The upcoming Alcazar is expected to get several cosmetic updates similar to the latest Creta.

The Hyundai Alcazar is due for a midlife makeover. The updated SUV is likely to go on sale in India in the first half of September 2024.

Hyundai has sent out a ‘Block Your Date’ invite, which has led to speculations that the Alcazar facelift might be launched between September 9-14.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to get several cosmetic updates. It could get a bold grille with L-shaped LED DRLs and a redesigned rear fascia.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get the all-new dashboard from the updated Creta. The SUV could be equipped with dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

The updated Alcazar is expected to get new features such as a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

According to a media report, Hyundai is likely to launch the Alcazar facelift in the Indian market in September this year.

The updated Alcazar has already been spotted testing in India. Spy images suggest that the SUV will receive several cosmetic changes, including a new grille, H-shaped LED DRLs, and new design dual-tone alloy wheels.

Inside, the new Alcazar will get twin 10.25-inch screens like the Creta. Other features include ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS. It will be available in 6-seater and 7-seater configurations.

The Alcazar will be offered with the same powertrain options as the current model. These include a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel, while transmission options include a six-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed DCT.

Source: Autocar India

The updated Alcazar is expected to get new features such as a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

The upcoming Hyundai Alcazar facelift has been spied testing once again. The latest spy images reveal the SUV’s Creta-inspired front fascia and new design alloy wheels.

The updated Alcazar is expected to get a redesigned exterior based on the latest iteration of the Creta. The test mule features H-shaped LED DRLs and what appears to be a rectangular grille with horizontal slats.

The new Alcazar is also likely to get new alloy wheels. This test mule is sporting a set of dual-tone wheels that have a unique swirl pattern.

The overall design of the interior is also expected to be similar to the Creta. The SUV could get dual 10.25-inch screens with the instrument cluster and infotainment system, ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. We can expect the refreshed model to come equipped with new features such as a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

Hyundai is unlikely to make any changes to the powertrain options of the Alcazar. The SUV will continue to be powered by petrol and diesel engines of 1.5-litre capacity. As for the transmission options, the engines will come mated to a six-speed manual, torque converter automatic, and a DCT gearbox.

Source: @autonation_india

The Alcazar facelift is expected to go on sale in India during the festive season.

The Hyundai Alcazar has been spotted in the brand’s home market of South Korea. The latest spy image reveals the SUV’s updated grille.

According to the spy image, the Hyundai Alcazar facelift will feature a redesigned front fascia, including a reworked grille. The upcoming version is also expected to get new split LED headlamps, new design alloy wheels and L-shaped LED taillights.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get an all-new dashboard featuring dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The SUV will also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to go on sale in India during the festive season. It could arrive in showrooms around September-October 2024.

Source: Autospy

The Alcazar facelift is expected to go on sale in India during the festive season.

Hyundai Alcazar is all set to get a major refresh later this year. The carmaker initially planned to launch the updated SUV by mid-2024, but according to a recent media report, the launch has now been postponed by a few months. 

The Alcazar facelift is expected to go on sale in India during the festive season. It could arrive in showrooms around September-October 2024.

The updated Alcazar will get a redesigned exterior, replete with a new front fascia inspired by the new Creta, a reworked rear with L-shaped LED taillights and twin chrome exhausts.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get the all-new dashboard from the updated Creta, replete with features like the dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The SUV will also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

Source: Autocar India

I look at it as a feature-loaded Creta with extra boot space and 2 jump seats.

BHPian sids1811 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

And so it completes the figure in 21 months, overall it took less time than our Creta all thanks to the excellent Road Network getting built in UP and it is the de facto choice for any trip and place within 500 km.

Pros:

1. Loaded to the bits. Pity the top end does not come in Auto so missed out on 2 or 3 features but still, the vehicle is loaded with stuff to make you feel satisfied.
2. Excellent NVH properties for a Diesel, Roll down the window and then you realize how good the car is insulated from outside noise.
3. Excellent mile cruncher, 500 km with just a small stop is a breeze and is not tiring. The car can go all day long at 90 - 100, that being the maximum speed the whole family generally drives at.
4. Superb mileage. We have averaged 19+ km/l with the figure going up to 21+ sometimes. None of the tank fills are without a highway run so can't comment on city mileage. (more than 80% of fuel ups have been from the same IOCL pump)
5. Decent Handling, for the extra space it offers, it still does not feel like a boat and rides well for its size. Special mention to the turning radius, it is surprisingly good for its size
6. Physical controls. I have a liking towards old-school physical buttons and Alcazar has the right blend of touch and physical which makes it possible to keep your eyes on the road as compared to full touch where sometimes you invariably lose attention. The Knurled volume knob is better in finish than a lot of cars priced double than this.
7. Auto hold parking brake, never realized how useful such a small feature can be once you start using it.

Cons:

1. Headlights: Not at all suited for a vehicle of this class and size. The throw and intensity is not good and leaves a lot to be desired.
2. Tyres: The original set from Apollo did not last 20k km even, on Bridgestone since then but the 18" large size is too pricey on the pocket
3. Middle bench comfort: Hyundai has reduced the seat pitch to accommodate 3rd row and this is quite noticeable in the long runs when there is space between the back of your knee and the seat.
4. No extended warranty beyond 3 years for high-usage people like us. At the present rate, I expect to cross 1.6 to 1.7 lacs km in 3 years. Hyundai does not offer a warranty beyond 1.5 lacs which is a bummer. Not exactly sure how this is going to fare after that and with so many electronics on board, every paid stuff will be expensive.

Short take: For an odd 2 million, it is a near-perfect, loaded, no-nonsense car if you look at it as Creta + some extra features + extra boot space / 2 jump seats for short runs. It still manages to bring a smile on an open good stretch of road, add some rain falling on the sunroof, and good music on the radio and you are nearing Nirvana

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The 7-seater SUV has completed 4000 km, between 2 road trips and daily office commutes.

BHPian harsha_bornfree recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

The car is a 7-str, Turbo DCT Petrol AT.

Done with 2 road trips to the Himalayas, daily office commute over 2.5 months and 1 servicing.

Research, considerations and buying decision

Having previously owned a Diesel Ecosport I wanted a similar punchy car (petrol this time) but loaded with modern creature comforts that I missed in the older car.

I love spirited driving whenever the roads give me the leeway so the engine performance was non-negotiable. The budget was around 20L.

Test drove the following:

• Thar (great looks but handling was too rigid for my taste)
• Seltos (nothing particularly bad but it is way too common in Delhi NCR)
• Alcazar (adventure edition looked great. Turbo was lovely but we wondered if we needed a 7-seater)
• Scorpio N (lovely engine and handling but interiors are outdated. Mileage a concern too. booked one but cancelled)
• XUV 700 (everything was great but AX7 was out of budget and AX5 is short on features. Mileage is a concern again.)
• Kushaq (nice peppy engine but small in stature for the price point)
• Taigun (same observations as Kushaq. Also DSG issues sounded scary)
• Astor (boring engine but nice interiors)

After roughly 2 months of testing endlessly reading all BHP threads and watching all YT videos we finally decided on Alcazar. It felt like a perfect balance of performance and features. Almost no other car (spare Seltos) offered these many goodies in our budget. It helped that the adventure edition is gorgeous!

Purchased from Dee Emm Hyundai Gurgaon. Cost us 23L on-road. The sales experience was okayish. Nothing to write home about.

Driving experience

The good parts:

Turbo

• Turbo is a joy to drive. Kicks in nicely around the 2K mark.
• Not too soon to feel jerky and not too late to be of use only on highways.

NVH

• One of the things I'm particularly enjoying with the petrol engine is the super low NVH levels which means driving hard whenever I want to without thinking twice.
• This wasn't something I could do with my older diesel.
• Even at speeds of 120kmph+, there's barely any noise or vibration so highway rides have been super comfy.

Handling and transmission

• Auto transmission has been a great plus, particularly in the mountains.
• Did two trips: one to Rajgarh in the Himachal foothills and one to Gangotri in Uttarakhand, upper Himalayas. Loved every bit of both drives.
• This reminds me that the turning radius is very impressive for a car of this length. Very useful in both mountain roads and narrow city lanes.

Mileage

• The mileage has been decent too. Right now averaging around 11.8kmpl as per Fuelio.
• Highway drives pull this up to 14 and city drives pull this down to 10.

Features

• The interiors have been top-notch. Physical controls, touchscreen, sage-coloured seats, window curtains, speakers, even the gear handle... these are all the things I enjoy every time I get into the car.

The not-so-good parts:

Suspension/wheels and seats

• The ride quality is something I would have expected better at this price range. I know the threads indicate that the suspension is soft but in my experience, I've seen Tatas do much much better.
• I've started to suspect this isn't as much about the suspension as it is about the 18-inch wheels. There's probably lesser shock absorption overall. Would love to understand this better from fellow BHPians.
• Same with seats. They don't feel as plush and don't hug you at the ends which means you have more work to do when when you're driving in the ghats.

Steering

• Steering is responsive but Ecosport's felt like a feather which I liked. Not complaining. This is just a remark.

Digital aspects

• Finally, the in-built maps are pathetic. Forget being useless, they're incorrect at many times and I have to fall back to my wired Android auto.
• While the voice control recognizes everything I say that car supports very few functions! So I'm not sure what good this feature is for.

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The Hyundai Alcazar facelift is expected to be launched by mid-2024.

Having launched the Creta facelift, Hyundai is now gearing up to introduce the updated Alcazar in the Indian market. The upcoming Hyundai Alcazar facelift was recently spotted testing in South Korea. While the prototype was wrapped in heavy camouflage, the latest spy image does reveal the new LED taillights.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to get a redesigned rear fascia with L-shaped tail lamp clusters, possibly connected by an LED light bar. The SUV will also get twin chrome exhaust tips.

Hyundai is also likely to make several modifications to the front of the Alcazar. The design changes could be inspired by the new Creta.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get the all-new dashboard from the updated Creta, replete with features like the dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The SUV will also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

Source: Kangnamtimes

The upcoming Alcazar is expected to get several cosmetic updates just like Creta.

The Hyundai Alcazar is all set to get a makeover just like its 5-seater version, the Creta. The updated SUV is expected to be launched by mid-2024 and is currently being put through its paces.

The latest spy images reveal a new alloy wheel design. The new dual-tone wheels have a star-like design pattern. The SUV is also equipped with functional roof rails.

The upcoming Alcazar is expected to get several cosmetic updates just like Creta. It could get a bold grille with L-shaped LED DRLs and a redesigned rear fascia.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get the all-new dashboard from the updated Creta, replete with features like the dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The SUV will also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

Source: Rushlane

Much like the Creta, the Alcazar is also expected to get a few cosmetic updates.

Having launched the Creta facelift last month, Hyundai is now gearing up to introduce the updated Alcazar. As per the latest reports, the Alcazar facelift is likely to be launched by May or June 2024.

Much like the Creta, the Alcazar is also expected to get a few cosmetic updates. It could get a bold grille and L-shaped LED DRLs at the front, a redesigned rear fascia and new alloy wheels.

Inside, the Alcazar facelift is likely to get the all-new dashboard from the updated Creta, replete with features like the dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. The SUV will also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and ADAS.

The Alcazar facelift is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions.

Source: Autocar India