Hyundai Bayon Unveiled in India, Bookings Open at INR 11,000 Ahead of Launch
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the Bayon compact SUV ahead of its October 26, 2026 launch. Pre-bookings are open for INR 11,000, with estimated prices ranging from INR 9 lakh to INR 15 lakh. Features include dual 12.3-inch displays, a generative AI voice assistant, C-OTA updates and a 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Hyundai Motor India has officially unveiled the India-spec Bayon ahead of its market launch scheduled for October 26, 2026. Pre-bookings have officially commenced for a token amount of INR 11,000 across the manufacturer's official website and authorised dealerships nationwide, with customer deliveries slated to begin during the festive season.
The compact SUV introduces a bold exterior design characterised by a sculpted front bonnet, a connected LED DRL signature, and a dynamic stance. Alongside its modern physical profile, the vehicle brings notable upgrade features, including dual 12.3-inch curved panoramic displays, advanced Controller Over-the-Air software update capability, and the brand's first generative artificial intelligence voice assistant powered by Perplexity and SoundHound AI. Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition 2026 Launched at INR 36.51 Lakh.
Hyundai Bayon Unveiled
Hyundai Bayon Specifications and Features
The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated MPi four-cylinder petrol engine that generates 113 hp of maximum power and 144 Nm of peak torque. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual gearbox and an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Inside, the dashboard houses twin 12.3-inch curved displays combining the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, operating on NVIDIA-accelerated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit architecture.
The newly integrated AI voice assistant supports over 500 offline voice commands across English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali, and Telugu, alongside dynamic conversational internet queries. Connectivity is further enhanced by Hyundai Bluelink offering over 70 connected car features, smartwatch integration, and C-OTA updates covering up to 19 vehicle controllers. Safety equipment includes multiple airbags, electronic stability control, and advanced driving assistance systems. Honda Elevate Facelift Price in India, Specifications and Features Revealed.
Hyundai Bayon Booking Amount in India and Price
The Hyundai Bayon booking amount is set at INR 11,000 across authorised dealerships in India. While official variant-wise retail pricing will be announced at the formal launch, industry estimates place the ex-showroom price range between INR 9.00 lakh and INR 15.00 lakh.
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