Many advanced features updated in the new Hyundai Alcazar.It is equipped with many modern features like Level-2 ADAS, dual screen.Scorpio-N is a direct competitor to Kia Carens.
New Alcazar Vs Scorpio-N: Mahindra dominates the C-segment SUVs larger than 4 meters in the market. The company sold 43,277 SUVs last month, of which Scorpio-N was the top seller with 13,787 units. The powerful look and low price of Scorpio-N makes it the best car in this segment. The price of Scorpio-N starts at Rs 13.85 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.54 lakh (ex-showroom). However, there are some shortcomings in it due to which this powerful SUV looks dwarfed in front of the new Hyundai Alcazar.
The new Hyundai Alcazar is priced between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Its design is great as well as it has been introduced with more than 70 connected car features and advanced safety features, making it a strong alternative to the Scorpio-N in the segment. Let’s know what are the features in the 2024 Alcazar that make it the best 7-seater SUV in this segment.
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Connected LED DRL Setup
Like the Creta, the new Alcazar has a front and rear connected LED DRL light setup. The company has given this SUV a modern look by breaking the conventional design. Its DRL lights will definitely attract your attention when they are lit at night. Please note that this type of DRL light setup is not available in any variant of Scorpio-N.
Level-2 ADAS
Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is now becoming a common feature in C-segment SUVs. In the Indian market, vehicles like Tata Safari Mahindra, XUV 700, Toyota Innova Highcross are coming with Level-2 ADAS. The company has also provided Level-2 ADAS in the new Alcazar, which the company calls Smart Sense. It has advanced features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. However, this feature is not available in any variant of Mahindra Scorpio-N. Due to its lack, Scorpio-N has also received poor safety ratings in many countries.
Over 70 connected car features
More than 70+ BlueLink connected car features have been provided in the new Alcazar. It also has smartwatch and smart phone connectivity. This premium SUV has 270+ embedded VR commands, which come with Hinglish and 135 Hindi voice commands. It also supports 10 regional and 2 international languages.
Dual screen setup
The Alcazar facelift has a dual-screen setup, which includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver display. This feature is also becoming common in C segment SUVs. Let us tell you that the dual-screen setup is not yet available in Mahindra Scorpio-N.
8-way power adjustment for front seats
Alcazar is also a step ahead of Scorpio-N in terms of seat arrangement and passenger comfort. It also has 8-way power adjustment for the front seats. Alcazar has an electric boss mode which allows the passenger sitting in the rear seat to adjust the front passenger seat. Such a feature is not currently available in any variant of Scorpio-N.