It is quite obvious that the SUV segment has clicked with Indian buyers, and they need something that contains the right balance amongst performance, safety, and comfort.
The Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra Bolero form part of the best options given their remarkable specifications, features, and prices. In this article, a detailed breakdown has been provided about these SUVs, covering some of the key highlights, performance, comfort features, and pricing.
Hyundai Alcazar – Specifications and Features
Engine and Performance
The Hyundai Alcazar comes fitted with a 1482 cc, 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol engine capable of producing 157.57 bhp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 253 Nm between 1500-3500 rpm. Further assisting is a 6-speed manual transmission with an FWD layout for smooth performance. It returns a fuel economy of about 15 Kmpl, which may vary with the type of fuel as well as the transmission and hence makes the car a powerful yet fuel-efficient SUV.
Safety Features
The list of safety features in the Alcazar includes 6 airbags, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control, and other advanced safety features like tyre pressure monitoring system, hill assist, reverse camera, and speed-sensing door locks. These do their job of maintaining optimum safety amongst passengers and drivers alike.
Comfort and Interior
Other features for comfort include automatic climate control, rear AC vents, cruise control, and a start/stop button in the Alcazar. It is seated for 7 passengers with ample legroom and headroom. Other comforts to provide extra ease while driving include electronically adjustable seats, keyless entry, adjustable steering, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The comforts at the back include rear armrests, cup holders, and rear parking sensors .
Exterior and Design
Front disc brakes, R17 wheels, and McPherson strut suspension further complement the bold SUV design of Alcazar. With its length of 4500 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1675 mm, it surely presents a strong image on the road. It gets a fuel tank capacity of 50 litres and provides boot space of 180 litres, making it a practical feature in long drives.
Price and Variants
Hyundai Alcazar pricing begins at ₹ 19.53 Lakh for the base Prestige 1.5L Turbo GDi trim and goes up to ₹ 25.14 Lakh for the fully loaded Signature(O) 1.5L CRDi Adventure Diesel model.
Mahindra Bolero Specifications and Features
Engine and Performance
The Mahindra Bolero derives its power from the 1493 cc mHawk75 engine, churning out 76 PS power at 3600 rpm and 210 Nm torque between 1600-2200 rpm. Further aided by the inclusion of a 5-speed manual transmission with RWD layout, the vehicle delivers solid, reliable performance apart from imparting fuel efficiency of 16 Kmpl.
Safety Features
The safety features in the Bolvo include two airbags, ABS, engine immobiliser, child safety lock and overspeed warning systems. Seat belt reminders and a manual auto-dimming rear view mirror are available in the Bolero to keep the driver informed about the ambient conditions at all times.
Comfort and Interior
Interior of Bolero focuses on some very basic features for comfort, such as AC, a heater, and manually adjustable front seats. Vinyl is used for seat upholstery, and front cup holders are included, along with a digital instrument console. The addition of rear parking sensors and headlight height adjusters makes it fairly practical for family use.
Exterior and Design
The Mahindra Bolero comes with a robust build as an SUV, having front disc brakes and stiff leaf spring rear suspensions. Its length, width, and height measure 3995 mm, 1745 mm, and 1880 mm, respectively. It also offers a higher ground clearance of 180 mm, apt for ungulates. The fuel tank has a capacity of 60 litres, while at the boot, the space available is rather decent at 550 litres.
Price and Variants
The Mahindra Bolero is pretty affordable, which indeed fetches a starting price of ₹ 11.25 Lakh for the B4 7-Seater MT variant, while the top variant available is B6 Opt 7-Seater MT priced at ₹ 12.64 Lakh, thus making it one of the most affordable seven-seater SUVs in India.