Hyundai Bayon Launched in India Starting at Rs 9,99,900 with Petrol Engine and CNG Coming in January 2027

Hyundai Motor India has officially launched the new Hyundai Bayon, starting at Rs 9,99,900 ex-showroom. Positioned below the Creta in the company lineup, the India-manufactured SUV will also be exported to more than 50 markets. It introduces a new nameplate to Hyundai’s Indian portfolio, bringing a naturally aspirated petrol engine alongside advanced connected tech and driver assistance features. A CNG variant is officially confirmed for a January 2027 launch.

Under the hood, the Bayon features a 1,497cc four-cylinder MPi petrol engine that delivers 115 PS at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. Transmission options include a six-speed manual gearbox and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT). The iVT variants feature a Dash Boost Mode for better overtaking responsiveness, Sporty Drive Tech, paddle shifters, and a steering-mounted drive mode button offering Eco, Normal, and Sport modes, alongside Idle Stop & Go.

Dimensionally, the Bayon measures 4,245 mm in length, 1,810 mm in width, and 1,605 mm in height including roof rails, riding on a 2,600 mm wheelbase with a claimed unladen ground clearance of 205 mm. Its suspension setup consists of McPherson struts up front and a coupled torsion beam axle at the rear. Front disc brakes are standard, while rear brakes are either discs or drums depending on the chosen trim.

Cabin tech highlights include Hyundai Motor India’s first in-built generative AI voice assistant, merging Perplexity’s intelligence with SoundHound AI’s voice tech to support natural-language English queries for travel, weather, news, sports, and restaurants. The Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) features dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays utilizing NVIDIA technology, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, over 70 Bluelink functions, over-the-air updates for up to 19 vehicle controllers, more than 500 embedded voice commands, a Bose sound system, and a three-year complimentary Bluelink subscription.

Comfort and practicality features include ventilated front seats, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, reclining rear seats, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, USB-C ports, 60:40 split rear seats, and a 505-litre boot measured via the V215 method using a tyre mobility kit. Exterior styling incorporates H-Edge LED DRLs and tail lamps, dual LED projector headlamps, roof rails, and available 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Ten exterior finishes are offered, spanning six monotones, two dual-tones, and two matte options, complemented inside by a black-and-olive-grey interior theme with leatherette upholstery and ambient lighting. The variant lineup includes HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10, with iVT available on HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10.

For safety, over 35 safety features come standard, including six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, a rollover sensor, and tire-pressure monitoring. Furthermore, the Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS suite adds 23 assistance features like Highway Driving Assist and navigation-based cruise control on designated expressways, alongside a surround-view monitor and a blind-spot view monitor. Hyundai states the Bayon is engineered to five-star Indian safety standards based on internal assessments, with official Bharat NCAP crash test results expected by December 2026.