Sep 2024 - Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated (Sep 26, 2024): This update of the 2024 Hyundai Alcazar facelift variants explained article includes the introductory launch prices. Our buying recommendation in this article is based on the value for money and ownership experience.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of 2024 Hyundai Alcazar Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Hyundai Alcazar are:

• Insane value pricing for the base model; top 2 variants also get incredible value pricing
• The base variant, considering the 3-row layout, SUV style and the asking price of (a shade) under Rs. 15.0 lakh (ex-sh) offers an insanely long list of features with only a touchscreen and steering-mounted controls missing.
• The Alcazar 2024 doesn’t seem to miss out on any critical feature and the only feature you might miss in the 2024 Alcazar top model is a powered rear tailgate
• Nifty features like wing rear headrests, adjustable under-thigh support and rear seat ventilation make it a fantastic option for chauffeur-driven buyers who also want to take the wheel once in a while
• Class leading features like 2nd row seat ventilation, front power seats with memory, 2-zone auto AC, full ADAS suite
• Distinct styling compared to the Creta facelift helps it stand out and create its own unique identity rather than just being called a 3-row version of the Creta
• Wide sales/service network and strong brand recall help with ease of ownership and good resale in the used car market

The Hyundai Alcazar petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Missing feature in top variant: powered tailgate
• DCT automatics are yet to prove their long-term reliability in the Indian driving and climatic conditions (Also Read: Discontinued DCT Equipped Cars In India)
• Captain chair option not available with petrol-manual powertrain and lower variants
• Automatic transmission option is only available in the top two variants
• Adaptive cruise control not available with manual transmission (the Honda City’s feature list confirms to us that it’s certainly possible to offer this feature with manual transmission as well)

What Is The Price Of 2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Petrol Variants?

The new 2024 Hyundai Alcazar petrol is available in 4 main variants - Executive, Prestige, Platinum and Signature. The lower 3 petrol variants of the new Alcazar get the option of manual transmission while the top 2 have an automatic transmission. In addition to the 7-seater layout, the Alcazar top model and its Platinum variant also get the option of captain seats in the 2nd row (6-seater).

The 1.5L turbo petrol-manual variants cost between Rs. 14.99 lakh and Rs. 19.46 lakh (ex-showroom). The higher end Platinum and Signature variants of the Alcazar with the petrol-automatic powertrain and 7-seat layout cost Rs. 20.91 lakh and Rs. 21.20 lakh, respectively. With the 6-seat configuration, the Platinum variant costs Rs. 9,000 more than the comparable 7-seat version and it’s only available with the automatic transmission. However, the Alcazar top model with the captain’s chair costs Rs. 20,000 more than the bench layout.

Hyundai Alcazar Executive - Base Model Price & Features

The base Executive variant of the Alcazar is available with the 1.5L turbo petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 14.99 lakh. Some of its notable features are:

You will only need to install a music system, either from the dealership or an aftermarket shop. Besides a music system, you will also miss steering-mounted controls. However, we reached out to a dealership in NCR and the sales person confirmed to us that they can not only add the same touchscreen as the higher variants but also install steering-mounted controls for additional cost.

Other than that, the Alcazar base model comes across as nicely loaded for a 3-row turbo petrol SUV car costing Rs. 15.0 lakh ex-showroom. It gets pretty much all must-have features along with a few good-to-have features as well. This variant is suitable for budget-conscious buyers who want a 3-row SUV but don’t want to compromise on must-have features.

If you are buying the Alcazar for mostly rear seat usage or you are comfortable getting an aftermarket music system and don’t want to stretch your budget for good-to-have features, then the base Executive variant comes across as a solid choice for the asking price. Hence, this is our top recommendation for 2024 Alcazar petrol buyers.

Hyundai Alcazar Executive vs Prestige Variant - Price & Features Comparison

The Prestige variant of the Alcazar also gets the same powertrain option and no automatic transmission. It carries an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 17.18 lakh.

With this variant, you get the following additional features:

In this variant, you are getting about 90% worth of value for the incremental cost over the base model. While it adds mostly good-to-have features and offers a decent value for money, we’ll suggest you either buy the lower Executive variant and add an aftermarket music system or stretch your budget and buy the higher Platinum variant.

The only reason to go for the Prestige trim should be that you want some of these good-to-have features but absolutely don’t want ADAS tech.

Hyundai Alcazar Prestige vs Platinum Variant - Price & Features Comparison

Only the Platinum variant of the Alcazar petrol gets a manual as well as automatic transmission option. It costs Rs. 19.46 lakh with the manual and Rs. 20.91 lakh with the automatic transmission. This variant is Rs. 2.28 lakh pricier than the lower Prestige variant. Here, the automatic transmission carries a premium of Rs. 1.46 lakh over the manual.

Platinum variant onwards, you also get the option of 6-seat layout, which costs Rs. 9,000 more than the bench seat configuration, but it’s only available with the automatic transmission.

In terms of features, you get the following in addition to everything available in the Prestige variant:

Even in this variant, you may miss a good-to-have feature like ventilated front seats. However, the addition of ADAS tech greatly enhances its VFM score and makes it an easier recommendation over the lower variant. If it engages even once and avoids or minimises the damage to the car, it will have paid for itself.

Especially for buyers interested in the 7-seat version, this is a good purchase. However, we strongly recommend upgrading to the Alcazar top model with captain seats. Not only does the upgrade cost peanuts, but it also adds some features, which you will certainly appreciate during the ownership.

Hyundai Alcazar Platinum vs Signature Variant - Price & Features Comparison

The Alcazar top model also gets the option of 6-seat and 7-seat configuration but here, the premium for the 2nd row captain seats is higher at Rs. 20,000. This is to accommodate the 2nd row seat ventilation feature, which is exclusively available with the 6-seat layout only.

The Signature variant with 7-seat setup costs Rs. 21.20 lakh and with captain seats, it costs Rs. 21.40 lakh (ex-showroom). These prices are Rs. 29,000 to Rs. 40,000 more than the lower Platinum trim. 

The Signature top model of the Hyundai Alcazar gets the following additional features:

For the asking price, the new Alcazar top model feels complete with its set of features. You might only wish that it had a powered tailgate. Otherwise, it feels complete in every regard.

Especially with the 6-seat version, the addition of 4 ventilated seats makes it worth a serious look as the price gap from the lower variant is negligible. If you’re buying the top variant, we strongly advise you to skip the 7-seat version. Buy it with the automatic and captain chairs in the 2nd row to truly enjoy the luxuriously appointed interiors and high-tech features.

Which Variant Of The Hyundai Alcazar Petrol Should You Buy?

For the Alcazar petrol-manual buyers, the base variant comes across as a phenomenal package as it doesn’t miss out on any important feature besides a touchscreen and steering-mounted controls. All you need is a touchscreen music system and steering-mounted controls, which most dealerships should have no problem selling to you.

However, if you want more upmarket features, then you should skip the Prestige variant and go straight to the Platinum. Not only does the Platinum variant offer a good number of features like sunroof and ADAS tech, but it also better justifies the price premium over the base Executive variant.

For Alcazar petrol-automatic buyers interested in the 7-seat layout, the Platinum variant seems like a good option. However, the upgrade to the Signature 6-seat is highly recommended as it adds a lot of good-to-have features while offering better value for money as well. For all Alcazar petrol-automatic buyers, the top model with captain seats is our to recommendation.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Hyundai Alcazar Petrol?

The Alcazar’s turbo petrol engine delivers the same power and torque figures as before. Alcazar’s power and torque output figures are the same as those of the Carens and comparable with the Hector Plus. A turbocharger not only improves the peak torque output, it also offers it much lower in the rev range. Therefore, they offer much better drivability and a noticeable performance improvement without ever going over 3000rpm. Only the Scorpio-N and XUV700’s turbo petrol engines beat the other high-end engine SUVs in terms of power and torque.

Otherwise, the Alcazar’s 1.5L turbo-petrol engine’s specs are about on par with the turbo petrol engine SUVs of this segment. In terms of efficiency, the Alcazar leads the pack by offering best mileage figures in the segment.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Hyundai Alcazar Petrol?

On the dimensions front, the Hyundai Alcazar sits towards the bottom because of its smaller size. Most of these cars offer 17-inch wheels in their lower trims and 18 inches in top model. The Carens is the only one to offer 16-inch among the C-segment SUVs.

In terms of ground clearance, Alcazar is the best in the segment.

When you look at the boot space, only the Hector Plus comes after the Alcazar in offering poor boot space, the Scorpio N leads with a 460 litres of storage capacity.

While we are on the topic of dimensions, the Alcazar and Carens stand out for offering very little of it. But they also cost a whole lot less; not only upfront, but also during ownership as they offer far superior real-world mileage compared to the larger and heavier Hector Plus, Scorpio N and XUV700 petrol.

Find out how you can get the best mileage or fuel efficiency from your car:

10 Tips To Get Better Mileage From Your Petrol, Diesel Or CNG Car

What Are The Colour Options Of The Hyundai Alcazar Petrol?

The 2024 Alcazar petrol is available in the following 8 monotone and 1 dual-tone exterior colours:

• Khaki (New)
• Dark green (New)
• Matte grey (New)
• White
• Matte dark green (New)
• Blue
• Black
• Red

• White with black roof

To find out the variant-wise colour option availability of the 2024 Alcazar facelift, you can visit the following link:

2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift – Variant-Wise Exterior Colour Options 

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.

You can read more about vehicle segmentation at the following link:

Car Segments Explained - With Body Styles And Examples