The new Bayon will run on a 1.5‑L MPi engine that churns out 113hp and 143.8Nm, a figure that sits comfortably between the Venue’s 86hp and the Seltos’ 121hp.
Buyers can choose a six‑speed manual or a Hyundai‑designed Intelligent Variable Transmission. The iVT comes with Dash Boost, a quick‑acceleration trigger, and paddle shifters that let you fight the gears from the steering wheel.
Three drive modes—Eco, Normal and Sport—allow you to dial in fuel economy or punchy performance, but exact figures for consumption or acceleration are still under wraps.
The Bayon is slated for India on October 26, 2026. Bookings open now with a Rs 11,000 deposit, and deliveries are expected to start around the festive season. Variant pricing and feature lists haven’t been released yet.
On the spec front, the Bayon sits between the Venue’s 1.5‑L 86hp and the Seltos’ 1.5‑L 121hp, while the Tata Harrier’s 2.0‑L 163hp offers a higher power ceiling. Buyers will need to wait for the final price to see where the Bayon lands in the price‑to‑performance spectrum.
Keep an eye on the official launch window and the first‑hand road‑test reviews that will roll out in November. Those will be the real litmus tests for how the 113hp engine feels under Indian roads.