Hyundai's Upcoming SUV Name Announced - Here's all that you need to know about the Bayon

Hyundai Motor India has finally announced the name of its hotly anticipated compact SUV for the Indian market: the Bayon. This new global SUV will mark a new chapter for the brand in India and will sit between the Venue and the Creta. 

Hyundai Bayon Name meaning 

The word Bayon is inspired by the French town of Bayonne, known for its distinctive character and dynamic spirit. From what we can understand, the Bayon is going to have significant factors that differentiate it from the like of the Venue and the Creta, if we go by what the OEM has to say. 

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What to expect from the Hyundai Bayon?

In terms of the design, the upcoming Hyundai Bayon is expected to be similar to the model that is sold in the European markets, much like the i20. However, it is expected that the India-spec model may have some changes to the design. 

On the features front, the Hyundai Bayon is expected to be loaded to the brim, like all Hyundais. Features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring options, digital gauge cluster, ADAS level 2, ventilated seats, etc are expected to come on the Bayon. 

Hyundai Bayon Engines 

While there has been no official confirmation on the engines that will come with the Bayon, it would be fair to expect that there is going to be quite a bit of variety of options, with a naturally aspirated petrol engine, a turbocharged petrol engine and an option of a CNG-powered engine. These engines are expected to be similar to the ones that are available on the Hyundai i20. Transmissions too are expected to be shared with the likes of the Venue and the i20. 

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Hyundai Bayon Expected Pricing and Rivals

The Hyundai Bayon is expected to be priced at Rs 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant and is expected to top out at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top model. This would mean that the Bayon would be priced right in the middle between Venue and the Creta. As far as the rivals are concerned, it is expected to go up against the likes of the Brezza, Hyryder, Nexon and 3XO.