Hyundai previews Bayon SUV for India, positioned between Venue and Creta

Hyundai Motor India has revealed Bayon design sketches ahead of an expected festive-season launch. The urban SUV is likely to sit between the Venue and Creta, with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and possible factory-fitted CNG option reported.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 13:10 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 13:36 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Hyundai Motor India unveiled design sketches for the Bayon SUV, expected to launch around the festive season between Venue and Creta. The urban-focused model

Key facts

  • 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (expected)
  • over 4 metres

What changed

Hyundai Motor India unveiled design sketches for the Bayon SUV, expected to launch around the festive season between Venue and Creta. The urban-focused model may get a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a factory-fitted CNG option.

Why this matters

Hyundai dealers should prepare to position Bayon as a distinct urban-SUV step-up from Venue, using festive-season demand and potential CNG availability to limit overlap with Creta.

What to watch

  • Official launch date, ex-showroom pricing and variant ladder.
  • Confirmation of factory-fitted CNG, automatic transmission and powertrain specifications.
  • Distance in price and equipment from top-end Venue and entry-level Creta trims.
  • Booking pace, dealer allocation, waiting periods and festive-period finance offers.
  • Competitor discounting or model updates in the compact and mid-compact SUV segments.