Hyundai India seems to possess planned an all-out offensive for SUVs within the Rs 10 lakh to twenty lakh range. After bringing within the new-gen Creta, it’ll also launch a Creta 7-seater which is probably going to succeed in showrooms in 2021 Q2.
The grapevines within the past have also revealed that it could bear a reputation different from the Creta.
Alcazar may be the name of this upcoming model as Hyundai had trademarked the name.
Spy shots within the past have revealed that the upcoming three-row Creta could have visual differentiators on the outside over the 5-seater. Expect a revised front grille with an additional helping of chrome, flatter roof towards the rear end, additional rear quarter and thinner C-pillar and clearly , an extension within the overhangs.
The taillights and alloy wheels also are likely to witness a do-over with the previous expected to seem a touch less polarising.
Interior is probably going in touch with similarities with the 5-seater Creta, which suggests a ten .25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose audio system , panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, powered driver seat and air purifier.
Expect safety equipment to be almost like the Creta also with multiple airbags, front parking sensors, tyre pressure monitor and ESP (electronic stability program).
The 7-seater Creta’s second row could get either a bench or a captain seat setup. The third row is of course expected to be a foldable unit, which could release more boot space than the standard 430 litres.
The 7-seat Creta might be sold at a premium of around Rs 1 lakh over the quality model’s (Rs 9.82 lakh to Rs 17.32 lakh) corresponding variants.
The three-row Creta with its more accommodating cabin are going to be better equipped to operate on mid-size SUVs like the Harrier and therefore the Hector.
Aside from that, it could even be an alternative to the MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV500 and therefore the upcoming Tata Gravitas.