Auto India News: 2026 Hyundai Bayon Intelligent Mobility, Launched at ₹9.99 lakh

The Bayon follows Hyundai's Art of Steel design philosophy, and honestly, it carries it well. The bonnet has a sculpted, muscular feel to it, the wheel arches are nicely pronounced, and the front end has real presence on the road.

Up front, you get H-Edge LED daytime running lights sitting alongside dual LED projector headlamps, a combination that gives the face a sharp, distinctive character. Move to the side, and there's chunky body cladding paired with a clean shoulder line that adds a sense of motion even when the car is standing still. Around the back, H-Edge LED tail lamps and a roof spoiler wrap things up neatly.

Here’s Where It Gets Interesting Step inside and it’s a real step forward for the cabin. The dashboard features two curved panoramic displays measuring 12.3 inches each, one serving as your digital instrument cluster and the other catering to all your infotainment requirements. It's a setup that looks premium and feels intuitive.

The generative AI-powered voice assistant. Developed in collaboration with Perplexity and SoundHound AI. It's built to understand natural, everyday speech, so you can talk to your car the way you'd talk to a person and actually get useful responses.

Bose premium sound system for an immersive audio experience.

Ventilated front seats are a blessing in Indian summers.

Panoramic sunroof to let the sky in.

Ambient lighting that sets the mood.

Wireless smartphone charging so you can ditch the cables.

Hyundai Bluelink connected-car tecH with over 70 features to keep you plugged in, even on the go.

Under the hood, the Bayon packs a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder MPi petrol engine that puts out 115 PS of power and 143.8 Nm of torque. It's not trying to be a racecar ,it's tuned for the kind of driving most of us actually do,city commutes, highway runs and weekend getaways.

You get two gearbox options, a six-speed manual for those who like to row their own gears, and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT) automatic for a more relaxed drive. Go with the automatic, and you also get Dash Boost Mode along with Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes.

This is where Hyundai hasn't cut corners. The Bayon comes loaded with over 35 standard safety features right out of the box. That includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Step up to the higher variants, and you unlock Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS — a suite of 23 driver-assistance functions designed to act as a second pair of eyes on the road. There's also a Surround View Monitor and Blind-spot monitoring to help you navigate tight parking spots and busy highways with more confidence.

At ₹9.99 lakh, the 2026 Hyundai Bayon makes a strong case for itself. It's got the looks, the tech, the safety kit and a price tag that undercuts a lot of the competition. Whether it can carve out its own space in Hyundai's already crowded SUV lineup.

Safety is another important part of the Bayon's equipment list. The SUV comes with more than 35 standard safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),Higher variants also get Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS.

Author:MotorMitra