Recently, Hyundai Motors introduced new variants of the Hyundai Alcazar in a 1.5-litre Turbo petrol option. Now, what it replaced is the 2.0-litre normal petrol variant. The 2.0 litre is no more available in the brochure or on their website. Let's look at the highlights of this development.
Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 litre Petrol Discontinued
The South Korean Carmaker has removed the 2.0L normal petrol engine from the Alcazar model page and the 2.0L engine option is no longer present in the Alcazar brochure. The older 2.0L normal petrol engine is now replaced by a new 1.5L turbo petrol engine, This same engine also powers the upcoming Hyundai Verna 2023. The new 1.5L turbo petrol engine of the Alcazar produces equivalent power but much higher torque.
SPECIFICATIONS
| HYUNDAI ALCAZAR PETROL | |||
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol | Difference | 2.0L Normal Petrol |
| Displacement | 1482cc | 517cc | 1999cc |
| Power | 160PS @ 5500rpm | 1PS | 159PS @ 6500rpm |
| Torque | 253Nm @ 1500 - 3500rpm | 62Nm | 191Nm @ 4500rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT | - | 6-speed MT / TC |
The turbo petrol engine offers a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission whereas the 2.0L normal petrol engine offered a torque converter automatic transmission. While a torque converter automatic transmission generally offers a not very good mileage in traffic conditions, they are more reliable in the long run than a dual-clutch transmission, which is known for excessive heating in heavy traffic conditions.
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Hyundai Alcazar Petrol Price
| HYUNDAI ALCAZAR 2023 TURBO VS NORMAL PETROL PRICES | |||
| Variant | Normal Petrol | Difference | Turbo Petrol |
| Prestige Executive 7S Manual | Rs. 16.10 lakh | - | - |
| Prestige 7S Manual | - | - | Rs. 16.75 lakh |
| Platinum 7S Manual | Rs. 18.60 lakh | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 18.65 lakh |
| Signature 6S Manual | Rs. 19.04 lakh | - | - |
| Signature 6S Dual Tone Manual | Rs. 19.20 lakh | - | - |
| Platinum (O) 6S Automatic | Rs. 19.86 lakh | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 19.96 lakh |
| Platinum (O) 7S Automatic | Rs. 19.86 lakh | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 19.96 lakh |
| Signature (O) 6S Automatic | Rs. 20.15 lakh | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 20.25 lakh |
| Signature (O) 7S Automatic | Rs. 20.15 lakh | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 20.25 lakh |
| Signature (O) 6S Dual Tone Automatic | Rs. 20.20 lakh | - | - |
The updated pricing puts the Hyundai Alcazar in the price range of Rs. 16.10 lakh to Rs. 20.25 lakh. It also directly rivals the likes of the MG Hector Plus, Tata Harrier, and the Mahindra XUV700.
VERDICT- The overhaul in the variants is a part of the new emission norms as well as de-cluttering the brochure as well. With a 1.5-litre turbo petrol, offering a 2-litre petrol option would have been an additional burden. Given the stricter RDE norms just on the horizon, car manufacturers are keeping in line so as to not violate any of the provisions laid down by the regulatory body.
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