Hyundai Bayon SUV Launched in India at Rs 9.99 Lakh with Level 2 Pro ADAS
The Hyundai Bayon SUV has been launched in India at Rs 9.99 lakh. Positioned between the Venue and Creta, it features a 1.5-litre petrol engine with manual and CVT options.
Hyundai Bayon SUV Launched in India at Rs 9.99 Lakh with Level 2 Pro ADAS
Hyundai Motor India has launched the Bayon SUV in India at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model joins the carmaker’s SUV lineup between the Venue and the Creta. It is available with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, with six-speed manual and CVT automatic transmission options.
The Hyundai Bayon has been introduced in seven variants: HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10. Bookings are open through Hyundai’s official website and authorised dealerships. The carmaker has also confirmed plans to introduce a CNG version in 2027.
The Bayon enters a segment that includes the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Its key highlights include dual 12.3-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on higher variants.
Hyundai Bayon: Design
The Hyundai Bayon follows the carmaker’s latest design language, featuring a layered front fascia and a split-headlamp setup. Slim LED daytime running lights run along the leading edge of the bonnet, while the main headlamp units are positioned lower down in the front bumper.The front bumper gets black and silver cladding, while the side profile features pronounced wheel arches, sharp character lines and petal-style alloy wheels. Blacked-out pillars create a floating-roof effect, and roof rails add to the SUV’s styling.
At the rear, the Bayon gets LED tail-lamp elements, prominent Bayon lettering on the tailgate, a roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp and a dual-tone bumper.
In terms of dimensions, the SUV measures 4,245mm in length, 1,810mm in width and has a wheelbase of 2,600mm. It also gets 205mm of ground clearance and a claimed boot space of 505 litres.
Hyundai Bayon: Cabin & Features
The cabin gets a panoramic dashboard layout with two 12.3-inch displays, one for the digital instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. The screens are housed in a curved arrangement, while the centre console follows a vertical layout with a separate panel for the climate controls.
The feature list includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, dual-tone leatherette upholstery, wireless charging, ambient lighting and an auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror. The rear seats also get adjustable headrests and a two-step reclining function.
The Bayon features Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), which offers online navigation, split-screen functionality, personalised controls and quick-access menus.
One of the key additions is a generative AI-powered voice assistant that uses intelligence from Perplexity and voice AI technology from SoundHound AI. The system is designed to respond to conversational requests related to weather, travel itineraries, hotels, restaurants and nearby attractions.
The SUV also gets Hyundai Bluelink with more than 70 connected-car functions, including remote vehicle controls, vehicle information and location-based services. Smartphone and smartwatch connectivity are supported, along with over-the-air software updates for up to 19 vehicle controllers.
The infotainment system and instrument cluster support 10 regional languages and two international languages. Hyundai has also included more than 500 embedded voice commands, with offline support for English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu.
Hyundai Bayon: Powertrain
The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated MPi petrol engine that produces 115hp and 144Nm of peak torque. The engine is also used in other Hyundai models, including the Creta.Transmission options include a six-speed manual gearbox and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT), which is Hyundai’s CVT-type automatic.
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The automatic version gets a Dash Boost Mode designed to improve responsiveness during overtaking. Paddle shifters and Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes are also available.
Hyundai claims a fuel efficiency of 18.6kmpl for the automatic version. The company has not announced a diesel or turbo-petrol option for the Bayon. A CNG variant is planned for 2027.
Hyundai Bayon: Safety
The Hyundai Bayon comes with six airbags, electronic stability control and hill-start assist as standard. Other safety features available across the range or on selected variants include tyre pressure monitoring, parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.Higher variants get Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS, comprising 23 driver assistance functions supported by three radars and 12 parking sensors.
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The system includes forward collision warning, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot collision warning, driver attention warning and safe exit warning.
Other features include rear cross-traffic collision warning and avoidance assist, a surround-view monitor and a blind-spot view monitor. Highway assistance functions include smart cruise control with stop-and-go, lane following assist and highway driving assist.
Hyundai says the Bayon’s body structure uses 69% advanced multi-grade high-strength steel. The structure incorporates multiple load paths and a ring-type construction designed to manage crash forces and reduce cabin intrusion.
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