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Hyundai Bayon

Compact SUV · Petrol

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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Safety is the headline promise: Hyundai says it is built on its Global K Enhanced Platform and engineered for 5-star Indian safety standards, though no crash rating exists yet
  • An in-built generative AI voice assistant is promised for more natural conversations with the car, and you get a choice of manual or Hyundai's smooth IVT automatic
  • At about 4.2 m it is longer than the sub-4 m Venue, with Hyundai promising good legroom, headroom and shoulder room, and the signature H-Edge LED DRLs, sculpted bonnet and bridge-type roof rails give it a tough, distinctive face

Worth knowing

  • The price, launch date and engine details are not confirmed: Hyundai says only 'petrol' with manual or IVT, and the delivery timeline will be shared at launch
  • Only teasers and design sketches have been shown, so the cabin, feature list, boot space and safety kit are still unpublished
  • Bookings are open at an initial Rs 11,000 before the price or variants are known, so waiting for the launch is the safer play

Engine & mileage

No mileage figure published yet. We add it once the maker certifies one.

Not yet announced: Hyundai has not published…

Safety

Not crash-tested yet

Practical figures

Safety
Not crash-tested yet

Vehicle Details

Body Type Compact SUV (Hyundai calls it a mid-size SUV and an Intelligent Utility Vehicle)
Name Hyundai BAYON, named after Bayonne, a city in the French Basque Country
Tagline Intelligence that moves
Five Pillars Intelligence ON, Safety ON, Comfort ON, Performance ON, Style ON
Platform Global K Enhanced Platform
India Launch Status Upcoming: bookings are open, but Hyundai has not announced an India price or launch date
Booking Amount Rs 11,000 initially, on Hyundai's India website and at all Hyundai dealerships
Delivery Timeline Hyundai says it is coming this festive season; the delivery timeline will be communicated at launch
Type Approval Type approval certificate applied for (noted on Hyundai's booking banners)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Hyundai describes a proven and reliable petrol powertrain)
Engine Details Not yet announced: Hyundai has not published engine size, power, torque or mileage
Performance Brief Designed for confident everyday driving ('Performance ON')

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options Manual (MT) and Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatic

Dimensions & Capacities

Length About 4.2 m (Hyundai: 4.2m long mid-size SUV); exact dimensions not announced
Cabin Space Hyundai promises superior legroom, headroom and shoulder room for all occupants
Stance Broad proportions for a wide, confident stance

Safety & ADAS

Safety Goal Engineered for 5-star Indian safety standards (a design target; no crash-test rating published yet)
Structure Global K Enhanced Platform, with a focus on occupant protection and structural rigidity
Safety Features Hyundai says a host of safety features will be fitted; the list is not announced

Interior & Infotainment

Voice Assistant In-built generative AI voice assistant for more natural and intuitive interaction
Connectivity Connected mobility experience ('Intelligence ON'); feature details not announced
Comfort and Convenience Thoughtfully curated convenience and comfort features ('Comfort ON'); list not announced
Cabin Design A high-tech interior within a tough exterior, per Hyundai's design head

Lighting & Exterior

Daytime Running Lamps Signature H-Edge LED DRLs
Front End Sculpted bonnet and futuristic front fascia
Body Details Geometric wheel arches and wrap-around door cladding
Roof Bridge-type roof rails
Design Language Hyundai's Art of Steel: sculpted surfaces, sharp character lines and muscular proportions

Colours & Warranty

Colours Not announced; Hyundai's teasers show the SUV in red

Price not announced yet

Once Hyundai announces India prices, this tab shows the on-road price for cities across India, the EMI and the five-year cost to own.

Daily running cost

Hyundai Bayon: quick answers

The Hyundai Bayon is coming to India; its price has not been announced yet.

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What is the Hyundai Bayon's crash test rating?

No crash-test rating has been published for it yet.

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