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Why I feel the Alcazar petrol is the perfect second car for my garage

1st October 2024, 11:58 by Ananth Iyer

All in all, whatever I wanted from my second car, Alcazar has it all and is the best value for my money as on date.

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Continuing my pursuit of a new car and most probably it will be Alcazar Executive Petrol edition, I got a call from Capital Hyundai, Sector 63, Noida SA (Mr. Deepak) on Monday that the variant has arrived at their stockyard and I can go and check the vehicle in person before taking any decision.

This gesture by him was a big difference against Mahindra dealers who never called and even by some other Hyundai dealers whom I visited or called to enquire about the Executive variant. The relationship like these go a long way in ensuring the customer is happy and takes well informed decisions rather than pestering him with unwanted calls asking for booking.

Anyways, I went to their stockyard today. The stockyard is located behind Botanical Garden Metro Station in the basement of multi-level car parking. The yard is shared between Honda and Hyundai dealerships which have showrooms adjacent to each other in Sect-63, Noida.

Below are some of the key observations which were not cleared in my last visit to showroom:

I adjusted the driver position, 2nd row seat by sliding 60% part to sit comfortably behind the driver seat and then moved to last row. And I can safely say that I was able to sit easily and comfortably there. I am 5'7" in height.
I then adjusted the co-passenger seat similarly, 2nd row seat by sliding remaining 40% part and then moved to last row. This time the back rest of 2nd row was a bit straight and I was able to sit comfortably.
This concludes for me that 3rd row is usable if three persons of my height sit back to back.
This variant does not have any Infotainment system, this I was aware off but I verified that there are no speakers as well. So, a trip to Karol Bagh is a must for getting installed Creta's infotainment system (Android or Blaupunkt) and 6 speakers (2 in each door and 2 in 3rd row). I am only scared with how after market dealers rip the door plastics from inside and leave the wires untied.
Also, confirmed that this variant does come with a rear camera and its feed will be visible in the infotainment system, once installed. Not sure why Hyundai gave the camera and not infotainment system.
There is a missing USB-A port in center console below AC controls and a dummy slot is left. Whereas it is present in higher variants. Why Hyundai? How much cost would you would have saved
Tan color of facelifted variant is a lighter shade compared to last one and looks better compared to white ones in new Creta or dark brown in last Alcazar.
Presence of White Ambient light was a surprise for me as my daughter wanted to have it.
Headlight throw looked bad even in quad configuration. To me it seemed that the lights are located at the end of front bumper and slightly focusing outwards rather than straight. Anyways will see how they perform if I am able to get a test drive in evening and then take decision on upgrading.
Connected lights at front and rear does give it a distinct look and I liked them.
Presence of Cruise Control in base variant is a welcome addition and I would need to learn how to use it. (I come from Duster 85PS )
Presence of ample storage spaces and bottle holders in the car is a welcome change for someone again coming from Duster.
Alcazar is compliant to E20 petrol as the sticker says on the fuel lid.

All in all, whatever I wanted from my second car, Alcazar has it all and is the best value for my money as on date. After taking confirmation from family members, I hope to make the booking during Navratras.

Some shots from my today's visit. Please ignore poor camera quality as it was quite dark in the basement parking:

Missing speakers under the grill