Hyundai's next SUV for India is officially the Hyundai Bayon. Hyundai Motor India revealed the India-spec model on October 12, 2026, and confirmed it will launch on October 26, 2026. Bookings are open now for Rs 11,000 at Hyundai dealerships and on hyundai.co.in (Hyundai India press release).
The Bayon will sit between the Venue and the Creta in Hyundai's line-up. It is a midsize SUV aimed squarely at the Maruti Suzuki Victoris (Autocar India).
Important: The India-spec Bayon is not the same car as the Bayon sold in Europe since 2021. It shares the name and its basic underpinnings, but it has a completely different body ("top hat") and design (Autocar India). Photos of the European Bayon in this article are for reference only.
Quick facts (as of October 13, 2026) - Launch / price announcement: October 26, 2026 (official) - Bookings: open, Rs 11,000 (official) - Engine: 1.5L four-cylinder MPi petrol, 115PS / 144Nm (official) - Gearboxes: 6-speed manual or IVT (official) - Screens: dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays (official) - Expected price: Rs 9 lakh – Rs 14 lakh ex-showroom (Autocar India estimate) - Deliveries: festive season (official); November expected
Hyundai Bayon launch date and bookings
Hyundai has confirmed the Bayon will be launched in India on October 26, 2026. Bookings opened on October 12 with a token of Rs 11,000. Hyundai says deliveries will begin during the festive season, with exact timelines to be shared at launch. carandbike expects customer deliveries from November. More in our Hyundai Bayon expected price and launch date explainer.
Expected price
Prices will be announced on October 26. Autocar India expects the Bayon to cost Rs 9 lakh to Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom), which places it below the Creta. Treat this as an estimate until Hyundai's announcement.
Engine and gearbox
| Specification | Hyundai Bayon (India) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L four-cylinder MPi petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Power | 115PS (84.4kW) |
| Torque | 144Nm (14.7kgm) |
| Gearboxes | 6-speed manual / IVT (CVT-type automatic) |
| CNG | Not confirmed; expected later |
| Diesel / turbo-petrol | Not announced |
Source: Hyundai India. This is the same proven engine that powers the Creta's base petrol variants. Autocar India reports that a CNG version is expected later, likely with an underbody tank. That would make the Bayon the first Hyundai over four metres long to be offered with CNG. Hyundai has not confirmed it. Full details in Hyundai Bayon engine, specs and mileage.
Mileage
Hyundai has not yet published the certified fuel-efficiency figures. We will add the official ARAI numbers at launch.
Design
The India-spec Bayon uses Hyundai's latest 'Art of Steel' design language. Autocar India says it looks like a scaled-down version of the latest Tucson from some angles. Key elements from the reveal:
- Split headlamp setup, with slim LED DRLs on the bonnet's leading edge resembling a split 'H' motif
- Main headlamps housed in the bumper, with chunky black-and-silver cladding
- Flared wheel arches, sharp character lines and petal-style alloy wheels (17-inch according to carandbike)
- Conventional pull-type door handles and blacked-out pillars for a floating-roof look
- Slim tail-lamps in a black band, 'Bayon' lettering on the tailgate and a pronounced roof spoiler
Dimensions
Hyundai has not published official dimensions. Reports differ: Autocar India expects it to be "just a tad more than 4 metres", while carandbike describes it as over 4.2 metres. Earlier spy reports suggested around 4.18m. We will confirm this at launch.
Interior and technology
The cabin is similar to the new Brazil-spec i20. Confirmed highlights from Hyundai India:
- Dual 12.3-inch (62.5cm) curved panoramic displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment
- Generative AI voice assistant, a first for Hyundai in India, with intelligence by Perplexity and voice AI by SoundHound AI
- Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), accelerated by NVIDIA, with online navigation, split screen and quick controls
- Over-the-air updates for up to 19 controllers
- Hyundai Bluelink with 70+ connected features, including remote start/stop and smartwatch connectivity
- Multi-language interface: 10 regional plus 2 international languages
- 500+ embedded voice commands that work offline, in English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu
carandbike also reports front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. Autocar India notes that the cabin still has plenty of physical buttons, and that the steering wheel has a separate drive-mode selector. Read more in Hyundai Bayon features and technology explained.
Variants
Hyundai has not announced the variant line-up or variant-wise features. These will be revealed at the October 26 launch.
Rivals
Hyundai positions the Bayon mainly against the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Its wider rivals include the Maruti Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra, Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and, in Hyundai's own showroom, the Creta (Autocar India). See our Hyundai Bayon vs Creta vs Maruti Victoris comparison.
Bayon in India vs Bayon abroad
The Bayon has been sold in Europe since 2021 as a compact crossover. The India-spec car, developed under the codename Bc4i, keeps the name but gets a new body designed for India, a larger footprint and a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine (Autocar India). Do not rely on European specifications or reviews when researching the Indian model.
Should you book the Hyundai Bayon?
The Bayon's technology list is strong for its expected price, and the 1.5L petrol with an IVT option has proven itself in the Creta. The two open questions are price and dimensions, and both should be settled on October 26. If you are cross-shopping a base Creta, it makes sense to wait for the price announcement. Follow updates on the Hyundai Bayon upcoming car page.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Hyundai Bayon launch in India?
Hyundai Motor India has officially confirmed the launch date as October 26, 2026.
What is the booking amount for the Hyundai Bayon?
Rs 11,000, at Hyundai dealerships or on hyundai.co.in. Bookings opened on October 12, 2026.
What is the expected price of the Hyundai Bayon?
Autocar India expects Rs 9 lakh to Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom). Official prices will be announced on October 26, 2026.
Which engine does the Hyundai Bayon get?
A 1.5-litre four-cylinder MPi petrol engine making 115PS and 144Nm, with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic.
Will the Hyundai Bayon get CNG?
Not confirmed. Autocar India reports that a CNG version is expected later.
Is the India-spec Bayon the same as the European Bayon?
No. It shares the name and basic underpinnings, but it has a different body and design developed for India.
Where does the Bayon sit in Hyundai's line-up?
Between the Venue and the Creta.
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Image credits
- Photo: Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. International (European) Bayon shown; the India-spec Bayon has a different body and design.
- Photo: Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. International model shown.
- Photo: Ssu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. International model shown.
