Hyundai has started taking bookings for the Bayon at ₹11,000, both online and at dealers. The compact SUV is expected to launch around Diwali 2026, most likely in the October window. It will sit between the Venue and Creta, and Hyundai has confirmed a Creta-sourced 1.5L petrol under the bonnet. The big question buyers are asking: put your name down now, or wait for the price?
Hyundai Bayon bookings open: what it costs to reserve one
You can book the Hyundai Bayon right now for ₹11,000, either online or at a Hyundai dealership. Hyundai has teased the design in a set of short clips and confirmed the India launch is coming around Diwali 2026. That points to an October window, though Hyundai hasn't locked an exact date yet. The Bayon will slot between the Venue and Creta in Hyundai's India lineup. So this is a genuinely new size for the brand, not just a rebadge.
Bayon design: what the teasers reveal, front to back
From the teasers, the front gets inverted L-shaped LED DRLs (daytime running lights) joined by a black trim strip. The main headlights are stacked vertically and sit low, flanking a small grille in the bumper. Look at it side-on and the crossover shape shows up: a sloping roofline, a kink in the window near the rear pillar, roof rails, and dual-tone alloy wheels. At the back you get a roof spoiler, inverted L-shaped tail lights, a rear wiper, and 'Bayon' badging on the tailgate. Inside, a teaser sketch shows a 3-spoke steering wheel and a connected twin-screen setup, much like Hyundai's newer cars. The India-spec Bayon is tuned for local taste, not a copy of the European hatchback that wears the same name.
Hyundai Bayon expected price in India: where it sits
Our expected price for the Bayon is ₹8–14 lakh (ex-showroom). Some estimates peg it a bit narrower, around ₹10–12.5 lakh, but nothing is official yet. On-road cost will be higher once you add road tax, registration and insurance, and that varies by state. Since it slots between the Venue and Creta, the pricing needs to be careful. Go too high and it eats into Creta sales. Go too low and it steps on the Venue and Exter. The final number is the whole story here.
Powertrain and specifications: 1.5L petrol confirmed, CNG likely
Hyundai has confirmed the Bayon gets the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine borrowed from the Creta. That means around 114 bhp, with a choice of manual and CVT (automatic) gearboxes. It's a smooth, proven motor, tuned more for easy city and highway drives than outright punch. Our data also expects a CNG option later, which would help buyers who want lower running costs. Hyundai hasn't shared official mileage figures yet, so treat any number as unconfirmed for now.
Features and safety: dual screens, ADAS and a sunroof, likely
The Bayon is likely to get a dual-screen setup: a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen for infotainment. Expect leatherette seats, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof on higher trims. On safety, Hyundai could offer six airbags as standard, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a tyre pressure monitor, and Level 2 ADAS (safety tech that can brake and steer for you in some situations). All of this is expected, not confirmed. But it lines up with what Hyundai already offers on the Venue and Creta.
Bayon vs Magnite, Punch and Exter: will the price hold up?
Take the Nissan Magnite, priced ₹5.68–11.16 lakh. If the Bayon starts near ₹8 lakh, that's about ₹2.3 lakh more at the base. But the Bayon offers more power (114 bhp vs the Magnite's turbo 100 bhp) and expected Level 2 ADAS, which the Magnite doesn't have. Its own sibling, the Hyundai Exter, tops out at ₹10.43 lakh, and the Tata Punch at ₹10.77 lakh. All three rivals stay under ₹11 lakh at the top. So the Bayon will be asking a clear premium, and buyers will want the extra size, tech and badge to justify it.
Should you book the Bayon now or wait for the launch?
Our honest read: the Bayon looks a promising package with modern design, expected ADAS and Hyundai's strong service network. But the ₹8–14 lakh band is very wide, and the final price will decide everything. The ₹11,000 booking is refundable-style money and gets you in the early queue. If you want the earliest delivery and trust the brand, put your name down. If you're weighing it against the Magnite, Punch or Exter on value, wait for the official price and mileage before you commit.
References: Hyundai India — official website
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