It is expected that the new 7-seater SUV will be called Alcazar, and will be based on the Hyundai Creta. Just following the trend as Tata's new Safari is based on Harrier. The Hyundai Alcazar will be bigger in size in comparison with the Hyundai Creta in order to accommodate an extra row of seat.
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HMIL Managing Director and CEO S S Kim said, The year 2021 will add a new chapter in HMIL history, as we gear-up to enter and redefine a new segment.
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HMIL said the Alcazar has been inspired by royal lineage of castles and palaces, denoting grandeur, spaciousness and solidity.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Wednesday said it will enter the seven-seater premium SUV segment in India with the global debut of its Alcazar model this year. The Hyundai Alcazar will offer customers upscale mobility, be it for business travel or families travelling together, the company said in a statement.
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Feb 24, 2021, 11:14 IST
NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India on Wednesday unveiled the name of its upcoming 7-seater SUV as Alcazar.
The Korean carmaker, however, hasn’t revealed details or specifications of Alcazar, which is expected to be a 7-seater version of Creta. Alcazar in Spanish translates into palace or fortress.
SS Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “The year 2021 will add a new chapter in HMIL history, as we gear-up to enter and redefine a new segment. Hyundai Alcazar will supersede the aspirations of new age buyers and redefine existing benchmarks to ensure customer delight. As Hyundai completes 25 years in the country, we will re-emphasize our commitment to Indian customers with the Global Debut of Hyundai Alcazar that is ‘Made in India’ and ‘Made First for India’.”
Hyundai to launch Creta-based 7-seater SUV Alcazar in India this year
The new Alcazar is expected to be based on the design of the Creta
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Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is ready to launch a new 7-seater SUV in India. The new segment of 7-seater SUVs is gaining traction with the launch of similar offerings from MG Motor, Mahindra and lately Tata Motors. The new SUV Alcazar will be competing with MG Hector Plus, Mahindra XUV 500 and the recently launched Tata Safari.
In a statement, the company said, the new SUV will make a global debut in India. The company claims that the Hyundai Alcazar will redefine driving experiences with a combination of versatility and futuristic characteristics.
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