Alcazar 1.5 turbo quick review

Hyundai Alcazar turbo

Quick review

14 Jun '23

New turbo petrol engine

Makes 160hp, 253Nm

1hp, 61Nm more than the 2.0 MPi it replaces

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Performance

0-100kph in 10.21sec
20-80kph in 5.59sec
40-100kph in 7.32sec
1.5 turbo is slower from 0-100kph but quicker in gear than 2.0 MPi

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Fuel economy

City: 7.72kpl, Highway: 12.76kpl

Gets auto start/stop but high ambient temp meant the car didn’t switch off even at signals to keep AC running.

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Ride and handling

Low speed ride is a touch firm, but feels composed at high speeds


Handling is predictable and light steering is a boon in the city

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Exterior and interior changes

Gets a redesigned front grille
Turbo and DCT badges
Auto start/stop button on the right hand side of steering

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Dual tone interior looks premium

Front seats are ventilated, electrically adjustable and comfy
Middle-row space is ample but not as comfy as front seats
Third row is tight on space; best saved for kids

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Verdict

What we like: 
Refined engine
Lengthy features list

 

What we don’t like:
Fuel efficiency
Feels jerky at slow speeds
Space in the third row

 

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Price and rivals

Rs 16.77-20.33 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Rivals the MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari

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