Hyundai Expands Its SUV Portfolio With New Bayon

Pune: Hyundai, the South Korean carmaker, on Monday introduced its new Bayon SUV priced at Rs 10 lakh positioned below the Creta in the midsize SUV segment.

Hyundai Bayon is equipped with manual and iVT gearbox options, a 505-litre boot and its features include dual 12.3-inch displays, ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof.

The new Bayon sits between the Venue and Creta in Hyundai’s SUV portfolio. The car is equipped with a single engine option: a 1.5L four-cylinder NA engine that produces 113.18 BHP and 144 Nm of torque.

Transmission options include a 6-speed MT or an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). Hyundai has equipped the IVT variants with dash mode, which is claimed to deliver an instant power boost and improved responsiveness when quick acceleration is required, such as during overtakes.

Besides, the IVT variants will also get paddle shifters, and it comes with three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

“Bayon is far more than a new SUV; it is a symbol of our commitment to delivering intelligent, future-ready mobility solutions that resonate with the aspirations of Indian customers,” said Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India.

Bayon brings meaningful innovation, advanced safety, intuitive technology and modern design in a way that enhances everyday life, he said, adding that the brand’s first SUV represents a new benchmark for intelligent mobility with an in-built generative AI voice assistant and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS.

The Bayon is equipped with dual 12.3-inch curved displays and a host of software-driven features. It comes with a generative AI voice assistant powered by perplexity and voice AI by SoundHound AI.

Additional features include onboard navigation, customisable control panels, user profiles, front-ventilated seats, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, and an 8-speaker Bose sound system.

The SUV also comes with 35 standard safety features, including 6 airbags, a roll-over sensor, TPMS, and hill-start assist.

The Bayon is powered by a 1,497cc, four-cylinder MPi petrol engine producing 115 PS and 143.8 Nm. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual gearbox and an Intelligent Variable Transmission, or iVT.