Hyundai Motor India has launched the Hyundai Bayon at an introductory price of ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) on 26 October 2026. The new SUV expands Hyundai’s lineup below the Creta and combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with advanced connectivity, a dual-screen cockpit and Level 2 Pro ADAS.
The Hyundai Bayon is available with a six-speed manual transmission and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) automatic. Bookings are open through Hyundai dealerships and its official website, with the booking amount set at ₹11,000. Official Hyundai announcement.
Hyundai Bayon Price in India
The Hyundai Bayon starts at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making its introductory price an important part of its positioning in India’s competitive SUV market.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Engine | 1.5-litre MPi petrol |
| Maximum power | 115 PS |
| Peak torque | 143.8 Nm |
| Transmission options | 6-speed manual, iVT automatic |
| Booking amount | ₹11,000 |
| Launch date | 26 October 2026 |
The introductory price is not the same as the on-road price, which will vary depending on the city, insurance, registration charges and applicable taxes. Buyers should check the final variant-wise price with an authorised Hyundai dealership.
Engine and Transmission
The Hyundai Bayon uses a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre MPi naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115 PS and 143.8 Nm of torque.
Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual gearbox and Hyundai’s iVT automatic transmission. The automatic version also gets paddle shifters, selectable Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, Dash Boost Mode and Sporty Drive Tech.
Hyundai says the powertrain has been engineered to deliver smooth performance in city traffic and on highways. An official fuel-efficiency figure should be checked against the final variant specifications before making a mileage comparison.
Features: Dual Screens and Generative AI
Technology is one of the Hyundai Bayon’s main selling points. The SUV gets two 12.3-inch displays, creating a connected digital cockpit for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.
Other key features include:
- Generative AI voice assistant incorporating intelligence from Perplexity and voice technology from SoundHound AI.
- NVIDIA-accelerated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC).
- Hyundai Bluelink with more than 70 connected features.
- Over-the-air updates for supported vehicle controllers.
- Multilingual interface supporting Indian regional languages.
- More than 500 embedded voice commands, available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu and Hinglish.
The equipment aims to make navigation, vehicle information and connected functions easier to access. Actual feature availability should be checked by variant.
Safety Features and ADAS
Hyundai has equipped the Bayon with SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS, a reinforced body structure and a range of active and passive safety systems.
The company says the SUV is built on its Global K Enhanced Platform and engineered to meet five-star Indian safety standards. This is a manufacturer design claim, not a substitute for an independently published Bharat NCAP crash-test rating.
Buyers should verify the standard safety equipment and ADAS functions on their preferred variant before booking.
Should You Consider the Hyundai Bayon?
The Hyundai Bayon could appeal to buyers looking for a technology-focused petrol SUV with the choice of a manual or automatic transmission. Its starting price of ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) also makes it worth considering for customers comparing SUVs around the ₹10 lakh mark.
However, the entry price alone does not establish which variant offers the best value. Buyers should compare equipment, on-road prices, fuel efficiency, rear-seat comfort and ownership costs before deciding.
CarBikeBHP verdict: The Bayon’s strongest initial attractions are its connected-car technology, AI assistant, dual displays and available Level 2 Pro ADAS. Its overall value will depend on variant-wise pricing and how its equipment compares with competing SUVs.
Prices and specifications are based on information available at launch on 26 October 2026. Check Hyundai India’s official website or an authorised dealership for the latest variant details and availability.
