Hyundai Bayon is set to launch in India on October 26, 2026, with a seven-variant lineup positioned between the Venue and Creta. Ahead of its official unveiling, Car Duniya released the variant-wise features, transmission and equipment for all the trims of the HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10.
The next SUV will be powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder MPI petrol engine that generates 115 PS and 143.8 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, there is a choice of a six-speed manual or an automatic iVT gearbox.
The is 4,245 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,605 mm high (with roof rails). It comes with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm, a ground clearance of 205 mm, a fuel tank capacity of 43 litres and a boot of 505 litres. Turning radius is 5.16 metres.
The HX2, HX3 and HX3+ versions will be available exclusively with the manual transmission. Manual and iVT automatic will be available for the HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10 trims.
According to the leak, the entry level HX2 is equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, LED projector headlamps, H-shaped LED DRLs and tail lamps. The interior has a 4.2-inch TFT instrument panel, manual air conditioning, rear air vents, adjustable ORVMs and a height adjustable steering wheel seat. It does not get an infotainment touchscreen.
The HX3 features a 10.25-inch touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, rear camera, Driver Rear View Monitor, smart key and push-button start. Other new features of the HX3+ are the electric sunroof, bridge-type roof rails and 17-inch styled wheels.
The HX5 is the starting point of the new automatic line of iVT. It includes wireless charging, over-the-air software updates, Bluelink wireless connectivity, cruise control and automatic climate controls, and electrically-folding ORVMs. The automatic version also gets paddle shifters, Dash Boost Mode and Eco, Sport and Normal drive modes.
The HX6 features a panoramic sunroof, dual LED projector headlamps, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and ambient lighting, as well as a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob.
The HX8 features front and side parking sensors, rear disc brakes, a dashcam, an eight-way power driver seat, front seats with ventilation and leatherette upholstery. It also features a new rear armrest, 60:40 split rear seats and a new two-step rear-seat recline mechanism. It is expected that the HX8 iVT will have an electronic parking brake.
The high-spec HX10 will feature a dual 12.3-inch curved screen, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a blind-view monitor and an electrochromic mirror.
The leaked info says it will also be equipped with a generative AI assistant from and SoundHound AI and Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 functions. The smart cruise control is also expected to be available in the HX10 iVT, while the cockpit will get its navigation system powered by .
The official price of the Bayon is expected to be officially announced on October 26 by Hyundai. Based on current reports, the entry-level variant could begin at around ₹9.5 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-spec HX10 could cost around ₹17 lakh. The prices are not confirmed until the official launch.
