Hyundai Alcazar diesel finally gets a sunroof! Starts at ₹17.87 lakh

For years, Hyundai’s Alcazar diesel variants were denied what Indian car buyers seem to want almost more than a fuel gauge — a panoramic sunroof. That’s now changed.

Hyundai has introduced a new Corporate trim on the Alcazar diesel, priced at ₹17.87 lakh, and yes, it comes with a panoramic sunroof. Previously, only petrol variants offered it. It’s available only as a 7-seater and gets both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearboxes.

Here’s the price breakdown (ex-showroom):

What’s new in the Corporate trim?

The new Corporate diesel variant doesn’t just bring a sunroof. It also adds:

• LED headlamps

• 17-inch alloy wheels

• Dual-zone climate control

• Ambient lighting

• 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Wireless phone charger

• 6 airbags and ESC

All rather useful, and none of it over-the-top.

Under the bonnet, it continues with the 1.5-litre four-cylinder Diesel, producing 116bhp and 250Nm. No changes to output. But yes, some weight has returned — Hyundai had earlier skipped the sunroof to save 50kg, which helped the Diesel deliver over 20 kmpl. The new sunroof may trim that figure a bit.

Petrol DCT is now cheaper too

Separately, Hyundai has also made the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with the 7-speed DCT more accessible. The gearbox was earlier reserved for the Platinum trim upwards, starting at ₹20.94 lakh. Now, it’s available on the Prestige trim at ₹18.64 lakh, a drop of ₹2.30 lakh.

The turbo-petrol engine continues to produce 158bhp and 253Nm, and while it prefers a relaxed right foot, the DCT makes for fairly smooth urban cruising.

The final word

Hyundai’s Alcazar diesel now offers a panoramic sunroof because buyers clearly wouldn’t stop asking. It’s a bit heavier, a bit costlier, and a bit trendier. The Corporate trim might just hit the sweet spot for those who like torque, three rows and a view of the clouds.