2026 Hyundai Bayon Every Variant Explained

Quick Read - The Hyundai Bayon comes in HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10 variants, with the HX5 being the sweet spot for most buyers, the HX8 adding ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera, and the HX10 iVT bringing the full ADAS and AI tech.

Hyundai has launched the Bayon, a midsize SUV that sits below the Creta in its range and already has deliveries underway. Prices run from ₹9.99 lakh to ₹18.00 lakh ex-showroom, and the SUV is built in India for more than 50 export markets too.

Power comes from a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 115 PS and 143.8 Nm. It pairs with a 6-speed manual or an iVT automatic, which starts from the HX5. There is no turbo-petrol or diesel option, and a CNG version is due in January 2027.

Hyundai claims 18.6 km/l for the iVT, while the manual figure is yet to be announced. Dual-tone paint is optional from the HX5, and the Level 2 Pro ADAS, dual 12.3-inch curved displays and generative AI voice assistant are saved for the top HX10.

Six airbags and ESC are standard on every variant. Rivals include the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate and Skoda Kushaq.

Here is every Bayon variant explained.

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Hyundai Bayon Variants And Ex-Showroom Pricing List

All prices are ex-showroom and may change at any time. Dual-tone paint adds around ₹15,000 on the HX5 and above. For the latest and most accurate prices, please visit the Bayon Price Page.

For EMI estimates and loan planning, use our Bayon EMI Calculator. Also, if you want to know your daily running cost with the manual and iVT, visit our fuel cost calculator here, which has the latest fuel prices across states.

Bayon HX2

The HX2 carries all six airbags, ESC, TPMS and LED projector headlamps, so the safety basics match every other Bayon. That is its strongest argument.

The cabin is the problem. There is no touchscreen, speaker or Bluetooth, and a foldable key replaces push start. There is no rear camera either, and a tyre mobility kit replaces the spare wheel.

Pick it only for the lowest entry price, and plan on an aftermarket stereo. Most buyers should step up to the HX3.

Category	HX2 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT
Exterior	LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs with position lamps, LED tail lamps, LED high mount stop lamp, rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, geometric wheel arches, wrap-around door cladding
Convenience	Manual AC, rear AC vents, power windows on all four doors, electrically adjustable ORVMs, foldable key with central locking, tilt and telescopic steering, front and rear USB-C ports, power outlet, tailgate emergency lamp, headlamp escort function
Infotainment	No touchscreen, speakers or Bluetooth, 10.66 cm colour TFT digital cluster
Interior	Dual-tone Black and Olive Grey theme, fabric seats, manual height adjustable driver seat, fixed front console armrest, D-cut steering wheel, height adjustable front headrests, day/night IRVM
Safety	6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, VSM, hill-start assist, emergency stop signal, TPMS highline, rear parking sensors, seat belt pretensioners, seat belt reminder for all seats, ISOFIX, immobiliser, burglar alarm, speed sensing auto door lock, impact sensing auto door unlock, dual horn, front disc and rear drum brakes
Wheel	R16 steel with wheel cover, 205/65 R16 tyres, tyre mobility kit in place of a spare
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte

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Bayon HX3

The HX3 is the cheapest Bayon you can live with. It adds the 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rear camera and push start, fixing most of what the HX2 lacks.

AC is still manual, and there is no rear defogger, which hurts in north Indian winters and monsoons. Cruise control and connected features are also missing.

Buy it if the budget is firm and city driving dominates. Otherwise skip straight to the HX5, not the HX3+.

Category	HX3 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT
Convenience	Smart key with push button start in place of the foldable key
Infotainment	26.03 cm 10.25-inch ccNC touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, Bluetooth, front and rear speakers with front tweeters, steering mounted audio and Bluetooth controls
Safety	Rear view camera, driver rear view monitor
Wheel	R16 steel with wheel cover, 205/65 R16 tyres, 195/65 R15 steel spare wheel in place of the tyre mobility kit
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte

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Bayon HX3+

The HX3+ adds an electric sunroof, roof rails and 17-inch steel wheels. That is the entire upgrade over the HX3, and the cabin stays unchanged.

It is poor value because the step up to the HX5 costs less than the step from HX3 to HX3+. The HX5 brings automatic climate control, cruise control, a wireless charger, rear defogger, auto headlamps and the iVT option.

Choose the HX3+ only if the cheapest sunroof is your top priority. Everyone else should skip it.

Category	HX3+ Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT
Exterior	Bridge type roof rails
Convenience	Electric sunroof
Wheel	R17 styled steel wheels, 215/55 R17 tyres
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte

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Bayon HX5

The HX5 is where the Bayon starts feeling complete. Automatic climate control, cruise control, a wireless charger, rear defogger, auto headlamps, electric folding mirrors and Bluelink with OTA updates all arrive together.

It is also the cheapest way into the iVT, with paddle shifters and drive modes. Choose the iVT if your commute is mostly stop and go.

The gaps are visible. There is no rear wiper, the sunroof is not panoramic and the rear brakes are drums. If you want a manual, look at the HX6 first.

Category	HX5 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT iVT option added, with paddle shifters, Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, Dash Boost mode and Sporty Drive Tech
Exterior	LED rear turn indicators, automatic headlamps, electric folding ORVMs, optional dual-tone pack with black painted roof, spoiler and ORVMs
Convenience	Fully automatic temperature control, cruise control, wireless smartphone charger, rear defogger with timer, driver window auto up and down with safety, rear parcel tray
Infotainment	Hyundai Bluelink connected features, OTA updates for vehicle controllers, 3 years complimentary subscription
Interior	Optional black with red accents theme with the dual-tone exterior
Wheel	R17 styled steel wheels, 215/55 R17 tyres
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte, Atlas White with Black Roof and Fiery Red with Black Roof

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Bayon HX6

The HX6 is the Bayon that finally looks the part. Dual LED projector headlamps, diamond-cut alloys, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a rear wiper and a leatherette steering wheel arrive here.

Most of the extra money buys looks and a bigger sunroof, since safety kit and gearbox choices match the HX5. There is still no 60:40 split rear seat and the rear brakes are still drums.

Pick it if kerb appeal matters. The HX6 MT is the best manual, while the HX5 iVT makes more sense for automatic buyers.

Category	HX6 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT/iVT, with paddle shifters, Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, Dash Boost mode and Sporty Drive Tech
Exterior	Dual LED projector headlamps, LED front turn indicators, puddle lamps
Convenience	Panoramic sunroof in place of the electric sunroof, rear wiper and washer, luggage lamp
Interior	Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, fabric touch insert on crashpad, ambient lighting on crashpad and door pockets, sliding front console armrest
Wheel	R17 diamond cut alloy wheels, 215/55 R17 tyres
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte, Atlas White with Black Roof and Fiery Red with Black Roof

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Bayon HX8

The HX8 is the one for families and chauffeur-driven use. Ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat, leatherette upholstery, a 60:40 split rear seat, a reclining rear backrest and a rear armrest all arrive here.

It also adds rear disc brakes, a surround view monitor, front and side parking sensors and a dashcam. Only the iVT gets the electronic parking brake with auto hold.

You still get the smaller touchscreen and no ADAS. If those matter less than comfort, this is the best value among the top trims.

Category	HX8 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT/iVT, with paddle shifters, Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, Dash Boost mode and Sporty Drive Tech
Interior	Leatherette seat upholstery, electric 8-way driver seat, front row ventilated seats with 3-step cooling, 60:40 split rear seat, 2-step rear reclining seat, rear centre armrest with cupholders, height adjustable rear headrests
Safety	Rear disc brakes, surround view monitor, front and side parking sensors, dashcam, height adjustable front seat belts, electronic parking brake with auto hold on iVT only
Wheel	R17 diamond cut alloy wheels, 215/55 R17 tyres
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte, Atlas White with Black Roof and Fiery Red with Black Roof

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Bayon HX10

The HX10 is the complete Bayon and the only one with ADAS, dual 12.3-inch curved displays, the generative AI voice assistant and Bose audio.

Buy the iVT. Highway driving assist, smart cruise control with stop and go and navigation-based cruise are iVT only, and Hyundai says they work only on mapped expressways. The manual gets 19 of the 23 features with a basic cruise control.

If you rarely leave the city, the HX8 gives you almost everything useful for much less.

Category	HX10 Specs
Engine & Transmission	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6-speed MT/iVT, with paddle shifters, Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, Dash Boost mode and Sporty Drive Tech Idle stop and go added
Convenience	Smart cruise control with stop and go in place of cruise control on iVT
Infotainment	12.3-inch ccNC navigation touchscreen and 12.3-inch full digital cluster in a dual curved panoramic display, generative AI voice assistant with Perplexity and SoundHound AI, Bose premium 8-speaker system with front centre speaker and subwoofer, Bluelink on the 12.3-inch system
Safety	Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 features and 3 radars. iVT adds highway driving assist, smart cruise control with stop and go and navigation-based cruise for zone and curve. Electronic parking brake with auto hold on MT too, electrochromic mirror with telematics switches
Wheel	R17 diamond cut alloy wheels, 215/55 R17 tyres
Colours	Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, Ecotronic Grey, Titanium Black Matte, Classy Blue Matte, Atlas White with Black Roof and Fiery Red with Black Roof

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What’s Common Across All Hyundai Bayon Variants?

Every Bayon gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, TPMS and rear parking sensors as standard. Hyundai says the Global K platform underneath is engineered for a 5-star Indian rating.

The rear discs arrive from the HX8 and every ADAS function only on the HX10. That gap matters if you are eyeing a lower trim.

All variants share the 1.5-litre engine, a 43 litre tank, 205 mm ground clearance, LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, the Black and Olive Grey cabin, four power windows, rear AC vents and USB-C ports front and rear.

Category	Specs
Powertrain	1.5L 4-cylinder MPi petrol, 115 PS, 143.8 Nm, 6MT, iVT from HX5
Dimensions	4,245 mm length, 1,810 mm width, 1,605 mm height with roof rails, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 205 mm ground clearance
Boot & Seating	505 litres boot, 5-seater, 43 litre fuel tank
Fuel Economy	18.6 km/l claimed for the iVT, manual figure yet to be announced
Safety	6 airbags, ESC, hill-start assist and TPMS standard, rear disc brakes from HX8, ADAS only on HX10
Key Features	Touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from HX3, Bluelink from HX5, panoramic sunroof from HX6, ventilated seats and surround view monitor from HX8, dual 12.3-inch displays and generative AI assistant on HX10
Colours	10 options with 6 monotone, 2 matte and 2 dual-tone, dual-tone from HX5

Warranty, Dealerships, And EMI Of Hyundai Bayon

Hyundai offers an extended warranty of up to 7 years or 1,40,000 km, whichever comes first, across all Bayon variants. The Bluelink connected car subscription is free for the first 3 years and becomes paid after that.

To know the nearest Hyundai dealer near your location, please check out our dealership page here. Similarly, if you are planning to own a Bayon and are looking for a service station, we have plenty of authorised ones you can check out on this page.

Carhp’s Take

The Bayon fills the gap between the Venue and the Creta well on paper. It shares its engine and gearbox options with the Creta but starts at a lower price.

The pick of the range is the HX5 for automatic buyers and the HX6 for manual buyers who want the looks. Skip the HX3+ and think twice about the HX2. The HX10 iVT is the only version that delivers the technology Hyundai advertises.

Where the Bayon stands out is the cabin tech and a big 505 litre boot. Where it falls short is the engine, since there is no turbo-petrol or diesel option, while the Kushaq offers turbo-petrol power and the Hyryder a strong hybrid. Rear disc brakes waiting until the HX8 is also hard to defend at this price.

Hyundai says the platform is built for a 5-star rating, but the Bharat NCAP result is expected only by the end of this year. If running costs matter most, wait for the CNG in January, and if driving feel matters, test the Kushaq first.

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