Leading Auto conglomerate Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) on Wednesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Alcazar which is expected to hit the market later this month. The premium SUV which will come in 6 and 7 seater options can be booked either at the company's dealerships or online with a down payment of Rs 25,000, the company said in a statement.

"Customers can choose from four powertrains that include 2.0 l Petrol MPi engine and 1.5 l Diesel CRDi engine with options of 6-Speed Manual and 6-Speed Automatic transmissions," the company said in a statement.

"The 2.0 l Petrol MPi engine with 6-Speed Manual transmission, delivers power to conquer with an acceleration of 0 - 100 km per h in 9.5 seconds." Besides, the new SUV features an extensive application of 75.6 percent' Advanced and High-Strength Steel' (AHSS & HSS). Currently, the company offers 10 car models across segments

The Alcazar will mark HMIL's entry into the seven-seater SUV segment, where the existing players include Mahindra XUV500, the newly launched Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus, among others. The company is looking to strengthen its position in the fast-growing SUV segment with the Alcazar, which will be positioned between its popular mid-sized SUV Creta and premium offering Tucson.

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