After receiving a midlife update, the Hyundai Alcazar now has numerous new amenities in addition to a sleek new look. This three-row Hyundai SUV is a direct competitor to the Tata Safari, which is similarly equipped but only available with a diesel engine. Here’s how the 2024 Alcazar compares on paper to the Safari in terms of features and specifications.
Price
| Hyundai Alcazar Facelift | Tata Safari |
| Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 21.25 lakh (Introductory) | Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh |
Feature Highlights
- Although the Hyundai and Tata SUVs are equally equipped with an abundance of equipment, the Safari has an edge because of its high-end exterior design and a few extra features. Along with the Alcazar redesign, the Safari receives larger 19-inch alloy wheels and welcome and farewell animations for its connected LED DRLs and LED tail lights.
- Additionally, the Safari has a powered tailgate with gesture control, which the Alcazar does not have.
- With its larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, the Safari provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In contrast, the Alcazar boasts a 10.25-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through wired connections.
- On the other hand, both SUVs are fully equipped with features like a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone air conditioning, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and rear window sunshades.
- In addition, the Alcazar has a tray table with retractable cup holders in the second seat and a wireless phone charger for both front and second row passengers.
- Six airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) all contribute to passenger safety in both SUVs.
- There are seven airbags altogether in the Safari, including a knee airbag added to the top-spec model.
Powertrain Options
| Specifications | Hyundai Alcazar | Tata Safari | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel | 2-litre diesel |
| Power | 160 PS | 116 PS | 170 PS |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT* | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT** | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT** |
In contrast to the Safari, which is limited to diesel engines, the 2024 Hyundai Alcazar is available with a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol and diesel engine option. Conversely, the Safari is limited to a 2-liter diesel engine.
The Safari is more powerful than the Alcazar facelift’s gasoline and diesel variants. When it comes to diesel, the Safari outperforms the Alcazar by 54 PS and 100 Nm of torque.
Alcazar diesel and Safari are available with a 6-speed AT or 6-speed manual transmission.
But a 7-speed DCT is an optional feature for the gasoline-powered Alcazar.The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar is a three-row SUV on a Creta platform that comes with a long list of features and a choice of diesel or turbo-petrol engines. The Alcazar’s aggressive price allows it to undercut the Tata Safari by a substantial amount, almost Rs 6 lakh for the top-spec model. The Alcazar offers a more comfortable rear seat experience than the Tata SUV thanks to its retractable cup holders, tray tables, and wireless phone charger.
On the other side, the Tata Safari costs more but comes with a number of extra features over the 2024 Alcazar, including as a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen that allows wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a motorized tailgate with gesture control. The Tata SUV has a more potent diesel engine even if there isn’t a petrol engine available. Furthermore, the Safari has a smooth ride, minimizing cabin movement over uneven terrain.
