2026 Hyundai Bayon Revealed: Check Out Its Design, Features & Key Details Here!
The Bayon is the carmaker’s second compact SUV and will slot below the Creta
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Hyundai India has taken wraps off the all-new Bayon in India today, and revealed a few key details about its feature list, powertrains and interior. With a launch date set for October 26, the upcoming crossover will slot between the Venue and the Creta. Do note that the Creta is due for a generation update, which is set to get larger dimensions and will arrive early next year. Let’s see what we know about the Bayon, and the details that have been revealed today:
Design
In terms of its design, the Bayon takes a more modern and quirky approach compared to more conventionally styled rivals. Up front, you have a silver skid plate along with generous cladding on the bumper, a rectangular LED headlamp cluster and slim LED DRLs on top, which are connected with a gloss black strip.
Towards the side, chunky cladding enhances its road presence, while the uniquely-styled 17-inch alloy wheels also add to its quirkiness. The body panels have multiple cuts and creases as we have seen in cars like the Exter and Venue. The rear fender also gets a muscular sculpted look, along with a signature windowline kink on the C-pillar and tall roof rails.
At the rear, the Bayon ditches the connected taillamps trend, and instead gets slim LED units with a gloss black strip in between. There’s also a rear spoiler and sharkfin antenna to add to the premiumness, while the chunkily-clad bumper replicates the front-end’s aggression.
Interior
Inside, the Bayon gets a futuristic interior theme that we have seen on the global-spec i20 before. This includes a curved dual-screen setup on the dashboard, slim vertical AC vents positioned lower down with climate controls sandwiched in between and a four-spoke steering wheel with the ‘morse-code’ Hyundai logo from cars like the Verna and Venue.
Furthermore, you also have a dual-tone black and white cabin theme. Keen-eyed viewers will also notice the quirky circular door handles and speakers on the door pads which add even more distinction to its cabin.
Features
Along with the design and interiors, Hyundai has also confirmed a few features, such as:
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Dual 12.3-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster.
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Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
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Generative AI Assistant based on Perplexity AI
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Auto-dimming IRVM
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Automatic climate control
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Adaptive cruise control
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Ventilated front seats
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Connected car technology with OTA (Over-the-air) updates
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Customisable drive modes
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Bose premium sound system
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Wireless phone charger
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2x Front USB Type-C charging ports.
Besides this, it is also likely to be equipped with tech such as a sunroof (remains to be seen if either panoramic or single-pane), rear AC vents, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and rear sunshades.
Safety
The Bayon is expected to be strong in the safety department as well, and these images confirm the presence of front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold (EPB).
Besides these, it is likely to also receive standard safety kit such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist (HHA) and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Powertrain Options
Under the hood, the Bayon will be offered with a single 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options. Here are its detailed specifications:
| Engine |
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| Power |
115 PS |
| Torque |
144 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT/CVT |
| Drivetrain |
FWD |
CVT- Continuously Variable Transmission (automatic), FWD- Front-wheel drive
Launch Date And Expected Price
Hyundai has confirmed that it will launch the Bayon in India on October 26. It is expected to be priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 17.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the SUV are already open, with deliveries scheduled to begin next month. Check out this story for more details.
Rivals
Besides its own sibling, the Creta, the Bayon will compete with cars like the Kia Seltos, Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Nissan Tekton, Tata Sierra, Citroen Aircross X, Honda Elevate and the MG Astor.
CarDekho Says…
Hyundai’s Creta has long been the most popular choice in the compact SUV segment, outselling some of its competitors multiple times over. And now, with the Creta set to get larger and more opulent, the Bayon will take its place as a more youthful and unconventional take on the idea of an SUV. With the extensive details revealed so far, we are sure that Hyundai is set to offer a well-rounded and appealing package, although we wish it also gives it more powertrain choices in the future.
Nonetheless, it looks like an exciting car and we are eager to witness its launch later this month. Also, with the Bayon set to be positioned underneath the Creta, it is likely to get aggressive pricing, which could make for a well-appealing deal.
What are your thoughts on the Bayon? Let us know in the comments below!
