The upcoming Hyundai Alcazar facelift draws heavily from the Creta facelift that was launched earlier this year. The Alcazar is a stretched three-row version of the Creta, but Hyundai has done more this time to differentiate it from its 5-seater sibling, specially focusing on the second-row seats. Here, we take a close look at all the similarities and differences between the Creta and the upcoming Alcazar facelift.
Hyundai Alcazar vs Creta: exterior design
The only differences in the pre-facelift models of the Alcazar and Creta – in the front – were the grille, mild alterations to the LED Daytime Running Lamps and the bumper. This time, however, the Alcazar not only gets a different-looking grille but also its own unique LED daytime running lamp signature, and a completely new and chunkier looking front bumper that substantially sets it apart from the Creta.
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However, the same cannot be said of the rear end as the outgoing models were better differentiated. Yes, the LED signatures in the tail-lamps are different and so are the rear bumpers, but the connecting band between the tail-lights with an illuminated LED strip makes them look quite similar. In profile, the Alcazar gets larger, 18-inch alloys that sport a unique design compared to the Creta’s 17-inch units. It also gets functional roof rails.
Hyundai Alcazar vs Creta: interior and features
Cosmetic differences inside the cabin are a lot lesser as the SUVs are mostly differentiated by just their colour schemes – dark blue and tan for the Alcazar, and grey and black for the Creta. There are also subtle differences in the use of gloss black and silver trims, like on the centre console and the steering wheel. All of the Creta’s standout features such as the twin connected screens, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control and the panoramic sunroof have also been carried forward on the Alcazar.
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Where the Alcazar sees a notable step up over the Creta is in its rear-seat experience. In its 6-seater variants, the captain seats in the middle row get ventilation function, extendable thigh support, winged headrests, and even fold-out tray tables. It also gets a boss mode where the front passenger seat can be electrically operated from the second row to open up more space. The 7-seater variants, though, miss out on the winged headrests and extendable thigh support. The third-row, with two additional seats, are obviously the Alcazar's USP.
Hyundai Alcazar vs Creta: powertrain, specs
Both the Alcazar and the Creta share the 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and the 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engines. A manual gearbox is standard for both, but the turbo-petrol and diesel also get a DCT and torque converter automatic options, respectively. However, the Creta is additionally available with a 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that comes with MT and CVT gearboxes. Given the Alcazar’s higher positioning than the Creta, the base petrol engine has been left out of the line-up.
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Coming to the pricing, the Creta currently costs between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Alcazar will command a premium over the equivalent Creta model. The starting price for the Alcazar will also be a lot higher as its does not get the base petrol engine. Price announcement for the Alcazar is due on September 9.
