Hyundai Bayon is Heading to India - Fronx Rival

Hyundai is getting aggressive with its product strategy for the fast growing Indian market. The company will introduce facelifts of existing SUVs and the electric iteration of the Hyundai Creta SUV. A new media report claims that Hyundai will launch 7 new SUVs in the country in the next 3 years. The big news is that the global Hyundai Bayon compact SUV is coming to India. 

Hyundai Bayon India Launch

Not just Bayon, Hyundai will introduce the Inster EV and the next-gen Venue compact SUV in the country. The Hyundai Bayon was originally introduced for the European market. However, the report claims that the SUV would come as a direct rival to the successful Maruti Suzuki Fronx. While the exact launch timeline is yet to be revealed, we expect the new model could go on sale in 2026-27.

Hyundai Bayon Key Details

The new Hyundai Bayon will be positioned between the Exter and the Venue in the brand's India line-up. The new Bayon compact crossover is based on the new i20 platform. The 2025 model comes with the signature cascading front grille, and split headlamp setup, a horizontal air intake and a lower skid plate. The LED daytime running lamps are placed on top. 

The side profile comes with an arrow-shaped C-pillar and a sloping roofline. There is a strong beltline that runs across the length. It gets black plastic cladding that runs across the body. The rear also has arrow-shaped LED tail-lights connected by a thin horizontal light bar. 

Interior Details

The Hyundai Bayon shares its interior with the i20 hatchback; however, it gets some tweaks. It features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. The lower variants could be fitted with an 8-inch infotainment unit. The SUV is likely to offer features like automatic climate control, a multi-functional steering wheel, Level 1 ADAS tech, ambient lighting and others. 

The global-spec model measures around 4.2 meters in length. However, the India-spec Hyundai Bayon is expected to sit under 4 meters in length. The small SUV rides on a 2,580mm long wheelbase, which is similar to that of the India-spec i20 hatchback. 

What’s Under The Hood?

The Hyundai Bayon is expected to be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118bhp and 175Nm of torque. The small crossover could also receive a 82bhp, 1.2L 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine. Both manual and automatic gearbox options are likely on offer.

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