Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the India-spec Bayon ahead of its official launch on October 26, 2026. Bookings are open at Rs. 11,000 through the manufacturer’s website and authorised dealerships nationwide. The new five-seater SUV gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine alongside a technology package comprising generative AI, connected navigation and remote software updates. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin during the festive season.
The Hyundai Bayon features a four-cylinder 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine pushing out 113 hp maximum power and 144 Nm of torque. Transmission options comprise a six-speed manual gearbox and Hyundai’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). The naturally aspirated engine is accompanied by a choice between conventional manual gear changes and an automatic transmission as the Bayon will be available in an expansive range.
The SUV introduces Hyundai India’s first generative AI voice assistant which incorporates technology from Perplexity and SoundHound AI. Perplexity provides the intelligence component and SoundHound AI handles voice interaction. The system understands conversational requests and can generate travel itineraries, provide weather information and recommend nearby hotels, restaurants and shopping destinations. Drivers can also request sports scores and related information through the assistant.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre MPi petrol |
| Engine configuration | Four-cylinder |
| Maximum power | 113 hp |
| Maximum torque | 144 Nm |
| Manual transmission | Six-speed MT |
| Automatic transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
The Bayon gets Hyundai’s NVIDIA-accelerated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) as well. The dashboard incorporates two curved 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. The interface includes online navigation, split screen functionality and personalised control panels. Smartphone-like shortcuts provide direct access to frequently selected functions, and individual profiles support customised display settings.
The SUV gains more than 500 embedded voice commands that operate without an internet connection too. The supported languages are English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu. Meanwhile, the infotainment and instrument displays offer a multilingual interface covering ten regional and two international languages. The embedded commands enable access to compatible vehicle functions even without mobile data connectivity.
In addition, Hyundai’s Bluelink provides more than 70 in-car connected features on the Bayon. The package comprises remote engine start and stop, vehicle information, remote controls and location-based services. Smartphone and smartwatch connectivity provide access to compatible functions away from the vehicle. Navigation-based services and electronic safety and security functions are also part of the connected package.
The Bayon also features Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) technology capable of updating up to 19 vehicle controllers remotely. The system enables Hyundai to deliver eligible software revisions and feature enhancements without requiring a dealership visit for each update. The technology extends remote updates to vehicle electronic controllers in addition to the SUV’s infotainment and connected car systems.
