2026 Hyundai Bayon Launched At Rs 10 Lakh: Quirky Crossover Positioned Between Venue And Creta

After many teasers and leaks, Hyundai has finally launched the Bayon in India at a price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned alongside the Creta in the compact SUV segment, it aims to target the lower end of the market with a quirky design, modern features and a smooth and refined powertrain. Let’s take a look at it in detail:

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Price & Variants

The 2026 Bayon is available in a choice of seven variants: HX2, HX3, HX3 Plus, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10. Here is its detailed variant-wise price list:

All prices ex-showroom

• Prices for the Hyundai Bayon start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

• Bookings for the SUV are open for an initial amount of Rs 11,000 via the authorised Hyundai dealer network and the brand’s official website.

Design

• Unlike the more traditional proportions of the Creta, the Bayon takes on a more unconventional approach with a quirky crossover-like design. 

• Its fascia adopts a slim and minimal design, with inverted ‘L-shaped’ LED DRLs with a gloss black strip in between, LED headlamps on the bumper and a silver skid plate for some aggression.

• In profile, the quirky 17-inch alloy wheels stand out as a signature design element.

• The Bayon also gets thick cladding, tall roof rails and muscular haunches for added road presence.

• The rear-end styling mimics the front-end with LED taillamps arranged in a similar inverted ‘L-shaped’ cluster, a silver applique on the bumper and ‘Bayon’ lettering on the tailgate. 

• Fancy taking a closer look at the Bayon? You can explore it in detail via various angles in our in-depth image gallery. 

Colour Options

Hyundai is offering the Bayon in six monotone colour options:

• Atlas White

• Titanium Black

• Fiery Red

• Classy Blue

• Golden Bronze

• Ecotonic Grey

Out of these, the Fiery Red and Atlas White shades also get optional dual-tone treatment with a black roof, while the Classy Blue and Ecotonic Grey hues can be had in a matte finish as well for a unique look.

Interior

• Inside, the Bayon takes inspiration from the global-spec i20 for its overall layout.

• The dashboard has a massive dual-screen setup for the touchscreen and digital driver’s display. It also features the new ‘morse-code’ logo on the steering wheel like other recent Hyundai models.

• Top variants come finished with a dual-tone white and black cabin theme that adds an airy and bright feel to the interior.

• The centre AC vents are positioned low down, in a vertical arrangement with climate controls sandwiched in between for a unique feel.

• Rear occupants also get a spacious experience and niceties such as rear AC vents, USB Type-C charging ports and a centre armrest with cupholders.

Boot Space

According to Hyundai, the Bayon offers 505 litres of boot space with the second row up. It also has 60:40 split-folding functionality to expand the cargo space further.

Features

• There’s plenty of equipment on offer with the Bayon, including automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless phone charger, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, ambient lighting, drive modes, ventilated front seats and an auto-dimming IRVM.

• Infotainment duties are handled by a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This system also supports Generative AI and can understand voice commands in 23 regional languages.

Safety

• Safety remains the Bayon’s strength, with features such as 6 airbags, Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), 360-degree camera, all-wheel disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic parking brake (EPB), electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist (HHA) and front, side and rear parking sensors.

Powertrain

The new Bayon is powered by the familiar 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that also powers the Creta and Verna. It gets a choice of manual and automatic gearbox options. Here are the Bayon’s detailed specifications:

MT- Manual Transmission, CVT- Continuously Variable Transmission (automatic), FWD- Front-wheel drive

Hyundai has also confirmed that it will launch a factory-fitted CNG kit for the Bayon in January 2027.

CarDekho Says…

Hyundai, in recent years, has had a great amount of dependence on the Creta for its volumes, with the rest of its lineup ageing. To curb this, the carmaker had previously announced plans for a slew of new products, and the Bayon is the first one of these. The carmaker is playing it safe by aiming to capture the current Creta’s share, as its next generation, bound for India early next year, is set to get larger and more expensive. It will certainly be interesting to see how Bayon's story plays out, especially with its crossover-ish stance and a single engine on offer. Its attractive pricing may just outweigh its quirks for a lot of buyers, though.

If you’re shopping for a compact SUV, here are a few more options, besides the Bayon, that you can consider:

• Hyundai Creta: The tried-and-tested Creta is set to receive a new generation early next year, but it remains the segment’s most popular choice with a wide range of powertrains, sorted ride quality and a plethora of equipment on offer.

• Kia Seltos: Another favourite of compact SUV buyers, the Seltos has something for everyone and little in the name of cons.

• Tata Sierra: The Sierra offers a retro-themed design, a spacious interior and multiple engine options along with an excellent feature list.

• Maruti Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder: Essentially the same cars inside with different styling; both the Grand Vitara and Hyryder are absolute no-nonsense options. They also offer CNG, strong-hybrid and AWD powertrains for a varied appeal.

• Maruti Victoris: Carrying the same mechanicals as the Grand Vitara, Maruti’s second offering in this segment gets a more spacious interior, 5-star BNCAP safety and a sleeker design.

• Renault Duster/Nissan Tekton: The Renault-Nissan offerings appeal strongly to enthusiasts with segment-best power figures, a useful feature list, muscular proportions and even a strong-hybrid powertrain.

• Honda Elevate: Recently updated, the Elevate is known for its robust ride quality, smooth petrol engine and a spacious cabin; the recent facelift also gives it more features.

• Volkswagen Taigun: A driver’s delight, the Taigun impresses with its powerful engines, slick DSG gearbox and a typical sophisticated feel you associate with Volkswagen.

• Skoda Kushaq: The Taigun’s cousin, but leans towards a more elegant and classy design language; also offers first-in-segment rear massaging seats.

• Tata Curvv: With its unique coupe-SUV styling, the Curvv stands out on roads while offering a large boot and a long list of features.

• MG Astor: Dated option, but still relevant with its premium interior and excellent value-for-money proposition.