Preparations for the launch of Hyundai Bayon in India are complete. Hyundai has started bookings for this SUV. The company will unveil this new SUV on 26 October 2026. Its biggest feature will be the generative AI voice assistant available in it, which will help with a number of tasks, including answering questions from the driver and passengers.

Customers can buy it online or by visiting the company’s dealership for Rs. 11,000 can be booked. According to the company, it plans to start its deliveries during the festive season. However, its price has not been announced yet. Its complete details will be revealed at the time of launch.

Option of petrol engine and two gearboxes

According to media reports, the Hyundai Bayon may be powered by a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder MPi petrol engine. This engine generates 115 PS of power and 144 Nm of torque. In this, customers will get the option of a 6-speed manual gearbox and Hyundai’s IVT automatic gearbox. That means the company has focused on regular petrol engine along with technology in this SUV.

The voice assistant will be equipped with Perplexity AI

One of Bayon’s most unique features is its generative AI voice assistant. Said to be a first of its kind offering from Hyundai Motor India. It uses Perplexity’s AI technology and SoundHound AI’s voice technology. With its help, people sitting in the car will be able to ask questions like a normal conversation. For example, they can get weather information, plan a trip, find hotels and restaurants, or inquire about nearby shopping destinations. Apart from this you will also be able to know the scores and updates of the games.

The SUV will also have more than 500 voice commands that can work without internet. With their help, many important features of the car can be controlled by voice. These commands will be available in English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu languages.

Estimated price

The Hyundai Bayon is expected to be priced between ₹9.00 lakh to ₹17.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and most variants are likely to be priced between ₹10.00 lakh to ₹15.00 lakh. In India, it can compete with vehicles like Maruti Suzuki FRONX, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.