Hyundai BAYON Variants Explained: HX2 to HX10 Compared

Hyundai's India-spec BAYON went on sale on 26 October 2026 with seven HX trim names and one petrol engine. For a buyer comparing HX2 through HX10, the useful question is which specific equipment step changes the car in daily use, then whether that step is available with the gearbox you want. This guide uses Hyundai Motor India's current variant feature matrix and 26 October launch information, checked on 27 October 2026.

Hyundai BAYON HX2 to HX10: engine and transmission

Every listed India variant has Hyundai's four-cylinder 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine, rated by the company at 115 PS and 143.8 Nm. The HX2, HX3 and HX3+ have a six-speed manual only. HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10 can be specified with the manual or Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT). There is no officially listed 1.0- or 1.3-litre turbo option in the India lineup. The iVT-specific paddle shifters and drive-mode selector start with HX5 iVT; they should not be assumed on HX5 manual.

This is a selection guide, not a complete equipment list. Hyundai distinguishes standard, optional, colour-pack and gearbox-specific items in its matrix. Verify the latest sheet and the exact vehicle specification before ordering.

What does the HX2 base variant actually include?

HX2 is not stripped of basic rear-seat ventilation: Hyundai lists rear AC vents, front and rear Type-C USB charging, all power windows, tilt-and-telescopic steering, six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, tyre-pressure monitoring, ISOFIX and rear parking sensors as standard. It has manual air conditioning and steel wheels with covers. It lacks the factory infotainment screen and rear camera available from HX3. Roof rails begin at HX3+, contrary to the supplied script's HX2 list. Buyers with a strict budget may find HX2's core safety and convenience equipment adequate, but should personally check whether living without the screen and camera suits their parking and phone-use habits.

Hyundai lists a tyre mobility kit for HX2 instead of the spare wheel specified for other trims. Its 505-litre boot figure is a manufacturer measurement under VDA 215 with a tyre mobility kit, and it should not be treated as a measured test result from BeyondHorsepower. Check the actual cargo floor and puncture equipment at a dealership if carrying a spare is important.

HX3 and HX3+: screen and camera, or a sunroof?

HX3 is the first step for buyers who want the factory 10.25-inch ccNC infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with compatible phones, a rear camera and a smart key with push-button start. The front and rear speakers and steering-mounted audio controls appear in Hyundai's HX3 column. The rear AC vents were already standard on HX2, so they are not a reason to pay for HX3.

HX3+ is a narrower choice. It keeps the manual-only arrangement and adds an electric single-pane sunroof, roof rails and 17-inch styled steel wheels. The larger wheel is not an alloy wheel. We would compare the written on-road quote for HX3+ against HX5 manual if the attraction is more than the roof and exterior treatment: HX5 adds several controls that affect daily use. Without a verified current full Hyundai price grid, we cannot assign a numerical value-for-money percentage or declare that one upgrade is always worth its price.

HX5 and HX6: the first automatic and a panoramic roof

HX5 is the lowest trim with an iVT option. It also introduces automatic climate control, Bluelink connected-car functions, controller over-the-air updates, a rear defogger, electric-folding mirrors, a compatible-phone wireless charger and cruise control. On the iVT, Hyundai lists paddle shifters and drive modes. If two-pedal driving is mandatory, start comparing here; test-drive the iVT in the traffic conditions that matter to you rather than assuming a particular acceleration or fuel-use outcome.

HX6 changes the cabin and exterior more visibly with a panoramic sunroof, diamond-cut alloy wheels, ambient lighting and a rear wiper and washer. Its rear seat is still not the 60:40 split, two-step reclining seat shown on HX8 and HX10. A buyer who rarely uses a sunroof should weigh these upgrades against the exact HX5 price difference and any other desired equipment. Hyundai's brochure may be revised, and a dealer quote should identify whether an offered colour or pack changes the order total.

HX8 versus HX10: comfort, cameras and driver assistance

HX8 is where ventilated front seats, an eight-way powered driver seat, rear-seat split and recline, front and side parking sensors, surround-view monitor, dashcam and rear disc brakes appear on the matrix. These are tangible reasons to inspect HX8 if long drives, hot-weather seat comfort or parking in tight spaces matter. The electric parking brake with auto hold is listed for HX8 iVT, not HX8 manual.

HX10 adds the curved pair of 12.3-inch displays, Bose eight-speaker system, Hyundai's generative AI voice assistant, blind-spot view monitor and the SmartSense Level 2 Pro driver-assistance suite. The manual HX10 does not include every driver-assistance function: smart cruise with stop-and-go, navigation-based smart cruise for mapped zones and curves, and Highway Driving Assist are marked iVT-only. Hyundai says navigation-based functions work only on designated expressways in its map data. Assistance does not replace driver attention, and we have not independently tested its operation or safety performance. The company's statement that the vehicle is engineered for five-star Indian safety standards is not a published crash-test rating.

Which Hyundai BAYON manual variant should you consider?

The choices below translate Hyundai's published equipment matrix into buying decisions. They are conditional recommendations, not a numerical value score: we have not road-tested every trim, and the actual price difference must be confirmed on a current, itemised quote.

Which Hyundai BAYON iVT variant should you consider?

The automatic choice starts at HX5. An iVT is a gearbox preference, not proof that a dearer trim will perform better or return a particular fuel-economy figure. The HX10 iVT is the only configuration Hyundai lists with Highway Driving Assist and navigation-based smart cruise; availability of those mapped functions is qualified by Hyundai.

These recommendations reflect equipment, not the document's unverified price ladder or proprietary VFM percentages. Hyundai's live feature matrix is the reference for exact fitment; ask the retailer for a dated trim-wise price sheet before deciding which increment offers enough value for you.

Price, dimensions and the decision before booking

Hyundai announced ₹9,99,900 as the starting ex-showroom India price on 26 October 2026. The accessible official page does not present a reliable full trim-by-trim price table in plain text, so we have not reproduced the manuscript's ladder of HX prices. Obtain a dated, itemised local quote for both trims being compared, with registration, insurance, accessories and optional packs separated. A ₹90,000 ex-showroom step, even if confirmed on a price list, need not be the same difference in the final on-road amount.

Hyundai lists a 4,245 mm length, 1,810 mm width, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 205 mm ground clearance and 43-litre fuel tank. The 1,605 mm height includes roof rails. These are company specifications, not our measurements. We have not repeated the supplied rival comparison table because it mixes model and variant data that would require separate current primary verification. Nor do we present the manuscript's unverified fuel-economy numbers, future CNG prediction or proprietary feature-price scoring as fact.

We suggest making a short list of non-negotiable items first: manual or iVT, screen and camera, sunroof type, rear-seat flexibility, seat ventilation and the exact assistance functions. Then compare the current Hyundai matrix with the written offer, inspect the actual car and test-drive the intended gearbox. For context on the shared powertrain, read our BAYON engine and transmission guide; for launch context, see our India-spec BAYON overview. A variant recommendation should follow your needs and verified final price, not an unsupported universal ranking.

Image: owner-supplied Hyundai BAYON vehicle image, composed by BeyondHorsepower for this guide.