Hyundai Motor India: Limited (HMIL) has launched the Hyundai BAYON, an Intelligent Utility Vehicle, at a starting price of ₹9,99,900, ex-showroom. Developed around the philosophy “Intelligence That Moves”, the vehicle combines connected technology, driver assistance systems, comfort features and performance capabilities.
The BAYON is Hyundai Motor India’s first SUV to feature an in-built generative artificial intelligence voice assistant and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company also plans to export the India-manufactured vehicle to more than 50 international markets.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of HMIL, said the launch marked the beginning of a new product cycle for the company in India. He said the BAYON brings together connectivity, safety, technology and design, while supporting India’s role as a manufacturing and export base for Hyundai.
The vehicle’s technology package includes a generative AI voice assistant featuring Intelligence by Perplexity and voice AI powered by SoundHound AI. It is designed to respond to natural-language requests relating to travel, weather, hotels, restaurants, news and sports.
An NVIDIA-accelerated Connected Car Navigation Cockpit integrates graphics, navigation and connected services. The cabin features 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, along with more than 70 Hyundai Bluelink connected features, over-the-air updates for up to 19 controllers and more than 500 embedded voice commands. The system supports 10 regional and two international languages, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a Bose premium sound system. Hyundai Bluelink is included with a complimentary three-year subscription.
Safety features include Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS with 23 driver assistance functions, supported by three radars and 12 parking sensors. Other systems include Highway Driving Assist, navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Surround View Monitor and Blind-spot View Monitor.
Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, the BAYON uses a body structure incorporating 69% Advanced MultiGrade High-Strength Steel. Hyundai says the vehicle offers more than 80 safety features, with over 35 provided as standard across variants. These include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-start Assist Control, a roll-over sensor and a high-pressure tyre monitoring system.
The 2,600 mm wheelbase is designed to provide cabin space for occupants in both rows. Comfort features include ventilated front seats, an electrically adjustable eight-way driver’s seat, reclining rear seats, automatic climate control, rear air-conditioning vents and a panoramic sunroof.
Hyundai Motor India said the BAYON has been developed to combine connected mobility, driver assistance and everyday convenience in a single vehicle. Its launch adds a new model to the company’s Indian SUV portfolio while extending its export offering.
