One of the largest car manufacturers in India, Hyundai launched the Alcazar in 2021. It received an overall positive response from the market. The audience praised the Alcazar for its premium design, spacious cabin, and long list of features.
People were drawn to the Hyundai Alcazar for its compact size, comfortable ride quality, refined engines, and overall driving dynamics, among other appealing features. Since the new RDE emission norms are approaching, all the car manufacturers are updating their vehicles with tweaked powertrains to comply with the new norms. Hyundai has officially commenced the bookings for the new MY’23 updated Alcazar.
Updates in the MY’23 Hyundai Alcazar
Hyundai Alcazar is a 7-seater SUV based on the K2 platform which shares its underpinnings with its other siblings such as the i20, Creta and Venue. The new Alcazar will receive a slew of significant cosmetic changes to distinguish it from its previous iteration. Hyundai Alcazar will feature a bold new grille which gives it a masculine look. And a new puddle lamp with an Alcazar emblem projection that enhances its styling.
As part of the updates for the MY’23, Hyundai is making 6 airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain) a standard feature for customers who buy the Alcazar, while also introducing the Idle Stop & Go feature as a stock fitment. Hyundai Alcazar is set to impress customers with its enhanced convenience, thanks to the addition of new features that make it more comfortable and practical than before.
Powertrain Enhancements
Hyundai is set to offer buyers with updated engine options and gearbox combinations in the upcoming 2023 Alcazar. These updated powertrains are compliant with the new BS6 phase-2 RDE emission norms and are capable to run with the E20 blended fuel. The base engine will be a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that is capable of producing 115 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. This engine can opt with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission.
However, the real showstopper will be the 1.5-litre four-cylinder T-GDI turbo petrol engine delivering a whopping 160 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque output. The new engine can be availed with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Hyundai claims that the new T-GDI powertrain is a blend of performance and fuel efficiency, with the DCT version delivering 18 km/l and the Manual counterpart delivering 17.5 km/l.
Official Statement
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “As we continue to redefine customer experiences across our model range, we are glad to introduce Hyundai ALCAZAR with a benchmark defining new turbo petrol engine that will meet aspirations of our most loved customers. Additionally, we have refined the design of Hyundai ALCAZAR as well as introduced new technologies to amplify Grand Experiences with this new age mobility solution. Hyundai ALCAZAR has been a steadfast volume driver for HMI and these new updates will certainly drive more affinity towards the brand. Further, we are well aligned with the Government’s mission of cleaner mobility solutions and the new 1.5 Turbo GDi petrol powertrain will be both RDE compliant and E20 fuel ready.”