Hyundai Bayon Launched in India; Nepal Launch Expected in Q1 2027

Hyundai Motor India has launched the new Bayon SUV in India, expanding its SUV portfolio with a model positioned below the Creta.

Priced from INR 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Bayon features a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, manual and automatic transmission options, a dual-screen digital cockpit and Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Hyundai will manufacture the Bayon at its Chennai facility in both right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive configurations, with plans to export the model to more than 50 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Hyundai Bayon is likely to launch in Nepal in the first quarter of 2027 (Q1 2027). However, the company has yet to announce an official launch date or Nepal-specific pricing.

The Hyundai Bayon adopts the brand's latest 'Art of Steel' design language, featuring angular styling elements and a distinctive lighting arrangement. Measuring 4,245 mm in length, the SUV has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, placing it below the Creta in terms of overall length.

At the front, the Bayon gets LED projector headlamps and L-shaped LED daytime running lights that also function as turn indicators. The front bumper features contrasting black and silver cladding, giving the SUV a rugged appearance.

The side profile features flared wheel arches, sharp character lines, black body cladding and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with a petal-style design. At the rear, the SUV gets sleek LED tail-lamps set against a slim black trim section, BAYON lettering on the tailgate and a prominent roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp.

The SUV offers 205 mm of ground clearance and 505 litres of boot space, adding to its practicality for everyday use and longer journeys.

The Bayon is built on Hyundai's Global K Enhanced Platform, which has been engineered with a focus on occupant protection and crash safety. Bharat NCAP crash-test results are expected by the end of 2026.

Inside, the Hyundai Bayon features a digital cockpit with two 12.3-inch displays arranged in a curved layout. The setup comprises a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system.

The dashboard incorporates a vertically arranged climate-control panel, shortcut buttons and haptic controls on the centre console. The SUV also gets a dual-tone D-cut steering wheel and a drive-mode selector offering Eco, Normal and Sport settings.

Depending on the variant, the equipment list includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a powered driver's seat, ambient lighting, a Bose sound system, a wireless charger, Type-C USB ports and rear AC vents. A rear armrest with cup holders and two-step reclining rear seats are also available.

The infotainment system uses Hyundai's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) platform, supported by NVIDIA technology. The SUV also features Hyundai Bluelink connected-car technology, offering more than 70 functions, including remote vehicle controls, vehicle information, smartphone and smartwatch connectivity, and navigation services.

Another key highlight is Hyundai Motor India's generative AI voice assistant, which combines Perplexity's intelligence with SoundHound AI's voice technology.The infotainment system and instrument cluster support 10 regional languages and two international languages. 

The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated MPi petrol engine producing 115 PS of maximum power and 144 Nm of peak torque.

The engine is paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) automatic. Hyundai claims an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure of 18.6 kmpl for the petrol iVT version. The automatic variant features Dash Boost Mode and Paddle Shifters. 

The Hyundai Bayon comes equipped with six airbags and a range of active and passive safety systems. It also features Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS, comprising 23 functions designed to assist drivers in different traffic and road conditions.

The ADAS package includes collision warning and avoidance assistance, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot assistance and highway driving assistance.

Other safety equipment includes a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, Blind-spot View Monitor, all-four-wheel disc brakes, hill-start assist control, electronic stability control, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, parking sensors and an electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Hyundai has also highlighted the use of advanced high-strength steel in the vehicle's body structure to enhance occupant protection.

The Hyundai Bayon is offered in seven variants in India: HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10. More details regarding the Nepal launch are expected closer to the anticipated introduction.