 launches by 2030, including eight launches in the next two years, some of which will be refreshes. Meanwhile, industry body SIAM has projected passenger vehicle sales growth in the domestic market to be in the low single digits in FY26. Domestic brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities retained its 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of ₹ 2,050. The brokerage expects industry trends to improve from 2HFY26, driven by multiple tailwinds despite near-term challenges. 'We expect demand trends to remain muted in the near term, owing to weak consumer sentiment, limited new launches, and a high base,' it said. Kotak forecasts the company to gain market share from CY2026, driven by new and refreshed product launches in the SUV segment across multiple powertrains and by expanding the total addressable market through foraying into the MUV segment in FY27. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Venue, Exter and more now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but there's a catch
Hyundai Motor India has announced that models like the Grand i10 Nios , Exter , Verna , Aura , Venue N Line and Venue will now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This has been done using a wired to wireless adapter. The company had first introduced the adapter with the Hyundai Alcazar . With the latest update, the entire lineup of Hyundai in India can be had with wireless mobile phone connectivity. The wired to wireless adapter was first introduced with the Hyundai Alcazar The new wired to wireless adapter is claimed to enhance the convenience and ease of using the infotainment system. Whether navigating maps or streaming music, the wireless adapter enables users to access their mobile apps (as supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) directly through the vehicle's infotainment system. Also Read : Hyundai Verna gets a new SX+ variant starting at ₹13.79 lakh. Here's what it gets With the new Wired to Wireless Adapter, HMIL continues to focus on offering cutting-edge features, smart technology and future-ready mobility solutions that resonate with the evolving needs of Indian customers. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, stated that the Wired to Wireless Adapter reaffirms the company's commitment to offering accessible and advanced connectivity solutions across the product range. Hyundai Verna: New variants added Along with the introduction of the wired to wireless adapter for Grand i10 Nios, Exter, Verna, Aura, Venue N Line and Venue, Hyundai has also updated the Verna lineup with new variants. The new Hyundai Verna SX+ is priced starting at ₹13.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the higher spec iVT variant is priced at a premium to the manual at ₹15.04 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai Verna is available with either a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is available with a six-speed manual gearbox and IVT, while it churns out 114 bhp peak power and 143.8 Nm of maximum torque. Also watch: Hyundai Verna 2023: First Drive Review The new variant of the Hyundai Verna gets multiple features including a Bose 8 speaker system, leather seat upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, front parking sensors, LED headlamps and more such modern conveniences. Prior to this, the carmaker had updated the Hyundai Alcazar lineup with a new variant. First Published Date:
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Verna gets a new SX+ variant starting at ₹13.79 lakh. Here's what it gets
The Hyundai Verna has been updated with a new SX+ variant. (Sabyasachi Dasgupta) Check Offers Hyundai has introduced a new variant for its Verna sedan, the SX+. The new Hyundai Verna SX+ is priced starting at ₹ 13.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The new SX+ variant of the sedan will be offered only with the 1.5 MPi engine mated with either of two transmission options, a manual and an iVT. The higher spec iVT variant is priced at a premium to the manual at ₹ 15.04 lakh (ex-showroom). Related watch: Hyundai Verna: First Drive Review Hyundai Verna: New features on SX+ The new variant of the Hyundai Verna gets multiple features that contribute to the in-cabin experience. A few of the features include a Bose 8 speaker system, leather seat upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, front parking sensors, LED headlamps and more such modern conveniences. The Korean carmaker has introduced this new variant right after it released new variants for the brand's 7-seater SUV, the Hyundai Alcazar. Also Read : Hyundai Alcazar gets new diesel and DCT petrol variants starting at 17.86 lakh Hyundai Verna: Engine The Hyundai Verna is available with either a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is available with a six-speed manual gearbox and IVT, while it churns out 114 bhp peak power and 143.8 Nm of maximum torque. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is available with a six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed DCT unit as transmission choices. The turbocharged engine is capable of pumping out 157 bhp peak power and 253 Nm of maximum torque. Also Read : Hyundai announces discounts of up to ₹ 80,000 on Exter, i20, Venue and Grand i10 NIOS Commenting on the introduction of new Verna SX+ trim & Wired to Wireless Adapter, Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, " At HMIL, we are consistently driven by our vision of 'Progress for Humanity' and customer-centric innovation. The introduction of the new VERNA SX+ variant aligns with our goal to democratise premium features and elevate ownership experience for our customers." Hyundai Verna: Other features The Hyundai Verna features a massive panoramic display for infotainment as well as driver information. The 10.25-inch HD infotainment screen with support for 12 languages and the digital cluster with TFT MID are curved. There are two dashboard colour options - and there are two colour options - Black with Red accents in the turbo variant and Black and Beige for the non-turbo models. The Hyundai Verna also gets ventilated and heated front seats, and an eight-speaker Bose sound system. The Verna feature list also includes 64-light ambient lighting, wireless phone charging, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power driver seat and leather seats. It further gets ADAS level 2 features. These include Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Warning, among many others. Verna also offers six airbags. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 04 Jun 2025, 17:02 PM IST
