Hyundai Motor India Limited launched the Hyundai BAYON starting at an ex-showroom price of INR 9,99,900. Developed under the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves,” the vehicle is designed to blend innovation, technology, comfort, and performance. Managing Director and CEO Tarun Garg stated that the launch initiates a new product cycle in India, noting that the SUV will also be exported to over 50 global markets.
The vehicle is structured around five pillars: Intelligence On, Safety On, Comfort On, Performance On, and Style On. The Intelligence On feature introduces Hyundai Motor India’s first Generative AI Voice Assistant, utilizing Perplexity intelligence and SoundHound AI voice technology to handle conversational requests regarding travel, weather, news, sports, and local venues. It is equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit accelerated by NVIDIA, featuring dual 62.5 cm curved panoramic displays, over 70 Hyundai Bluelink connected features, up to 19 controllers for Over-the-Air updates, over 500 embedded voice commands, a multi-language interface supporting 10 regional and 2 international languages, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Bose premium sound system, and a three-year complimentary Bluelink subscription.
The body structure incorporates 69% advanced multi-grade high-strength steel using hot stamping, ultra-high-strength steel, advanced high-strength steel, and high-strength steel. The vehicle includes over 80 advanced safety features, such as Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 advanced driver assistance capabilities utilizing three radars and 12 parking sensors, Highway Driving Assist, navigation-based smart cruise control zones and curves, a surround view monitor, a blind-spot view monitor, and all-wheel disc brakes. More than 35 safety features are standard across all variants, including six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist control, a rollover sensor, and a high-line tyre pressure monitoring system.
A 2,600 mm wheelbase, wider ergonomic seats, front-row ventilated seats, an electric 8-way adjustable driver seat, two-step rear reclining seats, fully automatic temperature control, rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, a sliding front console armrest, a rear center armrest with cupholders, a smartphone wireless charger, C-type USB charging ports, a smart key with push-button start, 60:40 split rear seats, and 505 liters of boot space.
A four-cylinder 1.5-liter MPi petrol engine that outputs 84.4 kW of maximum power at 6,300 r/min and 143.8 Nm of maximum torque at 4,500 r/min. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual transmission and an Intelligent Variable Transmission. The iVT variant features a Dash Boost Mode and Sporty Drive Tech, complemented by selectable drive modes including Eco, Normal, and Sport with a steering-mounted button, paddle shifters, and Idle Stop & Go.
The exterior styling features an upright stance, a sculpted bonnet design, H-edge LED DRLs, high-intensity dual LED projector headlamps, geometric wheel arches, wrap-around door cladding, bridge-type roof rails, R17 diamond-cut alloy wheels, H-edge LED tail lamps, and a sporty spoiler with a vertical aerolight high-mounted stop lamp. The interior includes a dual-tone black and olive grey theme, a cascade-flow center console, premium leatherette upholstery, a soft-touch crashpad insert, ambient lighting, a two-thirds D-cut steering wheel, and dual curved panoramic displays. The vehicle measures 4,245 mm in length, 1,810 mm in width, and 1,605 mm in height with roof rails, offering a 205 mm ground clearance and a 5.16-meter turning radius.
Technical specifications list a 4-cylinder 1,497 cc displacement configuration, McPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, coupled torsion beam rear axle suspension with coil springs, front disc brakes, and rear drum or disc brakes depending on the trim. Tyre configurations include 205/65 R16 steel wheels with covers, 215/55 R17 styled steel wheels, and 215/55 R17 diamond-cut alloy wheels, alongside a 195/65 R15 steel spare wheel, with a tyre mobility kit provided for the 1.5 petrol HX2 variant.
The vehicle is available in manual transmission variants (HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8, HX10) and iVT variants (HX5 iVT, HX6 iVT, HX8 iVT, HX10 iVT). Exterior colors span 10 options across monotone, matte, and dual-tone categories: monotone options include Titanium Black, Classy Blue, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Golden Bronze, and Ecotronic Grey; dual-tone options consist of Atlas White with Black Roof and Fiery Red with Black Roof; and matte options feature Titanium Black Matte and Classy Blue Matte. The SUV competes with Honda Elevate, Tata Curvv and Maruti Suzuki Victoris both of them which are highly successful in their price brackets.
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