Hyundai Bayon Price in India

Introduction to the Hyundai Bayon

Hyundai has fully revealed the new Bayon midsize SUV ahead of its price announcement on October 26. The Bayon will be positioned between the Venue and Creta in Hyundai’s SUV lineup and is squarely meant to take on the Maruti Victoris.

The Bayon gets Hyundai’s latest ‘Art of Steel’ design language, a new interior shared with the Brazil-spec i20 and will come powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine at launch. Bookings for the new Hyundai Bayon have commenced today.

Design and Features of the Hyundai Bayon

The Bayon gets Hyundai’s latest ‘Art of Steel’ design language, and from certain angles, looks very much like a scaled-down Tucson that was recently revealed for the North American market. Although Hyundai hasn’t revealed the exact dimensions yet, it’s expected to measure just a tad more than 4 meters, thereby slotting below the 4.3-meter Creta.

Up front, the layered fascia sports a split headlamp setup, with the LED DRLs positioned in a slim black trim on the leading edge of the bonnet. The DRLs also resemble Hyundai’s ‘H’ motif split in half – this one doesn’t get a full-width LED light band, as is very much the trend these days.

Interior of the Hyundai Bayon

The interior of the Bayon looks very similar to the Brazil-spec i20 that was revealed a few months ago. The headlining feature is the dual 12.3-inch connected display for instrumentation and infotainment, while the HVAC controls and display are housed in a vertical panel just beneath.

Thankfully, there’s generous use of physical buttons and dials – there’s a band of shortcut buttons below the touchscreen, more buttons on the steering wheel and also haptic buttons on the centre console panel. Notable, the steering wheel, which is similar to the one on the Venue, even houses a standalone pod for the drive mode selector.

Engine and Transmission of the Hyundai Bayon

At launch, Hyundai will be offering the Bayon with the tried and tested 115hp/144Nm 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that powers the Creta. It will come with manual and CVT gearbox options.

And while Hyundai hasn’t confirmed it yet, a CNG version is also expected to be added to the lineup at a later stage, likely with an underbody tank, making the Bayon the first Hyundai model over four metres long to be powered by CNG.

Features of the Hyundai Bayon

The Bayon comes loaded to the gills with features. The big highlight here is a Generative AI voice assistant – a first for any Hyundai in India. The brand claims it enables natural conversations with the vehicle.

Instead of relying solely on predefined commands, it can understand conversational requests and respond with relevant information, says Hyundai. It also gets Bluelink connected tech with 70-plus features, OTA updates, onboard navigation, split-screen functionality and smartphone-like quick controls and multi-language support including 10 regional and 2 international languages.

Pricing and Launch of the Hyundai Bayon

The Bayon is expected to be priced between Rs 9 lakh and 14 lakh (ex-showroom) when it goes on sale later this month, giving Hyundai a two-pronged approach to tackle the midsize SUV market, much like Maruti does with the Victoris and Grand Vitara.

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With the Bayon offering efficient and economical powertrain options and occupying the lower rungs of the midsize SUV space, the next-gen Creta will move higher up in positioning, offering a much wider powertrain lineup, including a hybrid.

Key Features of the Hyundai Bayon

• 1.5-litre petrol engine
• 6-speed MT and CVT gearbox options
• Generative AI voice assistant
• Bluelink connected tech with 70-plus features
• OTA updates, onboard navigation, split-screen functionality

Expert Perspective on the Hyundai Bayon

According to industry experts, the Hyundai Bayon is a well-designed and feature-packed midsize SUV that is expected to give tough competition to its rivals in the market.

Implications for Readers in India

The launch of the Hyundai Bayon is expected to have a significant impact on the midsize SUV market in India, with many buyers expected to opt for this new model due to its advanced features and efficient powertrain options.

What to Watch Next

As the Hyundai Bayon is set to launch later this month, buyers can expect to see more details about the pricing, features, and specifications of the vehicle. Additionally, the launch of the next-gen Creta is also expected to be a significant event in the midsize SUV market in India.

Background and Timeline

The Hyundai Bayon was first unveiled in 2021, and since then, it has been one of the most anticipated midsize SUVs in India. With its launch expected later this month, buyers can expect to see a lot of excitement and buzz around this new model.

Comparison with Other Midsize SUVs

The Hyundai Bayon will be competing with other midsize SUVs such as the Maruti Victoris, Grand Vitara, and the Kia Seltos. With its advanced features and efficient powertrain options, the Bayon is expected to give tough competition to its rivals in the market.