Hyundai launches new Alcazar; SUVs now account for 67% of its overall sales

Hyundai Motor India on Monday said its sports utility vehicle portfolio accounts for 67 per cent of its overall sales, surpassing the industry average of 53 per cent.

The company, which on Monday introduced a new version of its seven seater SUV Alcazar, said SUV sales continue to see an upward trend in the country.

"As India's love for SUVs grows, our SUV penetration continues to grow.

Presently, our SUV penetration stands at 67 per cent, far surpassing the industry average of 53 per cent," Hyundai Motor India MD Unsoo Kim told reporters here.

The company's midsize SUV Creta, whose latest version was introduced earlier this year, has already surpassed the milestone of one-lakh-unit sales mark, he added.

The automaker remains committed to providing sustainable and convenient mobility solutions, Kim said.

The new Alcazar comes in both petrol and diesel trims.

The price of petrol variants starts at Rs 14.99 lakh while that of diesel commences at Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).