Hyundai launches Bayon SUV in India at Rs 9.99 lakh with ADAS and AI voice assistant

Hyundai has launched its new SUV, the Bayon, in the Indian market. The starting ex-showroom price is Rs 9.99 lakh. The SUV has been built to fill the gap between the Venue and the Creta.

The Bayon will be available in seven variants: HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10.

On design, the Bayon has LED DRLs, dual LED projector headlamps and H-Edge LED tail-lamps. Geometric wheel arches, roof rails and body cladding give it a modern look. The vehicle is 4,245 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,605 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm and ground clearance of 205 mm. It has a boot space of 505 litres and a 43-litre fuel tank.

The SUV has a 1,497 cc, four-cylinder MPi petrol engine that produces 115 PS of power at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual and an iVT automatic gearbox. Automatic variants get paddle shifters, a dash boost mode and three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. The Idle Stop & Go system can help reduce fuel consumption.

The cabin has two 12.3-inch panoramic displays, along with wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging. A Bose audio system is offered in select variants. Other features include ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat, automatic climate control, rear AC vents and a panoramic sunroof. Hyundai has also provided a Generative AI voice assistant, developed with the help of Perplexity and SoundHound AI.

For safety, the SUV gets six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The top variant has Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 driver assistance functions, along with a blind-spot view monitor and a surround view monitor. The company says the SUV has more than 80 features, of which more than 35 are standard.

The SUV is made in India, and there is a plan to export it to more than 50 international markets.