Hyundai Bayon India launch on 26 October 2026: bookings open, price not yet disclosed

Launch date, bookings and position in the range

The CSR Journal reported on 24 October 2026 that Hyundai Motor India was preparing to launch the Bayon SUV on 26 October 2026, marking an expansion of its SUV lineup. Bookings for the India-specific model had commenced online or at authorised dealerships for an initial amount of Rs 11,000, and deliveries were anticipated to start during the festive season.

The Bayon was positioned between Hyundai's Venue and Creta models, targeting the mid-size SUV segment. That positioning is the key point for buyers comparing it with existing Hyundai models, because it is presented as larger and more substantial than the sub-four-metre Venue, but below the bigger Creta, rather than as a direct replacement for either model.

The same report named the Maruti Suzuki Victoris among the rivals the Bayon would compete against in a crowded market. That comparison should be read as market positioning reported by the outlet, not as a tested verdict on which model is better, since no comparative test result was included in the pages opened for this article.

Engine, safety and cabin technology reported

For the engine, The CSR Journal reported a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated MPi petrol engine generating 115 bhp and 144 Nm of torque, with a six-speed manual transmission or Hyundai's Intelligent Variable Transmission, a continuously variable transmission, as options. CarOnPhone reported the same engine size, power and torque figures, with six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission options.

On safety, The CSR Journal reported that the Bayon was built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, would offer more than 80 advanced safety features, with more than 35 available as standard across all variants, and would include six airbags, electronic stability control and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro Advanced Driver Assistance System. CarOnPhone also listed a Level-2 assistance suite, a 360-degree camera system, six airbags as standard, electronic parking brake, proactive parking assistance, tyre pressure monitoring and child safety anchors.

Inside, both reports described a curved panoramic dashboard layout with two 12.3-inch displays, one for the instrument cluster and one for infotainment. The CSR Journal also reported Hyundai's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit, powered by NVIDIA, for online navigation and personalised controls, Hyundai Bluelink with more than 70 connected functions, over-the-air updates for up to 19 vehicle controllers, and a first-ever Generative AI Voice Assistant designed to respond to conversational requests about weather, travel itineraries and nearby attractions.

Price: what is confirmed and what is only expected

This is the point where buyers should be most careful. The CSR Journal stated clearly that Hyundai had not yet disclosed the pricing for the Bayon. CarOnPhone, in a separate report, gave an expected price range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh ex-showroom for the 2026 model.

That range should therefore be treated as a media expectation, not as an official Hyundai price, and it should not be used as the basis for a purchase decision until Hyundai announces variant-wise prices. Other outlets may report different expected ranges, which is another reason to wait for the official announcement on or around the launch date.

For a buyer, the practical next step is to confirm three things from Hyundai or an authorised dealership after launch: the official ex-showroom price for the chosen variant, the on-road price in the buyer's city, and the delivery timeline for that variant, since bookings and festive-season delivery expectations do not by themselves guarantee a delivery date for every variant.

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