Hyundai Motor India Limited launched the Hyundai BAYON mid-size SUV on October 26, 2026, with a starting price of ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom). The launch represents HMIL's next product cycle in India and is manufactured in India for both domestic and international markets (export to over 50 countries).
Product Specifications
The Hyundai BAYON is built on the Global K Enhanced Platform engineered for 5-Star Indian Safety Standards with 69% Advanced Multi-Grade High-Strength Steel construction. Key dimensions include: length 4,245 mm, width 1,810 mm, height 1,605 mm (with roof rails), wheelbase 2,600 mm, ground clearance 205 mm, and turning radius of 5.16 metres.
Powertrain and Performance
The SUV is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.5L MPi petrol engine producing 84.4 kW (115 PS) at 6,300 r/min and 143.8 Nm (14.7 kgm) torque at 4,500 r/min. Transmission options include 6-speed Manual Transmission and Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) with Dash Boost Mode and Sporty Drive Tech features.
Technology Features
- HMIL's first-ever Generative AI Voice Assistant with Intelligence by Perplexity and Voice AI powered by SoundHound AI
- Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) accelerated by NVIDIA with Dual 62.5 cm (12.3" + 12.3") Curved Panoramic Displays
- Hyundai Bluelink with over 70 connected features and up to 19 Controllers for Over-the-Air updates
- Three years of complimentary Hyundai Bluelink subscription
- Multi-language interfaces supporting 10 regional and 2 international languages
Safety Features
Hyundai BAYON offers more than 80 advanced safety features including:
- Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 advanced driver assistance features
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Zone (NSCC-Z) and Curve (NSCC-C)
- Six Airbags standard across all variants
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Roll Over Sensor
- More than 35 safety features offered as standard
Variants and Pricing
The vehicle is offered in multiple variants: HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10 with both manual and iVT transmission options (where specified). Starting price is ₹9,99,900 ex-showroom.
Color Options
Available in 10 exterior color options including Monotone (Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey), Dual-Tone (Atlas White with Black Roof, Fiery Red with Black Roof), and Matte (Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte).
Management Commentary
Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, stated that BAYON represents Hyundai's commitment to delivering intelligent, future-ready mobility solutions and will strengthen Hyundai's leadership in innovation while reinforcing India's role as a strategic manufacturing and export hub.