Hyundai Alcazar
The Hyundai Alcazar is a compact crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai in India. Introduced in April 2021, it is a long-wheelbase version of the subcompact Creta, whilst having additional third-row seating, styling changes, and a different powertrain option.
Overview
The Alcazar was first unveiled on 8 April 2021, and was released to the market in 18 June 2021. It is based on the Creta, with a longer wheelbase at, and a longer overall body by. The longer body allows for a three-row seating, with 7-seater and 6-seater options being offered. The vehicle is also introduced with a reworked front styling, and a larger 18-inch wheels.Facelift
The facelifted Alcazar was unveiled on 22 August 2024, with a refreshed design and upgraded features. The exterior updates include a redesigned front grille, a new front and rear fascia, and the addition of full-width LED headlights and taillights. In the interior, the cabin has a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, similar to the one found in the Creta. Additional interior updates include premium upholstery options, ambient lighting, and advanced driver-assistance features.Markets
India
In India, it is available in six variants: Prestige, Prestige, Platinum, Platinum, Signature, and Signature.In March 2023, for the 2023 model year, Hyundai gave the Alcazar a minor facelift for the Indian market which included minor styling changes, a standard auto start-stop system, and a new 1.5-litre T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine to replace the existing 2.0-litre petrol engine, and additional safety features such as six airbags.
The facelifted model was launched on 9 September 2024. It is available in four variants: Executive, Prestige, Platinum and Signature. All variants comes standard with the 7-seater configuration, while the 6-seater configuration option is available for the Platinum and Signature trims.
Mexico
The vehicle is marketed as the Creta Grand in Mexico and was launched on 14 October 2021. It is available in GLS Premium and Limited trim levels, powered by a 2.0-litre MPI petrol engine.The facelifted model went on sale on 6 March 2025 as the 2026 model year, with trim levels and engine choice remain unchanged from the pre-facelift model.
Middle East
The Alcazar was launched in the Middle East in January 2023 as the Creta Grand. It is powered by the 2.0-litre petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine, and it is available in three trim levels; Smart, Comfort and Ultimate.The facelift model was launched on 21 January 2025.
South Africa
The vehicle is marketed as the Grand Creta in South Africa and was launched on 23 March 2022. It is available in Executive and Elite trim levels. For engines, both trims are available with either 2.0-litre MPI petrol or 1.5-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engines.The facelifted model is marketed as the Alcazar in South Africa and was launched on 8 May 2025. Compared to the pre-facelift model, the number of available variants was reduced from five to three, however, the trim level and engine choices from the pre-facelift model remain unchanged.
Powertrain
The Alcazar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel, with the former has a claimed acceleration figure of 9.5 seconds. Both engine options are available with a choice between a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission.For the 2023 model year minor facelift for the Indian market, a standard auto start-stop system was introduced, and a new 1.5 T-GDi turbo-petrol engine replaced the existing 2.0-litre Nu naturally-aspirated petrol engine. The new 1.5 T-GDi makes of power and of torque; 8 PS more power and 61 Nm more torque than the outgoing 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Sales
| FY | India | Export | Total production |
| FY2022 | 25,894 | 2,887 | 28,664 |
| FY2023 | 26,696 | 11,334 | 38,394 |
| FY2024 | 20,753 | 10,825 | 31,873 |
| FY2025 | 2,163 | 2,130 | 4,312 |
| Total | 75,506 | 27,176 | 103,243 |