KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai Alcazar price starts at Rs. 16.77 lakhs
- Comes with a 1.5L diesel and a 1.5L petrol mill
- A modern cabin with the latest features like ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, and much more
Hyundai Alcazar, when this name comes, you get a sense of luxury with practicality with a lineage shared with the Creta, it comes out as a very solid contender in its space. In this section, we will cover its key feature highlights and look at how the rivals fare against it as well. But before that, if you are still not a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all avid petrolheads, you are missing out on the extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Front Row Ventilated Seats
Signature Onwards- Rs. 20.18 Lakhs
The Hyundai Alcazar offers a modern cabin with all the latest tech, and how can you miss ventilated seats, when even lower-segment cars are now coming with this once-premium feature? You get ventilated seats from the signature trim onwards with ex-showroom prices starting from 20.18 lakhs.
Competition Check- Kia Carens, XUV700, and the MG Hector keep the competition neck to neck and offer front seat ventilation.
2. Panoramic Sunroof
Standard Across All Variants
If you want your car to have a sunroof, you're in for a treat as, wait for it, the panoramic sunroof comes as standard across the entire variant list, which is something very exciting for those running tight on budget, but want that extra feel-good factor. Don't get me wrong, the ex-showroom starting price of surplus of Rs, 16 lakhs is not small sum, but the general trend has been a single-pane at first and as you go towards richer trims, the pano gets added. Pretty Good Job, Hyundai!
Competition Check- Coming to its rivals, MG Hector Plus, Kia Carens, and the XUV700 offer a panoramic sunroof in their higher variants.
3. 10.25-inch Infotainment Screen
Standard Across All Variants
The multimedia is taken care of with a standard-sized 10.25-inch infotainment screen that offers Android Auto/ Apple Carplay, Bluetooth, AUX and other standard features. This screen also doubles up as the surround view monitor when the need arises.
Competition Check- MG Hector Plus offers the biggest screen in a segment which is a massive portrait 14-inch unit. Kia Carens and the Mahindra XUV700 offer a screen size the same as the Alcazar.
4. Air Purifier
Prestige (O) Onwards- Rs. 19.25 Lakhs
Another very essential feature is the air purifier that makes sure you ihale only fresh air even when the outside environment gets through polluted areas, taking the comfort and convenience to yet another level. While it is now coming with more and more vehicles, it is a worthy addition a it saves you directly from health implications.
Competition Check- Kia Carens, XUV700 and the MG Hector Plus come with an air purifier and makes the rivalry brewing.
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5. Fully Digital Instrument Cluster
Platinum Onwards- Rs. 18.68 Lakhs
Step inside the cabin anywhere from the Platinum trim onwards and you will be greeted by a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster that looks and feels very modern with all the animations and how it projects the essential drive-related stats like tyre pressure, speed, distance traveled, rpm, and everything else.
Competition Check- Hector Plus, XUV700, and the Carens, all of these offer a fully digital driver's display and keep the rivalry fierce.
Other Notable Features:
- Wireless Charging
- Wireless Charging for the second row
- Electrically adjustable driver's seat
- Paddle Shifters
- Electric Parking brake with auto hold
- Drive modes
- Traction Control
Features that I feel Hyundai Alcazar Should Offer In This Price Range:
1. Memory ORVM linked to seat profile
2. ADAS
Alcazar | Hector Plus | XUV700 | |
Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | 10.25' | 14' | 10.25' |
Air Purifier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fully Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ADAS | - | Yes | Yes |
Memory ORVM linked To Seat Profile | - | - | Yes |
Verdict
Hyundai cars are known for being tech-savvy and the Alcazar carries the baton with grace. While it has started to show its age as the rivals keep on updating with modern features, Hyundai Alcazar facelift has been spotted testing with some really cool add-ons as it braces for a September 2024 launch.