Hyundai Motor Introduces New 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol Engine Alcazar

Hyundai Motor today opened bookings for Hyundai Alcazar powered by a new 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol engine that is RDE compliant and also E20 fuel ready. Offering a thrilling driving experience, Hyundai Alcazar can now be booked on Hyundai's website or across Signature Outlets in India for Rs. 25,000.

Speaking on the announcement, Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor, 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 the 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 Hyundai Motor 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.”

The new 1.5 Turbo GDi petrol engine of the Hyundai Alcazar is paired with two transmission options – 7DCT and 6MT. The new powertrain is set to offer customers a thrilling driving experience with Max. Power of 160 hps at 5500 rpm and Max. Torque of 253 Nm at 1500 to 3500 rpm. While offering strong performance, the new 1.5 Turbo GDi is also the segment’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with the 7DCT version offering a top mileage of 18 km/l and the 6MT returning 17.5 km/l.  Hyundai Alcazar will continue to be available with this segment’s most fuel efficient and RDE compliant 1.5 l diesel CRDi engine that produces 116 hps at 4000 rpm and 250 Nm at 1 500 to 2750 rpm.

In addition, Hyundai Alcazar will feature design changes with a new front grille design that enhances the aesthetics of this 6 & 7 Seater SUV, giving it a bold and masculine new look. Hyundai has also upgraded the puddle lamp logo that now features the ‘Alcazar’ emblem. As part of the MY’23 updates, Hyundai Alcazar will now be offered to customers with 6-Airbags as standard (Driver, Passenger, Side & Curtain), while also introducing Idle Stop & Go feature as stock fitment, thereby enhancing the convenience quotient of this SUV.