Bayon, Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Victoris: How four SUVs compare on price, engine and features

A comparison of four SUVs is drawing attention in the Indian market: the Hyundai Bayon, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Victoris. They differ in price, engine, mileage and features. The Bayon focuses on cabin technology and driver assistance, while the others offer petrol, CNG and strong-hybrid powertrains.

On price, the Bayon's ex-showroom range starts at Rs 9.99 lakh, with the top variant going up to Rs 18.15 lakh. The Grand Vitara costs Rs 10.77 lakh to Rs 19.77 lakh. The Hyryder is priced from Rs 10.94 lakh to Rs 20.19 lakh, and the Victoris from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 20.21 lakh. The Bayon thus has the lowest starting price. Buyers making a final choice should check the features and gearbox that come with each variant.

The Bayon has a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 115 PS of power and 143.8 Nm of torque. It is offered with a choice of a 6-speed manual or an IVT automatic gearbox.

The Grand Vitara, Hyryder and Victoris offer strong-hybrid and CNG options alongside a 1.5-litre petrol engine. The petrol engine produces 103 PS, while the strong-hybrid system has a combined output of 116 PS. The hybrid models can use the electric motor in slow city traffic. Select petrol variants of the Grand Vitara and Hyryder get AWD, while select automatic petrol variants of the Victoris have the AllGrip system.

On features, the Bayon has dual 12.3-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a Bose sound system and a 360-degree camera. Select variants also get Level 2 ADAS. The Grand Vitara and Hyryder have a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera. The Victoris has a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a powered tailgate and an Infinity audio system, and select variants also get Level 2 ADAS.

Which one to buy? The Bayon can be an attractive choice for those who want a petrol engine and modern features. The Grand Vitara or Hyryder can be considered for hybrid mileage. The Victoris is worth a look for those who value CNG, ADAS and practical boot space. Before buying, compare the prices of variants with similar features and the actual mileage.