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 India (@HyundaiIndia) September 14, 2026
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.
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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.










