Hyundai Bayon Best Variant to Buy?

Positioned directly between the sub-4-metre Venue and the midsize Creta, the Hyundai Bayon is available at an introductory starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The SUV is offered in 7 primary trims - HX2, HX3, HX3 Plus, HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10. 

All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder MPi naturally-aspirated petrol engine producing 115 PS of power and 143.8 Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and an iVT (CVT) automatic. The iVT automatic also features a dedicated “Dash Boost Mode” for quick overtaking.

Here is a variant-by-variant breakdown of the feature list, pricing, and our recommendation for the best value variant to buy.

Hyundai Bayon Complete Price List
 

 
Variant-Wise Feature Breakdown

Hyundai Bayon HX2 (Base Variant) - Rs 10 Lakh

Target Buyers: Budget-conscious car buyers or those who wants to drive home base model and accessorised based on their own taste.

Exterior: LED projector headlamps, H-edge LED daytime running lamps, 16-inch steel wheels with full covers, LED tail-lights, and a shark fin antenna.

Interiors: Manual air-conditioning with rear Air Con Vents, all-4 power windows, 4.2-inch digital driver’s display, D-cut steering wheel with tilt adjustment. Front and rear Type-C charging points, and height adjustable driver’s seat.

Safety Tech: 6 airbags, ESC, Hill-Start Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

This entry-level variant misses out factory-fitted touchscreen/infotainment display and steering-mounted audio controls.

Hyundai Bayon HX3 & HX3 Plus - Rs 10.90 lakh - Rs 11.80 lakh

Target Buyers: City commuters looking for essential touchscreen infotainment tech.

Additional Features Over HX2:

- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 6-speaker audio system, steering-mounted controls
- Rear parking camera
- Keyless entry with engine push-button start/stop
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs

HX3 Plus Extra Add-on: Single-pane electric sunroof and 17-inch steel wheels

Hyundai Bayon HX5 - Rs 12.45 lakh MT and Rs 13.85 lakh iVT

Target Audience: Automatic buyers

Additional Features Over HX3 and HX3 Plus

- Automatic climate control with rear defogger and timer
- Hyundai Bluelink Connected Car Tech with 70 connected features and Controller OTA support
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Electrically folding ORVMs
- Driver auto up/down power window
- Cruise Control
- Automatic headlamps
- iVT Automatic - Drive Modes, Paddle Shifters and Dash Boost Mode

Hyundai Bayon HX6 - Rs 13.57 lakh MT / Rs 14.97 lakh iVT

Target Audience: Buyers looking for premium and feature-loaded cabin, and alloy wheels

Additional Features over HX5

- Panoramic Sunroof
- 17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
- Dual LED projector headlamps with LED turn indicators
- Multi-color ambient interior lighting across pad and door trims
- Rear wiper and washer assembly

Hyundai Bayon HX8 - Rs 15.10 lakh MT and Rs 16.54 lakh iVT

Target Audience: Buyers prioritising cabin luxury

Additional Features over HX6

- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way power-adjustable driver seat
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- 2-step reclining rear seats with rear seat centre armrest
- Rear disc brakes
- TPMS
- Factory-fitted dual-camera dashcam

Hyundai Bayon HX10 - Rs 16.65 lakh MT and Rs 18 lakh iVT

Target Audience: Buyers looking for active driver safety and glass-cockpit architecture

Additional Features over HX8

- Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Display
- Generative AI Voice Assistant powered by Perplexity & SoundHound AI
- 8-Speaker Bose Premium Sound System
- Level 2 Pro ADAS suite with 23 active safety features
- 360-degree surround-view camera with Blind-Spot View Monitor and front parking sensors

CarLelo’s Verdict - Which Hyundai Bayon Variant Should You Buy?

1. Best Value for Money (Manual) variant - Hyundai Bayon HX6 MT (Price Rs 13.57 lakh)

- This variant offers the complete premium package, including 17-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, dual LED lamps, ambient lighting, and rear wiper

2. Best Value for Money (Automatic) variant - Hyundai Bayon HX5 iVT (Rs 13.85 lakh)

- The most sensible automatic option for Indian buyers. It offers features like automatic climate control, paddle shifters, Bluelink connectivity, and drive modes.

3. Best for Premium Consumers - Hyundai Bayon HX10 iVT (Rs 18 lakh)

- This variant comes with dual 12.3-inch screens, Bose audio, Generative AI and Level 2 ADAS.

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