Hyundai India revealed the safety features of the Bayon SUV ahead of its launch on October 26, 2026. The upcoming SUV, which will be positioned between the Venue and Creta in the brand’s current lineup, will be loaded with a host of advanced active and passive safety features, which could help it achieve a 5-star safety rating. The Korean carmaker has also revealed its colour options.
Hyundai Bayon Safety Features
Hyundai Bayon’s safety kit will include the following features as standard across the SUV’s variant lineup: –
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic stability control
- Hill hold assist
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Follow-me-home headlamps
- Emergency stop signal (ESS)
- 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all occupants
- Rear parking sensors
- High-speed alert system
Hyundai has also revealed that the higher variants of the Bayon will also get a more advanced safety suite, comprising
- Front parking sensors
- Electronic parking brakes with auto-hold
- All-wheel disc brakes
- High-beam assist
- 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring
- Level-2 ADAS suite
All of these features, along with the extensive use of Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) for superior structural rigidity could help the Bayon to achieve a full 5-star safety rating.
Hyundai Bayon: Colour Options
The Hyundai Bayon will be available in six monotone colour options, along with two dual-tone and two matte-finish paint options. These include: –
- Titanium Black
- Classy Blue
- Atlas White
- Fiery Red
- Golden Bronze
- Ecotronic Grey
- Atlas White with Black roof & ORVMs
- Fiery Red with Black roof & ORVMs
The matte-finished colours are available with the Titanium Black and Classy Blue shades.
Hyundai Bayon: Design and Features
Measuring 4245mm in length, the Hyundai Bayon features rugged, crossover-like styling, with a modern and quirky approach compared to its conventional rivals. Its key design highlights include L-shaped LED DRLs, chunky wheel arches, extensive body cladding along the lower section of the SUV, and sharp character lines that add to its rugged appeal.
Inside, it features the same dashboard layout as the global-spec new-gen i20, featuring a premium-looking dual-tone black & white cabin theme. Taking centre stage of the dash is a curved dual-screen setup, slim vertical AC vents, and a vertical climate control panel featuring haptic buttons. It also gets a 4-spoke steering wheel with the ‘morse-code’ Hyundai logo from the new Venue.
For buyers’ comfort & convenience, the SUV will come loaded with amenities like 12.3-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, generative AI Assistant based on Perplexity AI, powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, rear AC vents, panoramic sunroof, a premium BOSE sound system, front & rear centre armrests and much more.
Hyundai Bayon: Engine Options
The Bayon will be offered with the brand’s tried-and-tested 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Creta that produces 115PS of max power and 144Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and CVT automatic. While not official, the SUV is also likely to be
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Power | 115 PS |
| Peak Torque | 144 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT/CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
MT: Manual Transmission, CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission, FWD: Front-wheel drive
Expected Price Range
Bookings for the Hyundai Bayon are already underway, and we expect Hyundai to price the SUV between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 17.5 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against the Honda Elevate, Tata Curvv, and naturally aspirated variants of the Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris.
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