[uneaz]

Originally Posted by gotetir

Does anyone recommend to install side step, does it have any functional value or is it only aesthetics? Would like to know from current Alcazar owners on this.

Check this video I had posted in one of the owner's group on Facebook. Hope it help.

https://www.facebook.com/uneazfb/vid...95456698495392

[jkaushik]

Hi all, just completed 10,000 kms on my new 2024 Alcazar Signature DCT petrol, in about 6months.
I will share my detailed experiences, pros and cons in the next thread.

[arepalli99]

Originally Posted by gotetir

I have taken delivery of the Hyundai Alcazar Signature DCT Black on 30 April 2025. Got mud flaps, 3D alcazar brand floor and boot mat. Dealership did not had the sunshades (A+C and Rear). Unable to decide if the side step is required, it's priced 18999. Decided to wait until the first service for that.

With all the bells and whistles, family and I are having super fun travelling in it. I have taken it to Hyderabad ORR to open up the throttle and it was super fun. NVH levels are great, hardly hear anything from outside. Using the Cruise control and Lane keep assist as much as possible on the way to office ( Miyapur to Gachibowli) as it has lane markers, it's super fun to see how reliable car keeps it in the lane while maintaining the distance between cars.

Does anyone recommend to install side step, does it have any functional value or is it only aesthetics? Would like to know from current Alcazar owners on this.

I installed the side steps on my vehicle.
It’s a good to have but not a major help in getting in and out.
I got it installed to take the impact of any vehicle bumping in, in the traffic.

[rohitkm]

Originally Posted by arepalli99

I got it installed to take the impact of any vehicle bumping in, in the traffic.

Totally agree. Once a biker hit my Alcazar on the side with a loud thud while squeezing through narrow gap from left. While I was certain of a visible dent. After reaching home, when I inspected, there was no sign of even a bruishing. All thanks to side step which took the hit apparently

[jkaushik]

10k kms ; 2nd service update:
No car is perfect yet every car is, in the eyes of the owner.

This is the feeling I have for my cars. I had the same emotions for my 1st car, the EcoSport, and same for the new Alcazar Turbo Petrol DCT signature varient.
Now after 6 months and 10,000 kms later, i can confidently say that the decision to choose the Alcazar over the XUV700 and ScoripoN was perfect for my usecase and requirements. Although the road presence of the XUV and ScoripoN does make me oogle at them but I have test driven them enough to know what I was not missing out on.

Alright, now coming back to the car at hand.
My drives have been majorly on highways 70% and 30% on city. Also the highway drives have mostly been around 80kms per trip. I have already spoken about the pros, cons of this car in my earlier posts, here I will just share the new findings and observations.

DCT gearbox:
1. The gearbox is extremely smooth on the highways, overtakes are quick and fun. Only when you press the accelerator suddenly and aggressively, the gearbox takes a sec to react and downshift and then the car lunges forward and there is no stopping it, it keeps on accelerating.
2. In the city, on Normal mode, the car shift into 2nd gear almost immediately. So when I am driving in crawling traffic, to protect the clutch I drive on Sports mode. This is so that the car holds on to the 1st gear longer and there is no frequent upshift to 2nd and again downshifting to 1st in crawling stop go traffic and clutch engage/disengage reduces. Hopefully my jugaad puts less load in the clutches.

Kitna deti hai:
1. Sedate driving on highways gave me Max 20kmpl and 17-18kmpl on average easily. Aggressive driving gives around 13kmpl. So it's a good balance and sometimes I listen to my brain (save money on fuels) and some other days, heart (yolo, have fun, else whats the point of getting a turbo dct).
2. City mileage hovers around 8-9kmpl.
All figures are with auto AC always at around 24 degrees.



Seats:
1. The driver seat is good-ish with ventilation and the 8 way adjustment does allow you to find the near-perfect position but nowhere as comfortable as the ones in the XUV700 or the ScorpioN (They have way better lumber support).
2. Memory seats are a boon and I have 2 settings stored, a higher seating one for the city and a low slung one for the highways where I can rest both my elbows one on the doorpad and other on the armrest.
3. Rear seats are supremely comfortable. I have kept it reclined to the max position and along with the neck cushion, armrest and good legroom, it's the place to be actually. Friends have gone gaga about how comfortable the rear seats are.

Other observations:
1. The centre console squeaks a tiny bit when taking fast turns on hills and on braking hard. Not bothersome at all but since I came from an Ecosport which was without any squeaks even after 9yrs, these small sounds in the cabin gets registered in my head.
2. Sunglass inside the holder rattles no matter how I place it. Solution: I wrap it with the lens cleaning cloth and then place it inside.
3. The sunroof has collected water marks. I am thinking of installing a sunfilm on it.
4. Got the ECU upgraded to the lastest version to fix the "Battery discharge" issue during the 2nd servicing.
5. My nephews did travel in the 3rd row, didn't complaint as they had USB ports, AC vents n blower controls to keep them occupied. Little joys of life.
6. The interiors look extremely upmarket especially due to the colour combination and fit n finish.
7. The car doesn't have great road presence, looks like a Creta from the front.

Overall I am happy living with the Alcazar for the past 6 months. I know it's not selling a lot, I feel it's due to its resemblance to the Creta and the smaller size compared to its competitors.

My wife asked me one day, why did we buy a car which no one else buys (she was referring to the sea of Ns and XUVs), did we make a mistake?
I replied, "No car is perfect yet every car is".

Till next time.

[Phantom 510]

That's one great ownership review. It's hard to believe the efficiency numbers you are getting. But, I guess it all boils down to one's driving skill. Hyundai has certainly done a great job with the 1.5L TGDI motor.

[GauRanVid]

Fantastic ownership review @jkaushik. I also mentioned somewhat similar in my buying experience of Alcazar that no car is perfect but we need to find the one which gives max value and satisfaction.
Your mileage figures are very impressive for an automatic.

[Passion2explore]

Quick update- ICU update done today for Battery discharge warning issue. Will monitor the car for few days now.
Anyone got this update done earlier and not getting the warning now?

[Gummybear]

Great review. I also own one, albeit previous gen 1.5 Turbo DCT, and almost all your observations are true for the predecessor. Only thing I miss is memory seat. It's a struggle of few minutes to manually find my perfect seat settings as cleaning guy, every week, play around with seat adjustment buttons to move seat forward for cleaning under seat carpet.

How are lights in newer gen? I find it a bit insufficient in mine.

[noScopeneon]

Originally Posted by FrozeninTime

What is normal procedure to park DCT automatic cars?
Is it electronic park brake first or engaging park mode in gear selector first. Alcazar manual says to engage park mode first followed by electronic brake.

The good thing with my Alcazar is that it automatically disengages the EPB when I shift to D and start driving. The timing of EPB switch is just impeccable and very convenient.

[GauRanVid]

Originally Posted by Passion2explore

Quick update- ICU update done today for Battery discharge warning issue. Will monitor the car for few days now.
Anyone got this update done earlier and not getting the warning now?

Yes, I got the update 2 weeks ago and it’s running fine with no 12v battery warning again

[Ibanez_70]

Originally Posted by jkaushik

10k kms ; 2nd service update:
No car is perfect yet every car is, in the eyes of the owner.
Till next time.

Very well written review. Nice to see that it’s been clocking the miles really fast and has crossed 10K already. Got to experience your car first hand and having driven the car at high speeds, it didn’t feel like a Hyundai at all. The interiors feel extremely premium as compared to XUVs and Scorpio N. Be it the dashboard, seats, buttons, everything feels premium. Definitely a great choice and hope you have wonderful long miles with the car..!!

[uneaz]

Hyundai is rolling out Navigation Update which also includes updates to Voice Recognition (Hindi Support).

[jkaushik]

Originally Posted by Ibanez_70

Very well written review. Nice to see that it’s been clocking the miles really fast and has crossed 10K already. Got to experience your car first hand and having driven the car at high speeds, it didn’t feel like a Hyundai at all. The interiors feel extremely premium as compared to XUVs and Scorpio N. Be it the dashboard, seats, buttons, everything feels premium. Definitely a great choice and hope you have wonderful long miles with the car..!!

Thanks Rongon. Glad that u liked the driving experience.
Yes the premium quality can only be felt when you experience it first hand.

[el lobo 6061]

Question:
Car Model: 2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Signature
Issue: Memory Seats Function

The car manual screenshot mentions that Memory Functions store:
1. Driver Seat Position
2. Outside Rear View Mirror

But in my Alcazar it is only storing Seat Position.

Can other Alcazar owners check and confirm whether Memory Function also stores outside rear view mirror position?



Also attached manual for reference:
Page Number: 5-30 or 170/522.