Hyundai ALCAZAR vs LDV D90

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs LDV D90: the short answer

D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 400,000 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · D90 from ZAR 899,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR D90
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc D901996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l D9010.99 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm D90210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

D90

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR D90
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV Seven-seat large SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR D90
Length 4560 mm 5046 mm
Width 1800 mm 2016 mm
Height 1710 mm 1876 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 343 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 730 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity - 3100 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 6.45 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 990 mm
Front Legroom - 1050 mm
Rear Legroom - 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and D90 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs D90 82.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs D90 45.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs D90 93.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs D90 78.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs D90 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

D90 leads by 10 points

D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ALCAZAR remains close.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 68% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Leads by 10 points
66
#2

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D90 +38 Efficiency ALCAZAR +23 Safety D90 +4 Practicality D90 +14

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV D90 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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ALCAZAR vs D90 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.