Alcazar: That's the name of new Hyundai Creta 7-seater

That apart, it has captain seats, a revised front grille, LED lights, new bumpers and new auto-dimming IRVM. Compared to the standard Creta, the front grille in Hyundai ALCAZAR has a different design. The standard slats have been replaced by studs.

In terms of design, Hyundai ALCAZAR will be similar to the standard five-seater Creta. But its rear section is longer to accommodate the additional row of seats. There are also updated tail-lamps, twin-tip exhaust pipes and a new spoiler.

Hyundai ALCAZAR — the SUV that is ‘Made in India’ and ‘Made First for India’ — will compete with the likes of MG Hector Plus, the upcoming Mahindra XUV 500 and recently-launched Tata Safari. Since the launch of the first generation Creta, Hyundai has achieved a lot of success in the SUV market in India. With the launch of Venue, the South Korean car maker clacked SUV sales numbers of about 20,000 units a month — a commendable feat.

The price of Hyundai ALCAZAR is likely to be announced in a few weeks. The pricing is expected to be around a lakh higher than the standard Creta. The SUV will most probably be launched in April.