Hyundai’s upcoming Bayon-based compact SUV (codename: Bc4i) was recently spied testing abroad, revealing fresh details about its exterior design. The India-bound SUV is expected to share the same underpinnings as the global-spec Bayon crossover, and will slot between the sub-compact Exter and the compact Venue SUV in India. It is expected to launch by Q3 2026.
- Bayon-based compact SUV to get new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Gets an exterior design similar to the Venue compact SUV
Hyundai Bayon-based compact SUV exterior details
Camouflaged mule features LED light setups and a resemblance to the Venue
At first glance, the overall silhouette of the SUV is reminiscent of the Venue. The front-end features a split LED headlamp setup with the DRL signatures looking similar to those of the Venue, and has generous body cladding on the lower part of the bumper. The side profile, including the window line and cladding over the wheel arches, also looks similar, and it gets a new set of alloy wheels. Though camouflaged for the most part, the back-end comes with a different design for the LED tail-light setup. While spy shots don’t reveal the interior, it could likely come well-equipped with features like other Hyundai models.
Hyundai Bayon-based compact SUV powertrain details
To get new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol; a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol is also expected
The Bayon-based compact SUV will debut with a new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine being developed by Hyundai. This engine sits between the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine used in compact models and the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine doing duty in mid-size models in the brand’s lineup. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine is also being developed to be hybrid-ready as part of the car maker’s hybrid-powered model strategy. Expect it to be paired with either a DCT or an e-CVT gearbox. A 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which currently serves the likes of the i20 N Line and Venue, could also be part of the lineup. It could be paired with a manual or a DCT gearbox.
Hyundai Bayon-based compact SUV expected price
Could likely be priced in the Rs 7 lakh to Rs 15 lakh range ex-showroom
Expect the price of the Bayon-based compact SUV to range from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Toyota Taisor, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite.
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