Hyundai Bayon Launched At Rs 10 Lakh

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched the all-new Bayon SUV in India at Rs 10 lakh, ex-showroom. The new Hyundai Bayon slots below the Creta in the mid-size SUV segment and bookings opened a few weeks ago, with deliveries beginning immediately.

The Bayon is built at Hyundai's Chennai plant in both right and left hand drive layouts, as it will also be exported. Maruti follows a similar approach with the Victoris, which sits under the Grand Vitara.

Hyundai Bayon Launched - Platform & Dimensions

The Bayon rides on Hyundai's Global K enhanced platform, which the carmaker says is engineered for 5-star Indian crash test safety standards. Bharat NCAP results for the Bayon are expected by the end of this year.

At 4,245mm, it's a little shorter than the 4.3-metre Creta. The Bayon's wheelbase is 2,600mm, ground clearance is 205mm and it offers 505 litres of boot space.

Hyundai Bayon Launched - Engine and Gearbox

The Hyundai Bayon is offered with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 115hp and 144Nm. Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual and a CVT. Hyundai says a Dash Boost mode gives an instantaneous power boost while overtaking. Three drive modes, Eco, Normal and Sport, are selected through a standalone pod on the steering wheel of the Bayon.

The Creta offers the same engine and gearbox pairings, but the Bayon has no turbo-petrol or diesel option. A CNG variant of the Bayon will follow in January 2027, making it Hyundai's first CNG mid-size SUV in India.

Hyundai Bayon Launched - Design, Features and Safety

Hyundai's Art of Steel design language shapes the Bayon's looks. The front sports LED projector headlamps and L-shaped DRLs that also work as turn indicators, and there is no full-width light bar at the front or rear.

Flared wheel arches, sharp character lines and black cladding around the arches define the side profile, along with 17-inch petal-style alloy wheels and traditional pull-type door handles. Roof rails sit on the flat roofline.

At the rear, a slim black band houses the LED tail-lamps, with Bayon lettering on the tailgate. A roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp sits above the rear windscreen, and the bumper has a dual-tone black-and-silver finish.

Inside, the Hyundai Bayon has a 12.3-inch driver's display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system, with the HVAC controls in a vertical panel beneath. A band of shortcut buttons sits below the screen, and haptic buttons are on the centre console.

Ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, Type-C USB ports, ambient lighting and a Bose sound system are on the features list. Rear passengers get two-step reclining seats, AC vents and adjustable headrests.

The cabin also has dual-tone leatherette upholstery, soft-touch dashboard and door pads, and an auto-dimming IRVM. Bluelink connected car tech and OTA updates are included, along with a Generative AI voice assistant that Hyundai says understands conversational requests instead of predefined commands.

Safety kit includes Level 2 ADAS, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, four disc brakes, hill-start assist, electronic stability control, a tyre-pressure monitoring system and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Commenting on the launch of Hyundai Bayon, Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, "The launch of Hyundai Bayon marks the beginning of Hyundai's next golden product cycle in India. Bayon is far more than a new SUV; it is a symbol of our commitment to delivering intelligent, future-ready mobility solutions that resonate with the aspirations of Indian customers. Built around our philosophy of 'Intelligence That Moves,' Bayon brings together meaningful innovation, advanced safety, intuitive technology and modern design in a way that enhances everyday life.

As HMIL's first SUV with an in-built Generative AI Voice Assistant and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro This document is protected as Hyundai Motor's intellectual property under relevant laws and regulations ADAS, Bayon represents a new benchmark for intelligent mobility. Manufactured in India, Hyundai Bayon will also be exported to more than 50 markets globally, reinforcing India's growing role as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for Hyundai. We are confident that Bayon will strengthen Hyundai's leadership in innovation and become a highly desirable choice for customers seeking a smarter, safer and more connected driving experience."

The Hyundai Bayon will take on the Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and MG Astor, along with Maruti's SUVs. It also becomes an alternative to the entry-level variants of the current Creta, with the new-generation Creta due in 2027.