Hyundai India has released design sketches of the upcoming Bayon SUV as the company begins revealing more details ahead of its planned launch during the festive season this year.
The new Bayon will occupy a position between the Hyundai Venue and Creta in the company’s Indian SUV lineup. The latest sketches offer an early look at its exterior and interior design, while some additional details have emerged from earlier test vehicle sightings.
Design
The 2026 Hyundai Bayon gets a sculpted bonnet and a prominent 3D Hyundai logo at the front. The SUV also features inverted L-shaped LED daytime running lights and a large, chunky skid plate that gives the front end a more substantial appearance.
Roof rails are also visible in the sketches, adding to the SUV styling.
Earlier spy images have provided more information about the production-spec model. These include newly designed alloy wheels, a revised grille and a shark-fin antenna.
At the rear, the Bayon is expected to feature LED taillights and a rear bumper-mounted recess for the number plate. An integrated spoiler will also form part of the design.
The combination of these changes suggests that the India-spec Bayon will receive a distinct visual identity while retaining the compact SUV proportions expected from the model.
Interior
The design sketches provide a preview of the cabin layout as well.
The dashboard appears to feature a single-piece panel housing two screens, giving the interior a more technology-focused appearance. A three-spoke steering wheel is also visible.
Other details shown in the sketches include paddle shifters, a redesigned centre console and updated door elements.
The cabin is also expected to feature a wireless charging pad. Vertically stacked air-conditioning vents positioned at either end of the dashboard are another notable design element.
While the sketches do not reveal every feature that will be offered in the production model, they indicate that Hyundai is planning a cabin with a combination of digital displays and revised physical controls.
Positioning
The Bayon will be positioned between the Venue and Creta in Hyundai India’s SUV portfolio.
This placement gives Hyundai another option for buyers looking for an SUV that sits above the Venue in size and positioning but below the Creta.
The model is scheduled to make its Indian debut during the festive season, although detailed launch information and variant specifications are yet to be confirmed.
The Bayon’s positioning will also place it in a competitive part of the Indian SUV market, where buyers have several options across different price and size categories.
Powertrain
Hyundai has not yet disclosed complete powertrain details for the India-spec Bayon.
The SUV is expected to be offered with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. A CNG version is also expected to join the range.
Transmission choices could include both manual and automatic options.
One notable possibility is an automatic transmission paired with the CNG powertrain. If Hyundai introduces such a combination in India, it would be a first for the carmaker in the country’s passenger vehicle lineup.
However, these powertrain details remain expectations until Hyundai officially confirms the specifications.
Features
The latest sketches point to several features that could be part of the Bayon’s equipment list.
These include a dual-screen dashboard setup, paddle shifters, wireless smartphone charging and redesigned air-conditioning vents.
The exterior could also receive LED lighting, roof rails, redesigned alloy wheels and an integrated spoiler.
Hyundai is likely to reveal more information about the SUV closer to its launch. Details such as variants, dimensions, engine specifications, transmission combinations and equipment will be important in establishing how the Bayon fits into the company’s existing range.
Launch
The upcoming Hyundai Bayon is expected to launch in India during the festive season this year.
For now, Hyundai has started its product reveal with design sketches, giving prospective buyers an early look at the SUV’s styling and cabin layout.
The model’s positioning between the Venue and Creta, along with the expected petrol and CNG powertrain options, could make it an important addition to Hyundai’s Indian SUV portfolio.
More information about pricing, variants and specifications is expected as the launch approaches. Until Hyundai confirms those details, the available information should be considered preliminary.
The new Bayon is therefore shaping up as a compact SUV with a revised exterior, a technology-focused cabin and multiple potential powertrain options for the Indian market. Its final specifications and pricing will determine how it fits into Hyundai’s broader SUV lineup once it arrives during the festive season.
