Hyundai Bayon India Launch: 5 Things Spy Shots Hint About the Upcoming Fronx Rival

hyundai bayon india launch 5 things spy shots hint about the upcoming fronx rival

Hyundai Bayon has now been spotted testing multiple times across both India and Europe, and the pattern across these sightings points to a considerably bigger, boxier SUV than the crossover currently sold overseas — one that could overlap with the Fronx at the lower end of its price band while sitting closer to the Venue and Creta on size. With a festive-season launch expected around Diwali, buyers shopping this segment should know what these repeated sightings actually confirm rather than treating each spy shot as a one-off. Here are five things that have become clear across the testing mules spotted so far.

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Hyundai Bayon: A Bigger, Boxier Body

Camouflaged test mules show a flatter front end, a boxier roofline and a more upright profile compared to the softer, crossover-styled Bayon sold in Europe today. Reports estimate the India-spec car could grow to around 4.2-4.3 metres in length, up from the current model’s 4.18 metres, positioning it between the Venue and the next-generation Creta.

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Hyundai Bayon: Level 2 ADAS

Multiple sightings have shown front parking sensors and a radar module mounted low on the front bumper — hardware typically associated with Level 2 driver-assistance systems instead of basic parking aids.

Hyundai Bayon: A CNG Variant

Unlike Hyundai’s existing sub-4-metre CNG models, spy shots and accompanying reports suggest the Bayon will be the brand’s first vehicle over 4 metres to get a factory-fitted CNG powertrain, using an underbody-mounted tank rather than one eating into boot space.

Hyundai Bayon Interior

Hyundai Bayon: Dual 12.3-inch Screens

Interior spy shots point to a dual-screen setup combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with an equally sized touchscreen alongside ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat and an electric sunroof — a feature set that would push the segment’s comfort bar higher.

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Hyundai Bayon: Engine Likely Shared With Creta

The powertrain is expected to be the familiar 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 113hp and 143.8Nm, already in use on the Creta SUV, instead of a new unit developed specifically for this model.

With Hyundai India yet to officially confirm specifications, these details remain based on what’s visible on test mules rather than a factory announcement — worth keeping in mind before treating any of these as final.

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