Jammu: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Monday launched the Hyundai BAYON, an Intelligent Utility Vehicle engineered around the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves,” at a starting price of INR 9,99,900 (ex-showroom). Designed for modern customers who seek a seamless blend of innovation, technology and everyday versatility, Hyundai BAYON combines future-ready connectivity, advanced safety systems, premium comfort and powerful performance to deliver a truly intelligent mobility experience.
Commenting on the launch of Hyundai BAYON, Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “The launch of Hyundai BAYON marks the beginning of Hyundai’s next golden product cycle in India. BAYON is far more than a new SUV; it is a symbol of our commitment to delivering intelligent, future-ready mobility solutions that resonate with the aspirations of Indian customers. We are confident that BAYON will strengthen Hyundai’s leadership in innovation and become a highly desirable choice for customers seeking a smarter, safer and more connected driving experience.”
Developed around five customer-centric pillars – intelligence on, safety on, comfort on, performance on and style on – Hyundai BAYON has been crafted to deliver an intuitive and connected mobility experience that adapts to the evolving expectations of Indian customers.
HMIL’s first-ever Generative AI Voice Assistant, featuring Intelligence by Perplexity and Voice AI powered by SoundHound AI, enables customers to interact with the vehicle through seamless and natural conversations. The system can provide real-time information and intelligent assistance across areas such as travel itineraries, weather, hotels, restaurants, news and sports, creating a more intuitive relationship between the customer and the vehicle.[i]
Together, these technologies create an intelligent ecosystem that is connected, intuitive and designed to evolve with changing customer needs.
Hyundai BAYON offers more than 80 advanced safety features, including Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 advanced driver assistance features. Its intelligent safety ecosystem combines camera, radar and navigation-based technologies to support the driver across city roads, highways, junctions and parking situations.
With more than 35 safety features offered as standard across all variants, including Six Airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Roll Over Sensor, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – High, among others, Hyundai BAYON extends essential safety and driving-confidence technologies across its range.
A long wheelbase of 2,600 mm enables intelligent cabin packaging and generous headroom, legroom and shoulder room across both rows. Wider sculpted ergonomic seats with enhanced bolstering and superior under-thigh support contribute to a comfortable seating experience, while the intelligently crafted cabin creates a relaxed environment for everyday commuting and longer journeys.