Hyundai recently unveiled the name of its upcoming SUV, BC4i, for the Indian market. This SUV will be officially called the Bayon and is expected to be launched in the market soon. Based on the information available online, here is what to expect from the upcoming Bayon SUV.
The Bayon is a mid-size SUV, which means it will measure slightly over 4 metres. The SUV will be positioned between the Hyundai Venue and the Hyundai Creta. This would actually give customers more options in this particular segment. Hyundai will also price the Bayon quite aggressively, and it will compete with the likes of the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
The Hyundai Bayon, as we already know, is based on the Bayon crossover sold abroad. However, the brand has made several changes to the exterior design, and the Indian version looks a lot boxier and more SUV-like than the older models sold internationally. The Bayon SUV will be offered with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This is the same engine that Hyundai offers in the Creta. This engine generates 115 bhp and 143 Nm of torque. It will be offered with an IVT and manual transmission.
It was earlier rumoured that Hyundai would be launching the Bayon with a strong-hybrid-ready 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. However, this is unlikely to happen, and along with the hybrid, Hyundai won’t be offering a diesel engine either. The Hyundai Bayon will also be the first mid-size SUV from the brand to get a factory-fitted CNG kit with an underbody CNG tank. The SUV will be paired with the same petrol engine and a manual transmission.
The BC4i or the Bayon will be offered with a premium-looking cabin like most Hyundai models. From the latest test mule images, it looks like the Hyundai Bayon will be getting a grey-and-black-themed cabin, similar to what we saw in the Venue. We also expect to see the new Hyundai steering wheel with Morse code (four dots) on it. The Bayon will get a curved display on the dashboard. One of them is a touchscreen infotainment system, while the other is a similarly sized digital driver display. It looks like the UI on the screen is different from the existing Hyundai models.
Other than this, Hyundai will offer premium features like electrically adjustable seats, seat ventilation, a panoramic sunroof, leatherette upholstery, an auto-dimming IRVM, automatic climate control, Level 2 ADAS, and many more features with the Bayon. Along with the convenience features, Hyundai will be offering a host of safety features like six airbags, parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and more.
Hyundai has recently released a teaser video, and in the video, it revealed the name of the Bayon SUV. The teaser is actually a hint at what to expect from the SUV. It also hints that the SUV is almost ready, and the launch is expected to happen in the coming months. The Bayon is expected to be launched around the festive season this year. We hope to see the Bayon hit the market by October this year.