[TusharK]

Hyundai has announced the launch of the Creta and Alcazar for the 2023 model year. The updated SUVs now come with a host of active and passive safety features as standard.



The 2023 Creta and Alcazar get 6 airbags in total, including driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags. The SUVs are also equipped with ESC, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-Start Assist Control and get disc brakes all around. Besides this, all variants of the Creta now come with a 60:40 split rear seat.

Hyundai has also updated its engine line-up with RDE-compliant powertrains. The Creta is offered with a choice of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines, while the Alcazar comes with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options.

Hyundai claims that the updated powertrains are more eco-friendly and are E20 fuel ready. Additionally, the 2023 line-up gets the Idle Start & Go function, which uses an integrated starter generator (ISG) to improve fuel economy in heavy traffic.

Hyundai has also updated the Venue for the 2023 model year. Besides a revised features list, the compact SUV now comes with the same 1.5-litre diesel engine that powers the Creta.

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[Venkatesh]

Press Release

Hyundai Model Year 2023 SUV Range Now Comes with Reinforced Advanced Safety & Convenience Features as well as Eco-Friendly Engines.

Hyundai’s Model Year 2023 updates have further fortified segment leader CRETA with advanced standard safety features such as - 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain), ESC, VSM, HAC, Rear Disc Brakes, Seatbelt Height Adjustment and ISOFIX

With Model Year 2023, ALCAZAR has now been equipped with 6-Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain) as standard

The Model Year 2023 VENUE will now be offered with the more powerful 1.5 l U2 CRDi diesel engine that now comes with VGT Technology and delivers a robust power of 85 kW (116 PS) and torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm).

VENUE is now equipped with 4-Airbags (Driver, Passenger & Side) as standard safety fitment on its major volume variants – S (O), SX & SX (O)

HMIL’s Model Year 2023 SUV range now features

Idle Stop & Go (ISG) feature for enhanced convenience

RDE compliant eco-friendly engines that are also E20 fuel ready

Gurugram, February 02, 2023: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced its Model Year 2023 (MY’23) SUV Range – VENUE, CRETA and ALCAZAR. The MY’23 updates for these models will feature enhancement of safety fitment, convenience functions and powertrain efficiency as well as performance.

Commenting on MY’23 SUV Range launch, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India said, “As a customer centric organization, we have always strived to deliver exemplary mobility experiences for our customers. With the introduction of our MY’23 updates on Hyundai’s leading SUV range, we have ensured an even more wholesome package that encompasses safety, convenience and performance. Additionally, we are moving hand in hand with the Government’s direction and have ensured our powertrains are RDE compliant and E20 fuel ready. Thus with these new significant updates, Hyundai’s MY’23 SUVs - VENUE, CRETA & ALCAZAR will offer higher value proposition for our esteemed customers.”

SAFETY UPGRADES

As a part of the MY’23 launch, models such as CRETA and ALCAZAR have been equipped with a host of comprehensive Active and Passive safety features as standard. To ensure customers experience a robust blanket of protection for a confident driving experience, Hyundai has fortified CRETA with the following Key Standard safety equipment:

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Rear Disc Brakes

Seatbelt Height Adjustment

ISOFIX

Further, VENUE is now equipped with 4-Airbags (Driver, Passenger & Side) as standard safety fitment on its major volume variants – S (O), SX & SX (O). With the overall enhancement of its safety package offering on CRETA, VENUE and ALCAZAR, Hyundai is elevating customer experience with superior protection and drive control.

ENHANCED CONVENIENCE

In addition to safety package enhancement, HMIL’s MY’23 SUV range has also been equipped with Idle Stop & Go (ISG) feature. The smart ISG system enhances convenience offered to customers, while also boosting fuel efficiency of Hyundai SUV model range - during stop & go driving conditions. Further, CRETA has now been equipped with 60:40 Split Rear Seat as a standard feature as part of the new updates.

THRILLING PERFORMANCE

For an exhilarating driving experience, Hyundai VENUE will now be offered with the New & powerful 1.5 l U2 CRDi diesel engine with VGT Technology that delivers a robust power of 85 kW (116 PS) and torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm).

Furthermore, the MY’23 SUV range of HMIL will now come with even more eco-friendly engines that are E20 fuel ready and RDE Compliant.

[Motorhead23]

Originally Posted by TusharK

while the Alcazar comes with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options.

Something is not right here , the Alcazar 2.0 litre petrol isn't RDE compliant , it is due for replacement with 1.5T shortly. Even the website says safety feature standardization across variants for Diesel only

[fhdowntheline]

Originally Posted by Motorhead23

Something is not right here , the Alcazar 2.0 litre petrol isn't RDE compliant , it is due for replacement with 1.5T shortly. Even the website says safety feature standardization across variants for Diesel only

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Effectively, only the Prestige MT petrol 7 seat version of the Alcazar would be left out. The others would have it as standard.

[rahulcmoulee]

Originally Posted by Motorhead23

Something is not right here , the Alcazar 2.0 litre petrol isn't RDE compliant , it is due for replacement with 1.5T shortly. Even the website says safety feature standardization across variants for Diesel only

Any ideas on when the 1.5T is expected to arrive?

[The Rationalist]

Even though I criticize Hyundai for diluting the body structure in their Indian cars, the addition of 6 air bags as standard is a welcome move. Hope they provide same body structure as their vehicles sold in developed countries for their next version of Indian models.

[GreenerPlanet]

This seems to be only to meet the government mandate of 6 airbags on all passenger vehicles beginning October 1, 2023.

How much addaitional "safety" would hyundai/kia be able to add with their unstable body shell?

[fhdowntheline]

Safety by design is an evolving subject. By GNCAP's own upcoming standards, most of their previously well rated cars won't score well. But adding equipment doesnt hurt. What used to be the race to be dual airbag compliant will now be done for 6 or more airbags and possibly ESC. Less headache for the customer while differentiating between models or across variants.

[Motorhead23]

Originally Posted by fhdowntheline

Effectively, only the Prestige MT petrol 7 seat version of the Alcazar would be left out. The others would have it as standard.

Agreed ! because other variants have been discontinued and even the ISG is currently standard in Diesel only and not 2.0 Petrol. This is not the case with Creta & Venue.

Originally Posted by rahulcmoulee

Any ideas on when the 1.5T is expected to arrive?

My source tells production would be somewhere in Mar'23 , so we can expect introduction at the same time or when 2.0 Stocks out from dealers.

[Peterf]

This is a good move by Hyundai, whatever be the reason for their motivation (either government regulations or thier unsafe perception in the market).

I always feel that it is very easy for Hyundai to improve the structure and get 5 stars for their cars like creta which will spell a doomsday for other manufacturers, considering how easily their cars excel in other parameters and keep on selling high volumes every month.

[rahulcmoulee]

Originally Posted by Motorhead23

My source tells production would be somewhere in Mar'23 , so we can expect introduction at the same time or when 2.0 Stocks out from dealers.

Will the 1.5T be available only in Alcazar initially or will Creta/Seltos get them from Mar'23 too?

[JediKnight]

Till Hyundai improves its body structure, no amount of airbags or three letter acronyms will make it safe. We need official confirmation and proof (GNCAP retest? ) that the Hyundai has improved its shell. Else I would treat this a clever tactic by Hyundai to deviate attention from its poor body shell and give ammo to the sales people in the showroom to fool the public.

[Motorhead23]

Originally Posted by rahulcmoulee

Will the 1.5T be available only in Alcazar initially or will Creta/Seltos get them from Mar'23 too?

It will be launched in Verna >> Alcazar >> Creta (with Facelift next year)

The good part is that it will be available in both MT & DCT versions

[MathanK]

I don't see Creta 1.4 Turbo in the updated list, is it still not RDE-compliant, or discounted temporary

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by MathanK

I don't see Creta 1.4 Turbo in the updated list, is it still not RDE-compliant, or discounted temporary

The 1.4L couldn't be updated to be RDE-compliant, hence it has been discontinued. It will be replaced by a new 1.5L turbo-petrol which will make it's appearance first in the new-gen Verna, coming soon.