Hyundai has just launched its latest offering in the form of the Bayon. It focuses on cabin technology and driver assistance. The Grand Vitara, Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Victoris offer a wider range of fuel options, including strong hybrids. The biggest differences are in pricing, powertrain choice and the features available at each end of the range. Let’s see how the Bayon fares against its competitors.
The Bayon has the lowest entry price, while the Grand Vitara and Hyryder offer strong-hybrid options for buyers prioritising fuel efficiency. The Victoris spans a wide price range, with petrol, CNG, strong-hybrid and all-wheel-drive variants. All prices are ex-showroom and indicative of the currently listed ranges. Variant and introductory pricing can change.
| Models | Starting price | Top-end price |
| Hyundai Bayon | Rs 9.99 lakh | Rs 18.15 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | Rs 10.77 lakh | Rs 19.77 lakh |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Rs 10.94 lakh | Rs 20.19 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Victoris | Rs 10.49 lakh | Rs 20.21 lakh |
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The Bayon’s 115 PS petrol engine offers the highest quoted output among the conventional petrol engines here. However, the Grand Vitara, Hyryder and Victoris have an important advantage: their strong-hybrid versions can run on electric power at low loads and deliver considerably better fuel efficiency in city traffic.
| SUV | Engine options | Power and torque | Gearbox options |
| Hyundai Bayon | 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol | 115 PS, 143.8 Nm | 6-speed MT, IVT automatic |
| Grand Vitara | 1.5L petrol, 1.5L strong hybrid, CNG | Petrol: 103 PS, 139 Nm; hybrid: 116 PS combined | MT, 6-speed AT, e-CVT; CNG MT |
| Toyota Hyryder | 1.5L petrol, strong hybrid, CNG | Petrol: 103 PS, 136.8 Nm; hybrid: 116 PS combined | MT, 6-speed AT, e-CVT; CNG MT |
| Maruti Victoris | 1.5L petrol, strong hybrid, S-CNG | Petrol: 103 PS, 139 Nm; hybrid: 116 PS combined | MT, 6-speed AT, e-CVT; CNG MT |
The Hyryder and Grand Vitara also offer all-wheel drive with the conventional petrol powertrain. The Victoris gets Maruti’s AllGrip system on select automatic petrol variants.
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Hyundai Bayon: Its headline features include dual 12.3-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, a Bose sound system, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS on selected variants. It also gets a generative AI voice assistant and over-the-air updates on higher trims.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Key features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, wireless smartphone connectivity and a strong-hybrid powertrain. It does not offer an ADAS suite.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: The equipment list includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, connected-car technology and a strong-hybrid option. All-wheel drive is available on select petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: It offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, an Infinity audio system, ambient lighting and Level 2 ADAS on selected variants. Its underbody CNG tank also helps preserve boot practicality compared with the Grand Vitara’s in-boot arrangement.
The Hyundai Bayon stands out for cabin technology and driver assistance, particularly if you want a feature-rich petrol SUV. The Grand Vitara and Hyryder make more sense if strong-hybrid efficiency or all-wheel drive is a priority.
The Victoris offers a broad mix of powertrains and features, including ADAS and a more practical CNG installation.
Ultimately, compare equivalent variants rather than just the starting prices. The entry-level model may not offer the automatic gearbox, hybrid system or premium features you actually want.
