Hyundai Bayon Confirmed for India as Its Upcoming Intelligent SUV
By Anmol Kumar
Published September 14, 2026
Quick Read - BAYON mid-size SUV confirmed for India, expected to slot between the Venue and Creta with turbo-petrol and CNG options.
Hyundai India has confirmed the upcoming BAYON mid-size SUV, however the specs, pricing, and a full look at the car are still to follow in the coming weeks.
It is inspired by Bayonne, a city in France's Basque Country, chosen for its distinctive identity and spirit of adventure. Hyundai is positioning this car squarely around technology and intelligence, closing its name reveal film with the line “Intelligence ON.”
Tarun Garg, MD and CEO of HMIL, said,
“With Hyundai BAYON, we are introducing more than a new SUV. BAYON represents a new mindset - one that reflects our ambition to create experiences that are intelligent, intuitive and meaningful for our customers.”
Also Read – Hyundai Creta, Alcazar and Creta Electric Lounge Edition Launched, Prices Start at Rs 19.21 Lakh
What the BAYON Could Look Like and feature
Spy shots suggest a crossover-leaning silhouette with a split LED headlamp setup, dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, chunky body cladding, and connected LED taillamps at the rear. The India-spec BAYON is expected to measure around 4.2 metres, slotting between the Venue and Creta.
The interior is likely to carry dual display screens for infotainment and instrumentation, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, and a Level 2 ADAS suite on higher trims.
Expected Powertrain
Turbo-petrol and CNG options are expected, with both manual and automatic gearboxes. Hyundai has not confirmed the engine lineup yet.
Also Read – Hyundai Confirms Next-Gen Creta, New i10, and a Sub-4m Electric SUV for India, More Models Planned
Expected Price and Rivals
Pricing of the upcoming Bayon is expected to be between Rs 10-15 lakh ex-showroom, and will compete the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.
Image Source: Hyundai Press Release
Table of Contents
- What the BAYON Could Look Like and feature
- Expected Powertrain
- Expected Price and Rivals
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