Its usage has been a good 50-50 mix of city and highway runs.

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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:

• Opened up the hood.
• Switched on rear defogger.
• Turned AC on at full speed/blower.
• Then rolled down the windows
• Used the options button on the steering wheel to switch on the regeneration. As soon as I did this, the engine rpm went to 2000rpm and stayed there, and a count timer for about 27 minutes showed up on the screen.
• The regeneration was completed in about 24 minutes and the rpm came back to normal with a message on the screen that the regeneration was successful.
• I have driven 1000+ km since then and seems good.

Some niggles:

1. The wiper which was super silent has turned into a screeching machine. It makes so much noise that my son closes his ears every time it is on. Need to get this checked.
2. The outer plastic cladding on the hatch door and the boot lock system makes some noise on uneven bad roads. Nothing major. But in a silent cabin, it does cause some irritation.
3. I feel the overhang of the Alcazar should have been a little longer for a specific reason. When it rains the tyres throw out so much muck on the back hatch, that it gets dirty as hell so very quickly. If driving in the rain, it will be a pain.

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The fuel efficiency indicator on the cluster has a positive error of ~2.8 to 3 km/l when compared to tankful-to-tankful calculations.

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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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Before purchasing my current SUV, I also had shortlisted the Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Jeep Compass & the Mahindra XUV700.

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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.

Here are some of the questions one could ask:

1. Would I have taken any other car in the same segment and price range? No, it wouldn't have survived the poorly managed traffic and extremely narrow highly roads.
2. What could be improved about Alcazar? From this travel, I couldn't identity anything that needs to be changed/improved. However, I would prefer to upgrade my tires from Apollo to Bridgestone. I have used Bridgestone for my other cars and I have more confidence in their tires than Apollo.
3. Did the car struggle on any of the roads? No. Although for the Munnar hotel, the climb was very steep on a narrow path and the road was muddy, using mud traction control, one could easily negotiate any climb.
4. What are some of the accessories and maintenance utils? does my car carry it? A dashcam - 70MAI: it has both, front and rear cameras - a must-have for Indian driving conditions and legal systems. A tire inflator - Michellin. A couple of microfiber cloths and a dashboard cleaner. Distilled water, in case the coolant level drops significantly. Wiper fluid mixed with distilled water. A toolkit set and a vacuum cleaner.

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The problem is, it is not consistently reproducible yet. Also, there is no check engine light or any errors on the console

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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:

1. Fuel injectors
2. Clutch
3. Transmission
4. TCM and related sensors.
5. Engine mounts (less probability)

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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The car is extremely smooth to drive and a definite upgrade from my Mahindra TUV300.

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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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The fuel efficiency is around 7 - 8.5 km/l in the city and 12 km/l on highways.

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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:

1. Skoda Kushaq: This was the first car on my Radar. Though the rest of the family wasn’t too keen. And yet we fell in love with the riding dynamics and sorted handling. We test drove 1.5 DSG, as one of our requirements was an Auto and I did not want to downgrade from 1.2 TSI Engine. The interiors were a letdown though from Vento. I had still somehow managed to book the Kushaq and then the ORVM fiasco happened and it put us off as we need to fold down ORVMs frequently while getting into a tight parking spot in our society. Therefore having to fold the mirrors manually wasn’t just practical nor was desirable in a car that costs 21 big ones in Mumbai and hence dropped.
2. VW Taigun: Preferred the Kushaq over this, plus cheap fabric seats and no ventilated seats in the top end as well and the ORVM fiasco and this was out as well.
3. MG Astor: Loved the interiors, felt plush but found the three-pot engine to be noisy.
4. XUV 700: This was in consideration for 5 seater version - but no 5-seater top-end version and non-adjustable rear seats put us off.
5. Hyundai Creta: Once we drove the DCT Turbo version of this car, and once the family saw the huge sunroof, there was no looking back. The interiors were plush, and good quality and the loaded version came with 6 Airbags, so this was right on our shortlist.
6. Kia Seltos: Checked this after the Creta and we were a divided bunch, some wanted Creta solely for EPB and Big sunroof while some wanted Seltos for that HUD. However, after driving both cars back to back, Hyundai won on riding and handling dynamics.

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:

• The 2-litre petrol engine does the job well even with Automatic. There is an imperceptible lag before 1500 RPM but it doesn’t annoy. Even the ECO mode works well in the City. I have been driving around in City with Eco mode and it feels adequate. The 2.0 Ltr petrol engine does not feel underpowered at all.
• The Auto hold function is a god sent in Mumbai traffic. I love it, and I don’t think that we can go back to not using it.
• The finishing in the car is top-notch, even the quality of hard plastics is great.
• The panoramic sunroof, though a gimmick for me personally, is something the family loves and adores. The drives in rain are more pleasant.
• The Car feels really Creta like to drive, you do not really feel like you are driving a big car, and it helps.
• I took the car to Lonavla in scary rains, and the car drove through the ghats really well even with 4 passengers and a full load of luggage. Never once did the car feel underpowered in any manner.
• There was a 1.5. Km stretch in Patna was like driving on a waterfall, as the road was washed away. The car handled downslopes well, but at one particular point at an upwards incline, there was a slight hesitation and the car seemed stuck, but it picked up as soon as I put the car in ‘Mud’ mode and pulled through.
• The AC works really well, haven’t had a complaint as yet. Will see how it works in peak summers though.
• The mileage I am getting is around 7 - 8.5 km/l in cities and 12-ish on highways. I plan to do a Mumbai - Ahmedabad drive early next month and will get a better sense of highway mileage at that time. I do not expect to drive the car for more than 1000 Kms a month. So I am not concerned about mileage at this point.

Cons:

• I feel the dead pedal is not positioned very comfortably, and it does get some time getting used to. I wish it was slightly broader.
• No Rain-Sensing wipers. They were there in my Vento and feel great. I miss them here.
• The car lacks outright grunt and power surge like my Vento 1.2 TSI. However, the 2.0 engine more than makes up for it.
• No illuminated switches on the driver side for windows. Come on Hyundai - this is basic stuff, I wonder why it isn’t there.
• I can't find a way to open the boot of the car from inside the car. Maybe I just need to explore the car a bit more to find that out.
• The brakes, while adequate lack the bite or feel, and are not confidence-inspiring at the first go.
• The throw of headlights at night is barely adequate.

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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We upgraded from a 2019 Maruti Ertiga, rejecting cars like the Thar, Safari, Scorpio and XUV700 along the way.

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Hello Everyone,

I got my Alcazar Prestige MT Phantom Black last Friday. We upgraded from our 2019 Ertiga VXI Blue MT Petrol.

Why we selected the Hyundai Alcazar:

Pros

• Great value for money
• Loaded with features when compared to other similarly priced cars
• Good Resale value
• Good and cheap after-sales service
• 160 HP
• Looks: Mini Palisade from the front, Endeavor from the rear
• Usable boot even after all seats are up
• 50:50 split seats
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Beautiful alloy wheels (17")
• Nice cognac brown interiors
• 200MM GC
• Auto Dimming IRVM
• Blue Link and Start/Stop with Key
• Rear Tray
• 3rd Row AC vents
• Ambient Lighting

Cons

• No AWD Option
• Low Fuel Efficiency
• A bit smaller compared to other cars we considered
• Small Tyres (Even Brezza gets 215, Should have been 235 at least)

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:

Tata Safari XT Plus Petrol MT

Pros

• Beautiful inside out
• Roomy
• Big wheels (235)
• Panoramic Sunroof

Cons

• Diesel only (10-year ban in NCR)
• Lacks some features (small screen, low res camera)
• Front Wheel Drive only
• Fabric Upholstery
• A bit pricey
• Tata resale value

New Mahindra Scorpio Z8 MT Petrol/ Z4 MT Petrol

Pros

• Big
• 200 HP

Cons

• Buggy and nearly impossible online booking process
• Unbelievable booking numbers mean very long waiting periods.
• No 50-50 Split Seats
• No Alloys even in the Z8
• Small sunroof compared to other similarly priced cars (Z8)/ No sunroof (Z4)
• Unusable Boot space when all seats are up
• No 4WD in Petrol

Mahindra XUV 700 AX5 MT Petrol

Pros

• Big car for less money
• Nice Interiors
• Panoramic Sunroof

Cons

• Long waiting periods
• Not a fan of the front design

Mahindra Thar Top End MT Petrol Hardtop

Pros

• 4 Huge Wheels (245)
• 4x4
• Road presence

Cons

• Family didn't like it
• We are upgrading from Ertiga and space has become the most important thing for us in a car

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Pros

• AWD
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Decent Interiors
• Decent Mileage

Cons

• Same Ertiga engine in the mild hybrid version, Want something new for a change
• 360 looks cheap
• Looks Small in person
• 5 Seater

Accessories we bought along with the car:

1. 3D Mats
2. Side Step (Hasn't arrived yet, Dealer said will install it later)
3. Seat Covers (The same colour as stock seats, We opted for this as Prestige - comes with fabric seats)
4. Rear sill guard
5. Mud Flaps
6. 3d boot Mat

I have driven for around 50 odd km so far and my initial driving impressions are:

1. Seat is much higher compared to Ertiga (Or at least it feels like that)
2. Gearing is very tall, I shift less frequently than Ertiga.
3. Brakes are sudden compared to Ertiga, Maybe because they are new, It took me a little getting used to.
4. We were a little concerned about the Black interiors coming from a beige Ertiga however the Sunroof lets in lots of light and it feels roomy
5. 3rd row is not as spacious as Ertiga however the view from the third row is great and you don't feel claustrophobic
6. Tumble seats are very useful
7. Horn sounds better

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The Alcazar facelift is likely to be offered with the same 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.

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.

Source: Blog Naver

While the average fuel efficiency figure is around 13 km/l. The best I've managed so far is 26 km/l.

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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:

1. About 1500 km of highway drives + 3500 km of BLR on-road - off-roading.
2. Average mileage on the MID is 14.3 km/l, but the tank-to-tank method shows 12.5kmpl.
3. BLR-Coimbatore trip - Heavy rains. Tyre's grip was superb.
4. BLR-Chitradurga trip - Was very comfortable. It was a regular/ordinary trip.
5. Worst mileage was about 9 km/l - in a BLR jammed up the road.
6. Best mileage of 26 km/l - On a pure highway run.

Likes:

• Love the high seating position. Coming from a Verna, this is a different feeling.
• Steering's response on the Alcazar is a surprise. This is truly an underrated car in terms of steering response. It is not a VAG, but a great improvement from Hyundai in the handling department. Again reference point of Verna as well.
• The gadgets. Love them. How was I driving all these years without the 360-degree cam?
• Suspension. Loving how I just don't feel the potholes and speed breakers in the city.
• Super silent cabin.
• The engine is good enough. There were a lot of questions on if the 1.5L diesel is underpowered. Well for me - it is not.
• Auto hold is a boon in the city. Again another feature that we know we have missed all this while only after we use it.
• 590 L boot with last row seats down. Is a true upgrade over the Verna. I had rejected a few cars just because of the boot space.

Dislikes/Niggles:

• The screen hung up 3 times when running wired android auto. It seems more like an android auto problem than a Hyundai issue. Was able to get it back up by power resetting the unit. Did not have to restart the car.
• There are a couple of rattles when going over speed bumps. One is the seatbelt on the passenger side. The other is from the glove box.
• The armrest should have been a few inches longer. It was perfect on my Verna. In the alcazar, I find it too short.

Accessories:

1. Got Motorola MA1 from the US. Total damage: INR 8000. This converts wired android auto to wireless. After a couple of weeks of using my thoughts. Well, I can live without it as well. The main issue is the battery drain on the phone when running wireless AA. So, I end up hooking up the phone to the charger in the car anyway.
2. The 7D floor mats are a boon in the rainy season. Have been easy to clean.
3. Got a Creta boot mat for the Alcazar from an accessory shop for Rs 1100. This covers about 90% of the boot with last row seats down. Would love to get a customized one for the Alcazar, but can't find any in the market yet.

Trips planned:

1. I will be on a drive to coastal Karnataka in August. Thanks a ton to neighbour and BHPian @speedsatya for the route suggestions.
2. Planning for a Leh drive within the next year. God willing.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

The Alcazar Prestige Executive variant is available with 6-seat and 7-seat configurations.

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.

Hyundai Alcazar Prestige Executive ex-showroom prices:

• Petrol MT 7 Seater – Rs. 15,89,400
• Diesel MT 6 / 7 Seater – Rs. 16,30,300
• Diesel AT 7 Seater – Rs. 17,77,300