Bookings for the Hyundai Bayon just opened in India, a token Rs 11,000 deposit allowing buyers to secure a spot before the model hits showrooms around the festive season. The ex‑showroom price is expected to sit between ₹9 lakh and ₹14 lakh, positioning it neatly between the Venue and the upcoming next‑gen Creta.
At 4.2 metres, the Bayon is bigger than the sub‑4m Venue yet still a step below the forthcoming Creta, which will stretch to about 4.5 metres. That 0.3‑metre advantage gives the Bayon a more commanding stance without the higher price tag of a full‑size SUV.
The Indian version adopts a boxier crossover silhouette, echoing the latest Tucson, and features a split‑headlamp layout and H‑shaped LED DRLs. Inside, a twin‑screen cabin, a central drop‑down panel for HVAC, and a four‑dot steering wheel mirror the design language of the new i20, offering a familiar yet fresh feel.
Power comes from a 1.5‑litre four‑cylinder petrol unit that churns out 114 bhp and 144 Nm, shared with the Creta and Kia Seltos. Buyers can choose between a 5‑speed manual or a CVT, and the Bayon will also be the first Hyundai SUV over 4 metres to offer a factory‑fitted CNG kit, an under‑body tank that could slash running costs.
Standard safety will include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and traction control, matching the suite offered by Hyundai’s current SUV lineup. The vehicle is slated to debut globally at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, with India showrooms expected to roll out the Bayon in the weeks that follow. Watch for the exact launch date and the final pricing as the company finalizes its offer.