Bookings for the India-spec model are open for Rs 11,000 through the company's official website and authorised dealerships, while deliveries are expected to begin during the festive season.Positioned between the Venue and Creta, the Bayon will compete in the mid-size SUV segment against models such as the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Key highlights include a dual-screen dashboard, a naturally aspirated petrol engine, a generative AI voice assistant and Level 2 Pro advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The SUV will sit between the Venue and Creta in the company's lineup, with its pricing likely to play a key role in determining its position against established rivals. TheHyundai Bayon: Design and exteriorThe Bayon gets a layered front fascia with a split headlamp arrangement.
Slim LED daytime running lights run along the leading edge of the bonnet, while the main headlamp units are positioned lower down in the bumper. Black and silver cladding adds contrast to the front design.The side profile features pronounced wheel arches, sharp character lines and petal-style alloy wheels.
Blacked-out pillars create a floating-roof effect, while conventional pull-type door handles retain a familiar layout. At the rear, slim tail-lamp elements are connected visually by a black trim section, with prominent Bayon lettering on the tailgate.
A roof spoiler and dual-tone bumper complete the exterior design.Hyundai Bayon: Interior and featuresThe cabin features a panoramic dashboard layout with two 12.3-inch displays, one serving as the instrument cluster and the other as the infotainment screen. The SUV also gets Hyundai's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), accelerated by NVIDIA, with online navigation, split-screen functionality, personalised controls and quick-access menus.
A vertically oriented centre console and a dedicated climate-control panel are part of the cabin layout.One of the key technology highlights is Hyundai Motor India's first generative AI voice assistant, incorporating Perplexity's intelligence and voice AI technology from SoundHound AI. The system is designed to handle conversational requests related to weather, travel itineraries, hotels, restaurants and nearby attractions.The Bayon will also feature Hyundai Bluelink with more than 70 connected functions, including remote vehicle controls, vehicle information, location-based services and smartphone and smartwatch connectivity.
Over-the-air updates will be supported for up to 19 vehicle controllers.The infotainment system and instrument cluster will support 10 regional languages and two international languages. More than 500 embedded voice commands will be available in English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu, allowing occupants to access several functions without an internet connection.Hyundai Bayon: Engine and transmissionThe Bayon will be powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated MPi petrol engine producing 115bhp and 144Nm of torque.
Transmission options will include a six-speed manual gearbox and Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT), a continuously variable transmission (CVT).The iVT gets a Dash Boost Mode designed to improve responsiveness during overtaking. The SUV will also feature paddle shifters and Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes to adjust powertrain response to different driving conditions.The engine's output is identical to that of the naturally aspirated petrol version of the Hyundai Creta.
Hyundai has not announced a CNG variant for the Bayon.Hyundai Bayon: Safety features and ADASThe Bayon is built on Hyundai's Global K Enhanced Platform and will offer more than 80 advanced safety features, with over 35 available as standard across all variants, according to the carmaker.The equipment includes six airbags, electronic stability control and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS. The driver assistance suite comprises 23 functions supported by three radars and 12 parking sensors.The ADAS package includes Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-spot Collision Warning, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning and Safe Exit Warning.It also includes assistance for junction-turning situations and encounters with oncoming traffic.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist are provided for reversing manoeuvres.Other equipment includes a Surround View Monitor, Blind-spot View Monitor and front and rear parking sensors. Highway assistance functions comprise Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, High Beam Assist and navigation-based Smart Cruise Control for curves and designated zones.Hyundai says the Bayon's body structure uses 69% advanced multi-grade high-strength steel, including hot-stamped steel.
The structure incorporates reinforced load paths and ring-type construction designed to manage crash forces and reduce cabin intrusion.Hyundai Bayon: Launch date and bookingsThe Hyundai Bayon will launch in India on October 26, 2026. Bookings are open for Rs 11,000 through the company's official website and authorised dealerships.
Deliveries are expected to begin during the festive season.Hyundai is yet to disclose the SUV's variant-wise pricing and complete market specifications, which are expected to be announced at launch.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends