Engineering:Hyundai Alcazar

Hyundai Alcazar
2021 Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 (India)
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Also called	Hyundai Grand Creta Hyundai Creta Grand (Middle East and Latin America) Hyundai Cantus Lux (Dominican Republic)
Production	2021–present
Model years	2023–present (Middle East)
Assembly	India: Chennai (HMIL) Bangladesh: Kaliakair, Gazipur (FTL)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K2
Related	Hyundai Creta (SU2) Hyundai Stargazer (KS) Kia Seltos (SP2i/SP2c) Kia Carens (KY)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 Diesel: 1.5 L U II CRDi I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,500 mm (177.2 in)
Width	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height	1,675 mm (65.9 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,440 kg (3,175 lb) (petrol)

The Hyundai Alcazar (Korean: 현대 알카자) is a compact crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai in India. Introduced in April 2021, it is a long-wheelbase version of the subcompact Creta, whilst having additional third-row seating, styling changes, and a different powertrain option.

Overview

The Alcazar was first unveiled in April 2021, and was released to the market in June 2021. It is based on the Creta, with a 150 mm (5.9 in) longer wheelbase at 2,760 mm (108.7 in), and a longer overall body by 200 mm (7.9 in). The longer body allows for a three-row seating, with 7-seater and 6-seater (with captain seats) options being offered. The vehicle is also introduced with a reworked front styling, and a larger 18-inch wheels.

In India, it is available in six variants, which are Prestige, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, and Signature (O).

The Alcazar was released in Mexico in October 2021 as the Hyundai Creta Grand, and in South Africa in March 2022 as the Hyundai Grand Creta.

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  Interior

Powertrain

The Alcazar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel, with the former has a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration figure of 9.5 seconds. Both engine options are available with a choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission. For the 2023 model year, Hyundai gave the Alcazar a minor facelift for the Indian market which included minor styling changes, a standard auto start-stop system and a new 1,482 cc (1.5 L) 1.5 T-GDi turbo-petrol engine to replace the existing 2.0-liter Nu naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The new 1.5 T-GDi makes 160 PS (160 hp; 120 kW) of power and 253 N⋅m (187 lb⋅ft) of torque; 8 PS more power and 61 Nm more torque than the outgoing 2.0-liter petrol engine.

Petrol engine
Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmissions
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI	2023–present	1,482 cc (90.4 cu in) turbocharged I4	160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) @ 5,500 rpm	253 N⋅m (25.8 kg⋅m; 187 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,500 rpm	6-speed manual 7-speed DCT
Smartstream G2.0 MPI	2021–present	1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4	159 PS (117 kW; 157 hp) @ 6,500 rpm	191 N⋅m (19.5 kg⋅m; 141 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Diesel engine
Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmissions
1.5 L U II CRDi VGT	2021–present	1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic

External links

• Official website