HYUNDAI BAYON

Overview

The Hyundai Bayon is a compact SUV launched by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on 26 October 2026, positioned between the Venue and the Creta in Hyundai's Indian SUV line-up. Engineered on Hyundai's Global K Enhanced Platform, the Bayon is marketed by Hyundai as an "Intelligent Utility Vehicle" built around the philosophy of "Intelligence That Moves," combining a generative AI voice assistant, a dual curved-display digital cockpit, Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro driver assistance and a proven naturally aspirated petrol powertrain. The Bayon is manufactured in India and is also exported by Hyundai to more than 50 global markets.

The model is offered exclusively with a four-cylinder 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine producing 84.4 kW (115 PS) at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, paired with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT), a continuously variable automatic with a Sporty Drive Tech mode and a Dash Boost overtaking-assist function. There is no diesel, hybrid or CNG derivative at launch; Hyundai has indicated a CNG variant may follow in a later phase.

Built on a 2,600 mm wheelbase with an overall length of 4,245 mm, a width of 1,810 mm and a height of 1,605 mm (with roof rails), the Bayon offers 205 mm of ground clearance, a 5.16 m turning radius and 505 litres of boot space. The body structure uses 69% advanced multi-grade high-strength steel (hot-stamped, ultra-high-strength and high-strength steel) for 5-Star Indian Safety Standard targets, and more than 35 safety features are standard across every variant, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-start Assist Control, a rollover sensor and a high-line Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

Variant Line-up

The Bayon is offered in seven named trims across eleven ordering codes (six trims add an iVT automatic alongside the manual, and the HX2/HX3/HX3+ entry trims are manual-only):

Every variant shares the same 1.5L MPi petrol engine, FWD drivetrain and five-seat layout; the differences across the line-up are feature content, wheel design and the availability of the iVT gearbox from HX5 upward.

Dimensions & Chassis

• Length: 4,245 mm
• Width: 1,810 mm
• Height: 1,605 mm (with roof rails)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm
• Ground clearance: 205 mm
• Turning radius: 5.16 m
• Boot space: 505 litres
• Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres
• Front suspension: McPherson strut with coil spring
• Rear suspension: Coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring
• Front brakes: Disc (all variants)
• Rear brakes: Drum on entry trims, disc on higher trims (varies by trim level)
• Wheels: 16-inch steel with wheel cover (HX2), 17-inch styled steel, or 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels on upper trims
• Spare wheel: 195/65 R15 steel (a tyre mobility kit is fitted in place of a spare on the HX2 variant)

Colours

The Bayon is available in 10 exterior colour options:

Monotone: Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey Dual-Tone (contrast black roof): Atlas White with Black Roof, Fiery Red with Black Roof Matte: Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte

The interior is finished in a dual-tone Black and Olive Grey theme across the range, with premium leatherette seat upholstery and a soft-touch crashpad insert on higher trims.

Features by Trim

HX 2 (base): Full LED light setup, single-pod LED projector headlamps, 16-inch wheels with wheel covers, fabric upholstery, manually adjustable AC, tilt-and-telescopic steering, electric ORVMs, six airbags, ABS with EBD and TPMS as standard.

HX 3: Adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted controls, a rear-view camera, and smart key entry with push-button start.

HX 3 Plus: Adds roof rails, 17-inch wheels and an electric sunroof.

HX 5: Adds automatic climate control, automatic headlamps, a wireless phone charger, cruise control, front-seat ventilation, a rear wiper and washer, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The iVT variant additionally gains paddle shifters and selectable Eco/Normal/Sport drive modes.

HX 6: Adds 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob, a sliding centre console armrest, a panoramic sunroof, dual-LED projector headlamps, and ambient and boot lighting.

HX 8: Adds front and rear parking sensors, four-wheel disc brakes, height-adjustable front seatbelts, a burglar alarm and a 360-degree camera.

HX 10 (top): Adds Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 driver-assistance features (Highway Driving Assist, navigation-based smart cruise control, surround view and blind-spot view monitors), an auto-dimming inside mirror, dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays, an 8-speaker Bose premium sound system, idle stop-and-go, the generative AI voice assistant and Hyundai Bluelink connectivity. The HX10 iVT further adds safe-exit warning and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.

Technology & Connectivity

The Bayon introduces Hyundai Motor India's first in-built Generative AI Voice Assistant, combining Perplexity-powered intelligence with SoundHound AI voice recognition for natural-language interaction covering navigation, weather, points of interest and general queries. Its Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) is accelerated by NVIDIA hardware and pairs with dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays on upper trims. Hyundai Bluelink delivers more than 70 connected-car features together with up to 19 controllers capable of over-the-air (C-OTA) updates, and the cabin supports more than 500 embedded offline voice commands across six Indian and international languages.

Safety

Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, the Bayon targets 5-Star Indian Safety Standard performance with a body shell using 69% advanced high-strength steel grades. More than 80 advanced safety features are offered across the range, headlined by Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS on the HX10 (three radars, twelve parking sensors, Highway Driving Assist and navigation-based smart cruise control). Six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-start Assist Control, a rollover sensor and high-line Tyre Pressure Monitoring are standard on every variant from the base HX2 upward.

Practicality

With a 2,600 mm wheelbase, the Bayon offers generous second-row head-, leg- and shoulder-room for a compact SUV, wide ergonomically bolstered seats, 60:40 split-folding rear seats, a rear centre armrest with cupholders, rear AC vents (from HX5) and 505 litres of boot space for everyday and weekend use.