Hyundai launched the India-spec BAYON on October 26, 2026, with an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹9,99,900. It is positioned as an Intelligent Utility Vehicle and combines a naturally aspirated petrol engine with a technology-led cabin and a broad safety package. This guide brings the confirmed details together and separates published specifications from features that depend on the variant.
Engine, transmission and dimensions
The BAYON uses a four-cylinder 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine rated at 84.4 kW, or 115 PS, and 143.8 Nm. Buyers can choose a six-speed manual gearbox or Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission, abbreviated iVT. The engine is not a turbo-petrol or hybrid in the India launch specification. Hyundai offers selectable Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes; the iVT version also gets Dash Boost Mode and Sporty Drive Tech, while paddle shifters are included in the performance feature list. We have not found an official fuel-efficiency figure in the launch material, so an ARAI mileage number should not be assumed.
The SUV measures 4,245 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,605 mm tall with roof rails. Its wheelbase is 2,600 mm, ground clearance is 205 mm and Hyundai lists a 5.16-metre turning radius. These figures describe the India model; they should not be mixed with specifications for the earlier European BAYON or the all-new Europe-focused model unveiled separately in 2026.
Cabin, displays and luggage space
Hyundai lists two 12.3-inch displays in the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit: one for the driver and one for infotainment. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluelink connected services, over-the-air updates for up to 19 controllers and a three-year complimentary Bluelink subscription are part of the announced technology package. A Bose premium audio system is also listed. Equipment availability can vary by trim, so buyers should check the current variant sheet rather than assume every feature is standard.
The cabin has a Black and Olive Grey theme, ambient lighting, a two-tone D-cut steering wheel and a cascade-flow centre console. Hyundai quotes 505 litres of boot capacity, measured by the VDA 215 method with the tyre mobility kit. A 43-litre fuel tank is listed in the specifications. The rear seat is split 60:40, giving owners a way to trade passenger space for longer cargo, although the load area’s shape and the actual fit of luggage still matter in practice.
Safety and the seven-trim range
Hyundai says the vehicle has more than 35 standard safety features and over 80 advanced features, with SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS offering 23 driver-assistance functions on the top equipment configuration. Six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and a high-line tyre-pressure monitoring system are among the published items. The phrase “engineered for 5-star Indian safety standards” is Hyundai’s engineering claim; it is not a Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP test result.
The seven trim names are HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10. The first three are listed with the manual gearbox, while HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10 are offered with either manual or iVT. The range therefore changes in both equipment and transmission choice as it moves upward. Exact feature allocation and final on-road price depend on variant, city, insurance and applicable charges. Hyundai’s launch release names ₹9,99,900 as the starting ex-showroom price but does not provide a complete on-road cost for every buyer.
What to confirm before booking
Ask a dealer for the dated, written price list and feature sheet for the exact HX trim and gearbox you are considering. Check whether the display, camera, connected functions, audio equipment and driver assistance you value are present on that version. Confirm the complimentary-service term, warranty coverage, subscription conditions and delivery estimate directly with Hyundai. If you compare the BAYON with a rival, use the same city, fuel type, transmission and price basis; comparing one model’s entry price with another’s top trim can distort the decision. The BAYON’s confirmed strengths are its large boot, 115 PS petrol engine, two gearbox choices and substantial technology offering. Its value depends on which of those features appear in the variant you can actually buy.
Illustrative artwork by BeyondHorsepower. The vehicle depiction is conceptual and is not a production BAYON image.
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