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Hyundai Bayon review: 7.4/10, Good Buy

Hyundai · Petrol · ₹9.99L - ₹18.15L · Launched 26 Oct 2026

GenXT score: 7.4/10 · Verdict: Good Buy — based on 12 rated YouTube reviews (3 Must Buy, 8 Good Buy, 0 mixed, 1 negative). The score is the average of their ratings.

How the verdict works

  • Must Buy: 70% or more of reviewers positive, and at least 40% say Must Buy
  • Good Buy: positive is the largest group (including cars most reviewers liked but few called a Must Buy)
  • Decent Pick: mixed (Decent Pick) is the largest group, or no group leads
  • Wait & Watch: negative is the largest group, but half or fewer
  • Skip: negative is the largest group and more than half

Hyundai found the gap between the Venue and the Creta and parked a Tucson-faced crossover in it, with the Creta's engine and none of the Creta's turbo or diesel. Reviewers love the looks and the features, then squint at the top-end price tag.

About this car

Hyundai's new 4.2-metre mid-size SUV, built on the Global-K Enhanced platform and slotted between the Venue and the Creta, launched in India in late October 2026 as a more affordable rival to the Maruti Victoris. It uses the Creta's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (115 PS, 144 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or an iVT automatic, with a factory CNG variant planned for January 2027. Standouts include 205 mm ground clearance, dual 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a Bose system and six airbags across the range, with ex-showroom prices from ₹9.99 lakh to about ₹18.15 lakh. Verdict from twelve YouTube reviews across English, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil.

Score by aspect

  • Looks & Design: 8/10
  • Performance: 6.5/10
  • Comfort & Ride: 7.5/10
  • Mileage: 7/10
  • Features & Tech: 8.5/10
  • Value for Money: 7/10

What owners and reviewers like

  • Distinctive, Tucson-inspired design that Autocar India calls 'a return to form' for Hyundai, and Fuel Injected and ZigWheels agree grows on you, with 205 mm ground clearance
  • Smooth, refined 1.5-litre petrol with a chain-driven CVT that is easy in the city, plus a slick 6-speed manual (Autocar India, Motoroids, Meher Gear Head)
  • Loaded top variants: dual 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS that Autocar India says keeps the lane centre well, 360 camera, ventilated front seats and six airbags as standard
  • Comfortable, cushioned ride and supportive seats on 17-inch wheels: ZigWheels calls it 'soft, pillowy', PowerDrift gives the seats top marks
  • Cheapest mid-size SUV entry at ₹9.99 lakh, with PowerDrift, ZigWheels and King Indian naming the mid variants the value sweet spot
  • Practical shape: a boot of about 500 litres (measured to the roofline) with a spare tyre, and more width than the Venue

What to watch out for

  • Only a 115 PS naturally aspirated petrol: no turbo, diesel or hybrid, and the 'dash mode' adds little (Autocar India, ZigWheels, Daksh Agnihotri)
  • Top-end pricing is steep at about ₹18 lakh for the HX10 iVT, which King Indian, ZigWheels and Daksh Agnihotri think undercuts the value story, with a Creta as the obvious alternative
  • Rear space sits between a Venue and a Creta: tight for three abreast (Daksh Agnihotri), limited headroom for six-footers, and no rear sunshades or middle headrest (Autocar India)
  • City efficiency is modest against the ARAI 17.2 km/l (manual) and 18.6 km/l (CVT): Daksh Agnihotri saw 8-10 km/l and ZigWheels 12-15 km/l
  • Lower variants skip features: the HX5 has no rear headrests, 60:40 split seat or boot lamp (AutoTrend), and the HX8 lacks ADAS and an auto-dimming mirror (Fuel Injected)
  • Overlaps Hyundai's own Creta 1.5 petrol, which Daksh Agnihotri, Content With Cars and ZigWheels all question, and Hyundai says the 5-star rating is still to be confirmed

What each reviewer said

  • Autocar India (English) — Must Buy, 8/10
    “An enthusiastic first drive that loves the Tucson-inspired face, quirky cabin details, dual 12.3-inch screens and the 205 mm ground clearance, and calls the smooth, chain-driven CVT and the slick manual the highlights. Says the ride is a touch firmer than a Creta, the 'dash mode' adds little and rear headroom is tight for six-footers. Bottom line: a relaxed urban runabout that fits neatly between the Venue and the Creta.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Fuel Injected (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A variant-focused look at the second-top HX8 (₹15.09 lakh manual): the design feels fresh next to the Creta, with 205 mm ground clearance, a 360 camera, ventilated front seats, a big sunroof and six airbags. Misses ADAS, the large cluster and screen, Bose audio and an auto-dimming mirror. Bottom line: stretch the extra ₹1.55 lakh for the HX10 if you can; the HX8 only if its feature list is enough.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • MEHER GEAR HEAD (Telugu) — Must Buy, 8.5/10
    “A glowing Goa road-trip review of the IVT, praising the silent engine, easy city and highway driving, abundant storage and the Victoris-rivalling package. The only flaw offered is that it will not give instant pickup and torque. Recommends the IVT for city traffic and the 6-speed manual for fun. Bottom line: a near-flawless all-rounder, so test drive it.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Content With Cars (Malayalam) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A thoughtful Goa drive that explains why the Bayon exists between the Venue and the Creta, and likes the efficient 1.5-litre petrol, the planted European feel and the sorted ride. Notes the 'dash' mode is only a quick-kickdown trick and that it shows about 20 km/l on the highway. Bottom line: best for relaxed family drivers, and a sensible pick if the Venue feels small.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Daksh Agnihotri (Hindi) — Wait & Watch, 4.5/10
    “A long, blunt city-and-highway test that likes the premium cabin, handling and ADAS but finds the 115 PS engine breathless, three-abreast rear seating tight and city mileage around 8-10 km/l. Argues the pricing and positioning overlap the Creta. Bottom line: look at a Creta or Seltos automatic first, and wait for sharper pricing and an automatic lower down the range.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Najeeb Rehman KP (Malayalam) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A calm drive review that praises the premium-feeling two-tone cabin, sensible ADAS, linear power delivery and confident ground clearance. Finds the engine a little noisy and laggy when pushed and the ride mature rather than soft. Bottom line: a nice, easy car that suits family use.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • AutoTrend தமிழ் Channel 💚 (Tamil) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A walkaround of the HX5 automatic (₹13.84 lakh), the entry point to the automatics: roomy boot with about 320-330 litres usable under the parcel shelf, LED lamps, 17-inch wheels, wireless charger, auto climate and sunroof. Misses rear headrests, a 60:40 split seat and a boot lamp. Bottom line: a decent family variant, though the manual is better value.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • PowerDrift (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A balanced review that calls the Bayon comfortable, easy to drive and well finished, with excellent seats and a distinct look, though the steering lacks feel and the chassis and CVT get loud when pushed. Notes it is the cheapest mid-size entry point and undercuts most rivals including the Victoris. Bottom line: strong for city use and good value, without standing out in any one area.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • King Indian (Hindi) — Must Buy, 8.5/10
    “A drive review that rates the refined engine, modern design and ground clearance, but wants smaller touches such as a dual-clutch option, a keyhole and sensor tidy-up, and smaller mirrors. Says the ₹10-15 lakh variants are the value picks and the ₹18 lakh top model faces many alternatives. Bottom line: scores it 8.5 out of 10.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • ZigWheels (English) — Good Buy, 7/10
    “A questioning take that asks why it exists but finds the design grows on you, the cabin well built and the ride soft and pillowy. The 115 PS engine and 'dash boost' feel over-promised, it misses a diesel and top-end pricing should have been sharper. Bottom line: neutral enough to recommend, with the most value in the mid-spec variants.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Aayush ssm (Hindi) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A top-end ₹18 lakh CVT drive impressed by the ADAS and adaptive cruise, with a sensible no-nonsense feel and expected Hyundai service and resale. Flags the missing rear sunshades, a dated 8-speaker Bose system, an AI assistant that does little and a missing vanity mirror. Bottom line: a hassle-free pick, best bought in a mid variant.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Motoroids (English) — Good Buy, 7.5/10
    “A 20-question deep dive that finds the cabin spacious and tech-forward, the 1.5 petrol tractable (about 15-16 km/l in mixed IVT driving) and the pricing sensible. The IVT is recommended over the 6-speed manual, which takes about 13 seconds to 100 km/h. Bottom line: enthusiasts should look at a Venue N Line or Creta turbo, but everyone else should test drive it.” Watch the review on YouTube

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