Hyundai is slated to launch the Bayon mid-size SUV through the festive season. It will likely be one among two new nameplate additions for Hyundai India in FY27. The Bayon will compete within the fashionable mid-size SUV house however with a very completely different positioning from the Creta. Forward of its launch, right here’s every part it’s worthwhile to know in regards to the Hyundai Bayon.
Why is Hyundai launching the Bayon if it already has the Creta within the mid-size SUV house?
Hyundai’s technique is to supply two fashions within the mid-size SUV house. This two-pronged method will enable Hyundai to occupy the decrease and better rungs of the section with the Bayon and Creta, respectively. The previous could have fuel-efficient powertrains like CNG, whereas the latter will provide wider powertrain selections, together with a hybrid model in its subsequent technology that is due in 2027.
The place will the Bayon sit in Hyundai’s India portfolio?
In Hyundai’s India portfolio, the Bayon will slot proper between the Venue compact SUV and the Creta.
Is the Bayon bought in India just like the Bayon bought overseas?
Other than an an identical nameplate, the India-spec Bayon is kind of completely different from the global-spec mannequin. Compared to the latter, the previous will get a very completely different high hat and inside.
What powertrains will the Hyundai Bayon include?
The Bayon will possible be powered by the Creta’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with handbook and CVT gearbox choices. It would even be the primary Hyundai mannequin over 4 metres to supply CNG energy, possible utilising the identical 1.5-litre mill with an underbody-mounted tank.
What is going to the Hyundai Bayon appear to be?
We’ve had a glimpse of what the Bayon would appear to be by way of varied spy shots and, extra just lately, with Hyundai’s design sketches. Versus the boxy stance of standard SUVs, the Bayon sports activities a crossover-esque design. The fascia could have a split-headlamp setup with a half-split H-shaped signature for the DRLs and a scuff plate for the bumper. In profile, the Bayon will get a window line with an upward kink, pull-type door handles, flared wheel arches, and dual-tone alloy wheels. The rear is characterised by a roof-mounted spoiler, LED tail-lamps with comparable signatures to the DRLs, and a easy end for the bumper.
What is going to the Hyundai Bayon’s inside appear to be, and what options will it get?
Hyundai’s design sketches of the Bayon’s inside reveal a format that appears just like the Brazil-spec fourth-gen i20. The dashboard will get a Venue-like curved dual-screen setup and a vertically oriented centre console with bodily knobs. A black-and-white theme is predicted, and spy images of the Bayon’s interior present a three-spoke steering wheel with a four-dot motif signifying ‘H’ in Morse code. In typical Hyundai vogue, the Bayon is predicted to come back with a prolonged characteristic listing, together with a sunroof, ventilated entrance seats, a wi-fi telephone charger, a 360-degree digital camera, and a degree 2 ADAS suite.
What’s the anticipated worth of the Hyundai Bayon?
For the reason that Bayon can be positioned beneath the Creta, it is going to be priced extra affordably with an anticipated worth ranging between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 14 lakh. It would lock horns with the Maruti Victoris, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate and Skoda Kushaq
All costs are ex-showroom, India