Hyundai Alcazar Introduces New Diesel Corporate and Petrol DCT Variants

Hyundai Alcazar Gets New Diesel Corporate Variant and Mid-Spec Petrol DCT Option to Offer More Value and Powertrain Flexibility

If you're looking at buying a family SUV, Hyundai just made the Alcazar a bit more interesting. They've added two new choices to the lineup, aiming to give buyers more value and options, especially if you're looking for a diesel engine or an easy-to-drive petrol automatic.

Let's break down what's new:

1. New Diesel Option: The Corporate Variant

 Hyundai has introduced a new "Corporate" variant for the Alcazar with the 1.5-litre diesel engine. You can get this with either a manual gearbox or an automatic one.

What's cool about it? It keeps the price relatively friendly while still giving you some nice features. A big highlight is the voice-controlled panoramic sunroof – that huge glass roof everyone loves! So, if you wanted a diesel Alcazar without paying top price but still wanted some nice touches, this could be the one for you.

2. New Petrol Automatic: Prestige DCT Variant

Previously, if you wanted a petrol Alcazar with an automatic gearbox (the smooth DCT type), you had to go for the expensive top-end Signature model. Not anymore!

Hyundai has now added the 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox option to the mid-level "Prestige" petrol variant (the 7-seater version). This uses the same powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine but makes getting that automatic convenience more affordable. This is great news, especially for city driving where an automatic makes life much easier.

What Features Do You Get?

These new variants still come packed with many of the features people like in the Alcazar:

• A big 10.25-inch touchscreen for music and maps (Note: You might need an adapter for wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto).

• Hyundai's Bluelink connected car tech (lets you do things with your phone).

• Cool ambient lighting inside.

• Dual-zone climate control (different temperatures for front passengers).

• Wireless phone charging pad.

• Stylish 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

• Bright LED headlights.

• Sunshades for the rear windows.

Safety First

Hyundai hasn't cut corners on safety. These variants still come with important safety features like:

• Six airbags.

• Electronic Stability Control (helps prevent skids).

• Vehicle Stability Management.

• Hill Start Assist (stops you rolling back on hills).

• Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.

How Much Do They Cost?

Here are the starting prices (ex-showroom):

• Corporate Diesel Manual: ₹17.86 lakh

• Corporate Diesel Automatic: ₹19.28 lakh

• Prestige Petrol DCT (7-Seater): ₹18.63 lakh

Why Did Hyundai Add These?

The competition in the 3-row SUV market (think Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector Plus) is tough! Instead of doing a major redesign right now, Hyundai has smartly added these new variants to fill gaps in their lineup.

They want to make sure there's an Alcazar configuration that fits more budgets and needs, especially for people who wanted a specific engine and gearbox combination that wasn't available before at these price points.

What Do You Think?

These new options definitely make the Hyundai Alcazar more competitive. It gives buyers more flexibility without breaking the bank for features like a diesel engine or a petrol automatic.

Will these new variants tempt you to check out the Alcazar? Let us know your thoughts!