New Delhi: South Korean automaker Hyundai has started taking reservations for the 2023 ALCAZAR SUV in India. 25,000.

The updated looks of the car and the spacious interiors with six airbags as standard are its main highlights. Both diesel and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines are available.

The 2023 Hyundai ALCAZAR features a large grille surrounded by chrome, triangular LED headlamps with DRLs, puddle lamps and a silver skid plate.

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It gets roof rails, ORVMs with indicators, blackened pillars, flared wheel arches, side steppers and 18-inch alloy wheels on the sides. At the rear, there are options for a spoiler, wraparound LED taillamps, a shark-fin antenna and a twin-tip exhaust.

A 1.5-liter turbo-gasoline engine with 160 horsepower and 253 pound-feet torque and a 1.5-liter diesel engine with 115 horsepower and 250 pound-feet torque power the new Hyundai ALCAZAR. A 6-speed manual/torque converter automatic and 7-speed DCT gearbox are mated to the motors.

The 2023 Hyundai ALCAZAR has 6 or 7-seater interiors and includes features like automatic climate control, cruise control, USB ports, a sunroof, rear AC vents and a multifunctional steering wheel.

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It features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Six airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, electronic stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system all work to protect the passengers.

On the outgoing model, which starts at Rs. 16.1 lakh, 2023 Hyundai ALCAZAR should be priced higher (ex-showroom). In India, it will compete with Toyota Innova Hycross, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus.

The RDE-compliant and E20 (ethanol) fuel-ready 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine is standard on the 2023 Hyundai ALCAZAR. Compared to the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine it replaces, it produces more power and torque.

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In terms of safety, six airbags are now included as standard equipment across all trim levels. The new ALCAZAR should appeal to buyers owing to its segment-leading performance and enhanced passenger safety, making it a worthwhile buy.