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BHPian Naetik30 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
It has been 8 months and 15,000 km up on my Alcazar D AT 6 seater. I am happy with my decision to go with the Alcazar.
Some important updates:
1. It has been almost 50-50 between the city and highway usage for 15,000 km. The city is our pothole-ridden Bangalore roads (Bannerghatta road to Whitefield as the daily drive crossing Silkboard, ORR and Marathahalli - so you get the feel).
2. The overall mileage has been 12.5 km/l as per the tankful method using the Fuelio app. The dash shows at least 2 km/l extra.
3. The highest mileage was in my recent BLR-Kumbakonam trip. It returned an amazing, 20+ km/l, as the roads were almost empty and I stuck to about 100-110 km/h for most of the 7-hour trip.
4. The inbuilt TPMS was finally put to good use. I started at 7.30 am from home for my solo trip to Kumbakonam. As soon as I got out of the gate, I somehow had a feeling to check the TPMS. Not sure why I got the feeling though. Lo and behold I saw the front left tyre showed low pressure. But there was no warning for this on the dash. Not sure why. Went straight to a puncture shop and there was a small screw sticking out. Was fixed within a minute and I was on my way.
5. In November at about 13,900 km on the ODO, I was driving back home from work. As I crossed Silkboard, I noticed the warning - "Diesel filter regeneration required" on the dash. This was the first time I had faced this. It was also surprising as I had done a 400 km highway run about 3 days back. But anyways, I drove home (about 7kms away) and did not face any loss of power.
As soon as I reached the parking, referred to the manual and followed the steps to start regeneration:
Some niggles:
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BHPian callmeneo recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Came back after a 3500 km trip through Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Had been to the border posts at Nadabet (Gujarat) and Tanot (Rajasthan) to see the neighbours on Diwali.
The Diesel engine just pulls and pulls and reaches triple-digit speeds easily.
The economy was however a bit low to my expectations considering I was driving alone and was mostly cruising at 100 to 120 km/h.
Filled 4 tank fulls and got an average of 17.1, 17.5, 16.9 and 17.6.
And each time the mileage indicator on the cluster has a positive error of ~2.8 to 3 km/l when compared to tankful-to-tankful calculations.
The best mileage was achieved with diesel filled in from Reliance BP bunks.
Using cruise control hurts the mileage if the terrain isn't flat. Because the cruise control system downshifts and accelerates rapidly to achieve or maintain the set speed. It is really really aggressive as if it has time to keep.
The Dark knight looks gorgeous and has a cool gangster vibe to it at night. People do give a second look at petrol bunks. Guess they are not aware of this model from Hyundai. Some even walked over, peeked in and asked a couple of questions about the car.
Many were impressed by the all-digital instrument cluster and the theatrics it does when it switches the drive modes.
I feel the quality of plastics, switches, and dashboard layout is leagues ahead of the XUV700 (which I had in the comparison list). Keeping the belief that Hyundai does make /have the best quality plastics/dashboard out there.
The 360-degree did prove its mettle when I entered Pathan (Gujarat) and all the roads were choked. While other SUVs struggled to get through the lanes and were leaving huge gaps with pavements, I could easily reduce the gaps by looking at the 360-degree camera feedback on the screen and moving on.
The brakes are good for 1 or 2 passengers but I believe they could have been better. I believe the Apollo also plays a part in the stopping power.
The drive modes do make a difference in the way the vehicle accelerates too.
The auto hold feature is a boon in stop-and-go traffic. If the wait is too long then I also switch to Neutral while the auto hold is still on. One does not need to press the gear shift lock when switching between Drive and Neutral so it's easier though it's a danger too because I once accidentally switched it to neutral when I was coasting at 20km/h.
Odo stands at 75xx at the end of 25 days of ownership.
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BHPian sauravkumar recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
After driving over 6K KM across several South Indian states, I feel comfortable sharing my experience with Hyundai Alcazar Signature Petrol Automatic (DT).
On October 15th, I started my road trip across South India with my three-month-old Alcazar. My first break was in Adiyogi, Booluvampatti, Tamil Nadu. At a distance of around 400 km from Home (BLR).
After taking some shots at Adiyogi, I started for Munnar. A distance of approx. 200 km through narrow hilly terrains.
So far I have encountered steep hill climbs and very narrow roads with both-way traffic. This made me realize if I didn't have a car with 360 view camera and perfect dimensions I would have taken much longer on the route. Alcazar's dimensions are not only perfect for narrow hilly roads but also great for heavy traffic city lanes with stop-and-go traffic.
Before selecting Alcazar - I drove Hector Plus, Safari, Jeep Compass, and XUV700.
What made me select Alcazar?
Perfect finish of every feature, just the right dimensions for all common conditions in India, lack of panel gaps, near-perfect interiors, and a tried and tested petrol engine. One of the key factors for selecting a Hyundai product has also been its reliable and vast service network.
After a couple of days exploring Munnar, I started driving toward Varkala. A distance of approx 250KM. Again encountered some of the narrowest roads with traffic. However, driving was a pleasure on flawless Kerala roads with perfect road markings. Also, one could notice that most drivers in Kerela followed traffic rules and exhibit great driving sense.
In Varkala, after a pleasant stay and a visit to the Jatayu Earth Center, I started driving toward Kanyakumari. A distance of approx. 150KM. I drove throw non-NH routes, as post-Trivendrum, the NH-66 was mostly under construction. The state roads were in good condition.
After a couple of days exploring Kanyakumari, I started driving toward Rameswaram. A distance of approx. 210 KM. The drive was scenic and it was mostly NH, so proper 4 lanes highway.
So far on the trip, I encountered a mix of heavy rains and extreme sun. I found Alcazar to be very comfortable to drive in all conditions. During heavy rains the wipers did the job well, in the burning sun the AC and ventilated seats made the journey a pleasant experience.
In Rameshwaram, the view at Dhanushkodi was simply breathtaking.
After a pleasant stay at Rameswaram, I started toward Pondicherry. A distance of approx 450 KM. Mostly 4 lanes highways made it easier to cover the distance. Driving in Pondicherry is not so fun during heavy traffic hours, as bikers are all over the place. However, Alcazar's front sensors made it easier to negotiate poorly managed traffic.
After a couple of days exploring Pondicherry, I started driving toward Kodaikanal. A distance of approx 410 km. The route is a mix of 4/2 lane highways and narrow single lane 2-way traffic hilly roads. Here, the auto-hold feature helped a lot as the traffic near Kodaikanal is not managed and one could find bikes and cars parked all over the place, even in the middle of the highway.
Driving in Kodaikanal was not as painful, as most roads are dedicated to one-way traffic only. However, the lanes are very narrow and one often had to reverse due to poorly managed traffic. Here 360 view camera came to the rescue, as one would often find the car near the edges of the road.
After a couple of days exploring Kodaikanal, it was time to head back home. A distance of approx. 460 km. After descending from the hills, it's all 4 lanes of NH44, one of the well-maintained highways in the country. Hence, I reached home in just 7 hours.
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BHPian Naetik30 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
So, 1st of September I completed 4 months of ownership and the 10,000 km service was coming up. I was also worried about the juddering from the transmission I experienced a couple of times in the last week of August. So took the car in for the service to Lakshmi Hyundai service at Whitefield. I informed Mr Chetan (Marketing) about the juddering issue a day back.
Was received by Mr Johnson (service manager). He had already got an update from Mr Chetan and I should say the support from Mr Johnson was exemplary. I am extremely impressed with the level of attention to detail at this place. I stay in Bannerghatta road and it is not easy to come down here for the service. But if the support and service remain the same, I will not mind making the trip for service to this place.
I explained the juddering to be the main issue I am there to fix. Also, told them not to do the dry wash. He already knew from Mr Chetan that I wanted the car spotless and clean. Took him out on a longish test drive to show the juddering. Our thought was it could be the air filter or fuel injectors, etc. They needed the car for a couple of days to root the cause. No error codes on the OBD meant it wouldn't be easy to diagnose.
From the Hyundai app, I could monitor that he was taking the car out for test drives a few times onto a highway. He also kept me posted on the same. Cause every time the car leaves the service station I wanted to know why and what for.
Two days later they handed over the car. Went for a test drive for 30+ km and no juddering. The only change was the air filter + regular service. I have driven 250 km since the service and nothing noticed yet. So hoping the issue is resolved.
Also, checked the DPF soot load and it was at 15%, the last time I checked it was at 87% and so the engine is able to handle and burn up the soot during the highway drives. My fingers are crossed on that as well.
Otherwise, very happy with the car.
Update:
As luck would have it - within 24 hours of my last post mentioning, that no juddering was observed, it came right back. Not happy at all.
On Sep 8 morning as I was driving into the office, the juddering restarted again. This was at about 65 kmph / 1800 rpm on the inner ring road. This time the juddering was bad and it went away after I braked and accelerated again.
Again in the evening and the next day morning, I observed the juddering for a few seconds. The problem is, it is not consistently reproducible yet. But for every hour of driving, it occurs once or twice and lasts for less than 5 seconds or so. There is no check engine light or any errors on the console.
My doubts are strongly on:
I called up Mr Johnson from Lakshmi Hyundai yesterday and updated him about it. He was supportive as usual. So that is a good thing. I asked him to inform Hyundai and get a list of items they are willing to check. I will have to leave the car with them for a couple of days. Told him will only leave it when I know they have a clear plan on what to check.
So, planning to leave the car with them on Monday and hope this time, the real issue would be resolved.
This issue is starting to ruin otherwise excellent ownership.
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BHPian BattleTank recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
After around 3 months post booking my car, I got hold of my Alcazar (1.6L Signature, Auto, 6-seater) during the auspicious Navratri period.
Did not wait long to hit the road and take the "Castle" on wheels for a long drive. Destination: Chikkamaglur.
I must say the diesel car is smooth to drive, love the electronic power steering (having driven cars with hydraulic steering) and boy did the car take care of itself at steep inclines and sharp curves - the auto hold is a blessing at the ghats. Loved every bit of the redundancy that's on offer for the left sided limbs.
Completed a 600 km round trip, no major hassles so far. Love the music system (a definite upgrade from my earlier TUV300), the air conditioning and ventilated seats are yet to be tested (the current Bangalore weather and the highlands of Chikkamaglur are not ideal testing grounds for air conditioning). I've taken a fancy for the build-in Map My India navigation app, used it extensively during my trip.
The boot space is decent. Wasn't aware the boot too had a request sensor - not a bad feature, but would've preferred an electric tailgate (not complaining).
An observation (which I will try and rectify during the first servicing) is the on and off rattle at high speeds on the center console. Its a feeble voice heard clearly when the music is off.
Just thought of sharing my first impression about the car we all love on this thread.
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BHPian Ays7 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Took delivery of our Starry Night, Petrol AT, 6 Seater, Signature (O) Alcazar in June. Though I haven’t driven it much, here are my initial thoughts and buying experience.
Current ride:
2018 Vento 1.2 TSI DSG. It was on a 4-year company lease that expired in April 2022. Hence there was a need to get a new ride, even though Vento was loved and had just 17,000 km on the ODO. Hence, we were contemplating options as to what to do. Our last ride was a Verna SX (O) Automatic Petrol as well and we also own a Ciaz, MT Delta (2017) Petrol (now converted into CNG as well). We had to let go of the Verna at the 4-year interval as well after just 16K on the ODO.
We are a family of 7 adults and one toddler (15 months) and my dad is a complete paralytic, so we need one proper sedan with full boot space for his wheelchair, as well as a sedan that is easy for him to get into. However, this time the itch to move to a crossover/SUV was also there just to mix and change things up.
Due to this, given that Ciaz was converted to CNG which meant compromised boot space, we decided to keep the Vento. The residual value on Vento was is around 3.4 Lakhs including GST, so paid that and kept it. Sent it to a service centre for inspection and managed to get an additional one-year warranty on it for some more peace of mind. Though I have had no issues whatsoever with Vento so far except for one malfunctioning ABS sensor, that was replaced under warranty.
That being decided and arranged, we decided to check the Psuedo SUV segments. The initial budget was around Rs 20-22 lakhs on road and started taking test drives in November - December. Cars checked:
So we booked Hyundai Creta DCT Turbo SX (O) on 27th January 2022 with the understanding that delivery would take 8-10 weeks. Booking was done at Modi Hyundai. However, come the first week of May there was no sign of delivery and the dealer indicated that it will be a few more weeks at the very least because of the ongoing chip shortage.
It was at that time that we decided that we could live with Alcazar instead if it was available faster. Since this car would be mostly be used by 3 or at max 4 adults, and no one would be in the backseat as we usually use our second car as well on long trips involving the family.
So we asked about Hyundai Alcazar’s top-end Petrol version - 6 Seater. The car feels very Creta-like to drive and even my wife who hasn’t driven crossovers before could handle it easily. 360-degree camera helped navigate and allay her parking fears. So we decided to book it. Mody Hyundai said that it would take 4-6 weeks for delivery for our colour - Starry Night. We kept the booking but also started looking at other dealers.
Just a few days later, Shreem Hyundai informed us that the car we wanted was in stock and could be allotted to us. I immediately paid the initial booking amount and asked ORIX, with whom we have an arrangement through the employer to proceed with Car Lease. We were given VIN and Chassis numbers almost immediately. The thread at Team-BHP was useful as I discovered that the car was manufactured on 11th May 2022. I went with my brother for PDI while ORIX made the lease papers. Satisfied we gave them a go-ahead and took delivery on 7th June 2022.
Buying experience: This was kinda impersonal when the salesperson found out that we would be taking a car through a corporate lease and the person attending us realised that the booking wouldn’t be routed through them but the showroom’s corporate guy. However, the test drive and delivery experiences were satisfactory.
For accessories, I just picked up mud flaps and floor mats and ORIX insured that we could get insurance through them, so it was easy.
Yet to pick up the extended warranty, contemplating it. The plan is to keep the car for 5 years and then change it once the lease expires. My running is less than 500 Kms a month. So we are unsure but will go with it mostly for added peace of mind.
The delivery in charge at the Shreem Hyundai’s Mahalaxmi was fantastic and helped explain each and every aspect of the car. Even made us download Bluelink and create an account and show how it worked.
So after 2 months and almost 1000 Kms on the ODO here are my thoughts:
Pros:
Cons:
Overall, the car looks and feels great, and I will add more as I explore and drive more.
Warranty, I have not taken an extended warranty, but will take it soon. Wondering if I should take it just for the 4-5th Year or take it till 7 years. Ordinarily, I do not keep cars for more than 5 years. Will take a call in the next few days as the car is due for its first service.
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BHPian dew recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Hello Everyone,
I got my Alcazar Prestige MT Phantom Black last Friday. We upgraded from our 2019 Ertiga VXI Blue MT Petrol.
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And one more:
"Bro, Congrats you bought a Creta?...Its not Creta, It's Alcazar. Means fortress in Spanish "
Other cars we consider and why we rejected them:
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Accessories we bought along with the car:
I have driven for around 50 odd km so far and my initial driving impressions are:
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The Hyundai Alcazar is getting a mid-life refresh. The facelift version of the SUV has been spotted in South Korea, and it could be headed to India as well.
The spy images suggest that the Alcazar is likely to get a redesigned front fascia featuring a tweaked radiator grille. The SUV has a chrome grille with the lower portion blacked out. The LED headlights and fog lamp design remains the same.
At the rear, the updated Alcazar has the same wraparound tail lamps with the C-shaped light signature. The rear bumper with its silver skid plate and the chrome strip between the tail lights has been carried over unchanged. The dual-tone alloy wheels have also been retained.
The Alcazar facelift is unlikely to receive any mechanical updates. The SUV will be offered with the same engine options, which include a 2.0-litre petrol unit producing 157 BHP and 191 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel motor that puts out 113 BHP and 250 Nm. Both engines are offered with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
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BHPian Naetik30 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
It's been an amazing 2 months with my Alcazar and completed 5000 km. Absolutely happy with my decision to get the Alcazar over the other cars I had in mind. Considering Alcazar was not even on my initial list of cars to consider, I am pretty impressed. I feel when the new Tucson launches, I may feel a tinge of sadness due to missing it out, but then at 25L vs 35+L (expected), I cannot complain. An EMI-free life is worth the compromise on this car. And mind it, it is not a major compromise.
So, some stats for the 5000 km:
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Hyundai has launched a new base variant of the Alcazar called Prestige Executive at a price of Rs. 15.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Prestige Executive variant gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. It also gets 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and a voice command function.
Instead of two mics, the new base variant makes do with just one. It also misses out on an auto-dimming IRVM, burglar alarm and chrome door handles.
The Alcazar Prestige Executive is available with the 2.0-litre petrol engine that makes 158 BHP and 191 Nm and the 1.5-litre diesel motor that puts out 113 BHP and 250 Nm. Both engines are offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.