Hyundai has released the first set of exterior and interior sketches of its upcoming three-row Alcazar SUV. The global debut of the Creta-based Alcazar is slated to take place in early April 2021. The Alcazar will essentially be Hyundai’s first three-row SUV in a very long time. It will ensure Hyundai’s entrance into the mid-size three-row SUV market, which has recently been increasingly exciting with models such as the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, XUV500, and VW Tiguan Allspace.

Hyundai has previewed the Alcazar from its rear three quarters, which is where most of the design changes have been incorporated. The Alcazar gets an extended rear overhang and a much thicker C-pillar. It also gets a prominent waistline that runs all across its length with notable creases above the wheel arches. Additionally, the Alcazar will get a unique tailgate design with much wider wraparound tail-lamps, a slightly taller bumper with a prominent faux skid plate. The model will also have a unique alloy wheel design, slightly altered front grille and other subtle styling tweaks to differentiate it from the Creta.

On the inside, it looks like the Alcazar will come with the captain’s chairs for the second row. The SUV will get a rather unique floor-mounted central armrest with cup holders and likely a storage console below. Second-row passengers will get a wireless charging pad as well and with this center console layout, access to the third-row will only be possible after folding the second-row seats which will feature a tumble-down feature. Apart from these changes, the Alcazar will house a similar dashboard, steering wheel, and center console as the Creta.

The Alcazar will be available with the same engine choices as the Hyundai Creta, most likely in the same state of tuning. The SUV would be available with two petrol engines and one diesel engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine produces 138 bhp and 242 Nm and comes standard with a seven-speed DCT. The 1.5-liter petrol engine, on the other hand, produces 113 bhp and 144 Nm and is available with either a manual gearbox or an IVT automatic transmission. The 1.5-liter diesel engine gives 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a manual transmission and can also choose a six-speed automatic transmission too.