Hyundai Bayon All Variants Explained: Which One Makes The Most Sense?

The Hyundai Bayon mid-size SUV has finally been launched in India, with prices starting from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in seven variants, namely HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10, catering to buyers with different budgets and feature preferences. So, here we have broken down the Bayon’s variant lineup to understand what each variant offers and which one is best suited to your needs.

Hyundai Bayon HX2

Key Features: –

• Exterior: LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs with position lamps, LED tail lamps, rear spoiler, sharkfin antenna, and 16-inch steel wheels with cover.
• Interior: Dual-tone cabin theme (black and olive grey), fabric seats, D-cut steering wheel, and digital cluster with 4.2-inch coloured TFT display.
• Comfort & Convenience: Headlamp escort function, remote keyless entry, tilt & telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, height-adjustable driver’s seat, fixed-type front armrest, adjustable front headrests, power windows, manual AC, rear AC vents, USB charger front & rear (Type-C), 12V power outlet, and power adjustable side mirrors.
• Safety: 6 airbags, day/night IRVM, hill start assist, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchors, emergency stop signal, and seatbelt reminder for all occupants.

Verdict: Being a base variant, the Bayon HX 2 is well kitted, making a good case if you are on a tight budget.

Hyundai Bayon HX3

Key Features (over HX2): –

• Interior: Dual integrated displays.
• Comfort & Convenience: Smart keyless entry with push-button start/stop function, and steering-mounted controls.
• Infotainment: 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 6 speakers.
• Safety: Rear camera with Driver rear view monitor (DRVM).

Verdict: For those who want a relaxed petrol engine with a manual gearbox, equipped with all basic amenities, the HX3 variant ticks all the boxes.

Hyundai Bayon HX3+

Key Features (over HX3): –

• Exterior: Roof rails and 17-inch Styled steel wheels.
• Interior: Electric sunroof.

Verdict: The HX3+ is a great deal for those who want a sunroof under Rs 12 lakh, along with nearly all essential comfort and safety features.

Hyundai Bayon HX5

Key Features (over HX3+): –

• Exterior: Dual-tone pack (optional).
• Interior: All-black cabin with red accents (optional) and rear parcel tray.
• Comfort & Convenience: Automatic headlamps, paddle shifters (CVT only), multiple driving modes – Eco, Normal & Sport (CVT only), one-touch up & down function for driver’s window, power folding side mirrors, automatic AC, cruise control, and wireless smartphone charger.
• Infotainment: Connected car technology, OTA updates support.
• Safety: Rear defogger.

Verdict: For a premium of Rs 65,000, the HX5 gets tons of meaningful added comfort and convenience features. However, the only drawback is the lack of rear wiper & washer.

Hyundai Bayon HX6

Key Features (over HX5): –

• Exterior: Dual LED projector headlamps, front LED turn indicators, puddle lamps, rear wiper & washer, and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
• Interior: Panoramic sunroof, fabric touch insert on crashpad, ambient lighting, and leather-wrapped steering wheel & gearknob.
• Comfort & Convenience: Sliding-type front armrest and luggage lamp.

Verdict: The Hyundai Bayon HX6 comes out to be among the best balance in its lineup for comfort, convenience, and feel-good features like alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof & ambient lighting.

Hyundai Bayon HX8

Key Features (over HX6): –

• Interior: Leather seats.
• Comfort & Convenience: 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, 60:40 split rear seat, 2-step rear seat recline function, rear centre armrest with cup holders, and adjustable rear headrests.
• Safety: Front & side parking sensors, dashcam, electronic parking brakes with auto-hold, height-adjustable front seat belts, and 360-degree camera.

Verdict: Save for the ADAS suite, the HX8 variant has almost everything one could crave for in an SUV of this segment.

Hyundai Bayon HX10

Key Features (over HX8): –

• Interior: 12.3-inch digital driver’s display.
• Comfort & Convenience: Idle start/stop function.
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, 8-speaker BOSE sound system with front central speaker and subwoofer, and Generative AI voice assistant.
• Safety: Auto-dimming IRVM and level-2 ADAS suite.

Verdict: The top-spec Bayon HX10 is fully loaded, offering all the bells and whistles that one would expect from a vehicle of this price range.