If you’re hunting a mid‑size SUV that won’t break the bank, the Hyundai Bayon starts at ₹9.99 lakh, a full ₹50,000 less than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris entry price.
Under the Bayon’s hood sits a 1.5‑litre naturally aspirated petrol unit that churns out 115 hp and 143.8 Nm of torque, paired with either a 6‑speed manual or an iVT automatic. The Victoris offers a broader palette: a 1.5‑litre Smart Hybrid that delivers 102 hp and 139 Nm, a CNG variant that tops out at 87 hp and 121.5 Nm, and a strong‑hybrid combo that couples an electric motor with an e‑CVT, plus an AWD option that the Bayon cannot match.
In terms of size, the Victoris takes the lead with a length of 4,360 mm and a height of 1,655 mm, out‑stretching the Bayon by 115 mm and 50 mm respectively, while the Bayon edges ahead in width at 1,810 mm versus 1,795 mm for the Victoris. Both share a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
The Bayon’s HX 10 trim plates a 12.3‑inch curved dual‑screen cluster, a generative AI voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an 8‑speaker Bose sound system, whereas the Victoris’ mid‑range models sport a 7‑inch SmartPlay Pro, and the Zxi+ upsells to a 10.1‑inch SmartPlay Pro X; the Victoris’ top tier adds an 8‑speaker Infinity audio with Dolby Atmos, Alexa Auto, and a 360‑degree camera with 11 viewing angles.
Both SUVs offer six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill‑hold assist and ISOFIX mounts, but the Bayon’s higher trim unlocks Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS—lane‑keeping, forward‑collision avoidance, blind‑spot monitoring—and a surround‑view monitor on the iVT version, while the Victoris delivers a comparable Level 2 package with adaptive cruise control, lane‑keeping and rear‑cross‑traffic alert, plus a head‑up display on selected variants.
Dealers across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai are already taking orders, with the Bayon available in all trim levels and the Victoris ready for the 10.49 lakh and 19.99 lakh variants; buyers can book online or visit a showroom to test the different powertrain options.