Yesterday, Hyundai Motors India Limited (HMIL) launched the Hyundai BAYON. The Hyundai BAYON embodies the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves”, bringing together future-ready technology, comprehensive safety and confidence-inspiring performance with a progressive SUV design.
The road to innovation just reached an exciting milestone.
Introducing Hyundai BAYON, where a passion for progress meets intelligent engineering to deliver a distinctive combination of technology, comfort, safety and performance.
Now in showrooms. pic.twitter.com/KKfpyEW4Og
— Hyundai India (@HyundaiIndia) October 26, 2026
Hyundai BAYON: Features
Hyundai BAYON has been crafted to deliver an intuitive and connected mobility experience that adapts to the evolving expectations of Indian customers.
Interior & Smart features
The interior is finished in a distinctive dual-tone Black and Olive Grey theme and incorporates a modern cascade-flow centre console, premium leatherette seat upholstery and a soft-touch crashpad insert that elevate the sense of quality and refinement. Enhancing the ambience further are ambient lighting elements integrated into the crashpad and door pockets, while the two-tone D-cut steering wheel and Dual Curved Panoramic Displays create a futuristic, driver-focused cockpit experience. Hyundai BAYON’s Premium comfort and convenience features include:
• Front-row ventilated seats
• Electric 8-way adjustable driver seat
• Two-step rear reclining seats
• Fully automatic temperature control
• Rear AC vents
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sliding front console armrest
• Rear centre armrest with cupholders
• Smartphone wireless charger
• C-type USB charging ports
• Smart key with push-button start
• 60:40 split rear seats
Hyundai BAYON also offers 505 litres of boot space, providing the flexibility required for daily use, family travel and weekend journeys
HMIL’s first-ever Generative AI Voice Assistant, featuring Intelligence by Perplexity and Voice AI powered by SoundHound AI, enables customers to interact with the vehicle through seamless and natural conversations.
Accelerated by NVIDIA, the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit brings together advanced graphics, navigation, connected services and intuitive controls. Together with the 62.5 cm (12.3” + 12.3”) Curved Panoramic Displays, it creates an immersive user experience. Hyundai BAYON further enhances the connected experience through:
• More than 70 Hyundai Bluelink connected features
• Up to 19 Controllers for Over-the-Air (C-OTA) vehicle updates
• More than 500 embedded voice commands
• Multi-language interfaces supporting 10 regional and 2 international languages
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Bose Premium Sound system
• Three years of complimentary Hyundai Bluelink subscription
Safety features
Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, Hyundai BAYON is engineered for 5-Star Indian Safety Standards. Its Super-Strong Body Structure is engineered with 69% Advanced Multi-Grade High-Strength Steel, integrating Hot Stamping (HS), Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS), Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and High Strength Steel (HSS) to enhance structural rigidity, crash-energy management and occupant protection.
Hyundai BAYON offers more than 80 advanced safety features, including Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 advanced driver assistance features. Hyundai BAYON’s key safety highlights include:
• Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS – Highway Driving Intelligence with 23 advanced driver assistance features, with 3 radars and 12 parking sensors
• Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Zone (NSCC-Z)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C)
• Surround View Monitor (SVM) and Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)
• All-wheel disc brakes
With more than 35 safety features offered as standard across all variants, including Six Airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Roll Over Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – High.
Performance
Hyundai BAYON is powered by Hyundai’s trusted four-cylinder 1.5L MPi petrol engine, producing 84.4 kW (115 PS) of maximum power and 143.8 Nm (14.7 kgm) of maximum torque. Customers can choose between a 6-speed Manual Transmission and Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT), allowing them to select a driving experience suited to their preferences.
• Dash Boost Mode offered with iVT option, for instant power boost and enhanced responsiveness during overtaking manoeuvres
• Sporty Drive Tech offered with iVT option, engineered to provide sporty and more engaging acceleration experience
• Selectable drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport with Steering-mounted Drive Mode button
• Paddle shifters
• Idle Stop & Go (ISG)
Exterior
At the front, the Sculpted Bonnet Design, pronounced fenders and Futuristic Front Fascia create a confident first impression. Signature H-Edge LED DRLs paired with high-intensity dual LED projector headlamps reinforce its distinctive visual identity.
The side profile combines Geometric Wheel Arches, Wrap-around Door Cladding, Bridge-Type Roof Rails and R17 (D= 436.6 mm) Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels to create a dynamic and robust SUV presence. At the rear, Signature H-Edge LED Tail Lamps, a sporty spoiler with a vertical aerolight High Mounted Stop Lamp and a spread-type emblem add visual width and premium appeal.
With a length of 4,245 mm, width of 1,810 mm, height of 1,605 mm (with roof rails), 205 mm ground clearance and a low turning radius of 5.16 metres, Hyundai BAYON combines a strong road presence.
Hyundai Bayon: Availability
Hyundai BAYON will be offered in multiple variants with a choice of 6-speed Manual Transmission and Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT).
Manual Transmission
- HX2
- HX3
- HX3+
- HX5
- HX6
- HX8
- HX10
iVT
- HX5 iVT
- HX6 iVT
- HX8 iVT
- HX10 iVT
Hyundai BAYON will be available in 10 exterior colour options in Monotone, Matte and Dual Tone categories. The Hyundai Bayon has launched with an introductory price of Rs 9,99,900 (ex-showroom).
