Hyundai Bayon launch date out: Design, cabin images & more

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the India-spec Bayon, ahead of its launch in the country on October 26, 2026. Bookings for the new SUV are already open through Hyundai dealerships and the company's official website. The Bayon will be positioned as an Intelligent Utility Vehicle, with a major focus on connected technology, artificial intelligence and software-based features.The Bayon gets a sculpted bonnet, new front fascia and a full-width LED light bar, rectangular headlamp clusters mounted lower down and chunky bumper trim. The sides feature sharp Z-shaped lines, black wheel arch cladding and geometric multi-spoke alloy wheels. At the rear, a full-width LED taillight strip mirrors the front design, while a dark skid plate and floating roof rails complete the SUV's rugged look.Hyundai Bayon: PowertrainPowering the Hyundai Bayon is a four-cylinder 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine developing 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque. The engine is rated at 84.4kW and 14.7kgm of torque. Customers will be able to choose between a 6-speed manual transmission and CVT.The Hyundai Bayon will be launched in India on October 26, 2026. Bookings are currently open for an amount of INR 11,000 through Hyundai dealerships and the company's official website. Deliveries are scheduled to begin during the festive season, with detailed delivery timelines to be announced at launch.Hyundai Bayon: Loaded with techOne of the key highlights of the India-spec Bayon is Hyundai Motor India's first Generative AI Voice Assistant. The system combines Intelligence by Perplexity with Voice AI powered by SoundHound AI. It is designed to understand conversational requests rather than depending only on a fixed set of voice commands.For example, occupants can ask the system to prepare a travel itinerary, provide real-time weather information, suggest hotels or restaurants, recommend nearby shopping destinations, or provide sports coverage, scores and insights.The SUV also gets Hyundai's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), which is accelerated by NVIDIA. The system brings together online navigation, a personalised control panel, split-screen functionality and smartphone-like quick controls into a single interface.Another major technology feature is Vehicle Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) capability. The Bayon has up to 19 controllers that can receive OTA updates, allowing software enhancements and feature updates to be carried out remotely without requiring a visit to a dealership. Hyundai says this can also help with safety, security and reducing maintenance requirements.Hyundai Bayon: Cabin and featuresInside, the Bayon gets dual 62.5 cm (12.3-inch + 12.3-inch) curved panoramic displays. The two screens form a unified digital cockpit and display driving information, navigation, entertainment and connected functions.The SUV also gets Hyundai Bluelink with more than 70 connected features. These include remote start/stop, connected vehicle information, remote vehicle controls, smartphone and smartwatch connectivity, location and navigation services, and safety and security features.Hyundai has also focused on making the technology more accessible to Indian customers. The infotainment and instrument cluster interface supports 10 regional and two international languages. In addition, the SUV gets more than 500 embedded voice commands in English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu. These commands can be used for several in-car functions without an internet connection.