Hyundai has revealed India-spec Bayon, confirming a 115 PS petrol engine, manual and IVT options, and a generative AI voice assistant
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the India-spec Bayon ahead of its launch on October 26, 2026. The first official images of the new mid-size SUV reveal its complete exterior and dashboard, while the latest announcement confirms powertrain specifications and connected features. Bookings are already open for Rs 11,000 through Hyundai dealerships and its official website.
Measuring 4.2 metres in length, Bayon will slot between Venue and Creta. Hyundai is positioning it as an “Intelligent Utility Vehicle”, with technology forming a central part of its appeal. Deliveries are scheduled during the festive season, with detailed timelines to be announced at launch. After recording its highest-ever monthly total sales in September, Hyundai India will look to build on that momentum with Bayon’s launch this festive season.
India-Spec Hyundai Bayon Design Revealed
Bayon SUV adopts an upright stance with a sculpted bonnet, angular wheel arches and substantial black cladding. Up front, slim H-Edge LED daytime running lights sit above the main headlamp units. A black strip visually links the upper lighting elements, while the bumper incorporates a broad grille and contrasting silver-finished inserts.
Along the sides, pronounced body creases, geometric alloy wheels and bridge-type roof rails reinforce its SUV styling. The rear carries a similar horizontal-and-vertical lighting theme, a black panel across the tailgate, spaced-out BAYON lettering and a roof-mounted spoiler. A rear wiper and parking sensors are also visible.
Dual 12.3-Inch Screens
Inside, Bayon gets a dual-tone grey-and-black cabin with a horizontal dashboard and two 12.3-inch displays housed in a curved panoramic panel. These serve infotainment and digital instrument-cluster functions. The layout closely resembles the new-generation i20 unveiled in Brazil.
It gets Hyundai’s four-dot steering wheel, physical infotainment shortcut buttons, rotary knobs and a vertically arranged central panel incorporating AC vents and climate controls. An automatic gear selector and storage areas occupy the centre console.
Perplexity And SoundHound-Powered AI Assistant
Bayon comes with Hyundai Motor India’s first generative AI voice assistant, combining intelligence from Perplexity with voice technology from SoundHound AI. Hyundai says it supports conversational requests, including travel itineraries, hotel and restaurant suggestions, weather information and sports updates.
The generative AI assistant supports English only. Separately, Bayon offers more than 500 embedded voice commands that work without an internet connection in English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu. Its infotainment and instrument-cluster interface supports 10 regional and two international languages.
Connected Cockpit And OTA Updates
Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, or ccNC, features NVIDIA-accelerated infotainment technology. Functions include online onboard navigation, split-screen operation, personalised user profiles and quick-access controls.
Bayon SUV also supports over-the-air updates for up to 19 vehicle controllers, allowing compatible software enhancements without a dealership visit. Availability of updates will be at Hyundai’s discretion, while connected functions depend on factors including network availability. Bluelink brings more than 70 connected features, including remote start/stop, vehicle information, remote controls, location services, and smartphone and smartwatch connectivity.
1.5L Petrol Confirmed, Prices On October 26
Hyundai has confirmed a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine producing 115 PS and 144 Nm. This is the same engine which also powers Creta. Buyers will have a choice of a six-speed manual or IVT automatic transmission, confirming the powertrain expected in our earlier reports.
Bayon uses Hyundai’s Global K Enhanced Platform, engineered to meet five-star Bharat NCAP standards. With its design, engine and major technology features now revealed, attention turns to pricing and variant details at the October 26 launch.
Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “With Hyundai BAYON, we are introducing an Intelligent Utility Vehicle that places technology and convenience at the heart of the customer experience. Guided by the philosophy of ‘Intelligence That Moves,’ BAYON seamlessly integrates Artificial Intelligence, advanced connectivity and software-driven innovation to create a mobility experience that is intuitive, evolving and deeply personalised. Through segment-defining technologies & features such as HMIL’s first-ever Generative AI Voice Assistant, NVIDIA-accelerated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Vehicle Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates and Hyundai Bluelink connected features, BAYON represents the next generation of intelligent mobility for Indian customers.”
