Modern Alcazar – New vs. Old: What’s the Difference?

Hyundai has given us an early look at the updated Alcazar ahead of its launch on September 9, 2024. After the makeover, the SUV looks more aggressive with a redesigned front face with a new grille and H-shaped LED daytime running lights with LED light bar. Its side and rear profiles have also been updated. While the engine options remain the same, the 6- and 7-seater SUV is expected to be more feature-rich with a host of new amenities, similar to the new Creta. Bookings for the new Hyundai Alcazar are now open at a symbolic price of Rs 25,000. Its deliveries are scheduled to start in mid-to-late September.

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Now that we finally know what the new Alcazar will look like, let’s compare its exterior to the pre-facelift model and see what has changed.

New Hyundai Alcazar vs. old model: front

The new Alcazar model is bolder than the more conventional-looking previous generation. It features a revised bumper with a pronounced skid plate, a flat new grille with horizontal slats, and a radar sensor mounted on the front bumper, indicating the inclusion of ADAS features. The upgraded Alcazar also includes H-shaped LED daytime running lights connected by an LED light bar and quad-beam LED headlights. In comparison, the previous generation model had dual-barrel projector headlights and split LED daytime running lights.

New Hyundai Alcazar vs. old model: side view

From the side, the SUV looks almost similar to its predecessor, except for the new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Also, the roof rails now feature a new dual-tone design.

New Hyundai Alcazar vs. old model: rear

The new Hyundai SUV now features connected LED taillights with the word “Alcazar” printed below them, and an upgraded bumper with a silver skid plate. In comparison, the taillights of the outgoing model were connected by a chrome strip with the “Alcazar” logo. In addition, the revised Alcazar also features a redesigned roof spoiler and slightly longer high-mounted brake lights. However, the dual exhaust pipes remain unchanged from the outgoing model.

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New Hyundai Alcazar: What’s under the hood?

As it is a facelift model, the engine options of this SUV (1.5-liter turbo-petrol and 1.5-liter diesel) remain unchanged. The turbo-petrol engine produces 158 hp and 253 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The diesel engine, on the other hand, produces 114.4 hp and 250 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6MT or 6AT transmission.