Hyundai is also one of the largest car brands in the international market. Recently Hyundai revealed the Bayon, an entry-level crossover which for Indian context will sit between the Venue and Creta. In Europe and other markets it is the replacement to the i20 Active. Find out below about the Hyundai Bayon revealed for 2021. Last week, Hyundai teased a new subcompact crossover known as the Bayon. Slotting in below the Kona in Europe, the Bayon will become the brand's new entry-level crossover there. Since we already. While we're patiently waiting for Hyundai to dip its toes into the pickup truck and performance segments with the Santa Cruz and that mid-engined sports car, the Asian brand is rolling out yet.
Hyundai will introduce the new Bayon entry-level compact crossover for the European markets on March 2, 2021. The Hyundai Bayon name is based on Bayonne city in southwest France, which is known for outdoor sporting activities such as sailing and rock climbing.
To be sold in Europe, the Hyundai Bayon will measure around 4 meters in length and will slot below the Kona. The new model is based on the new-gen i20 and will replace the i20 Active. This crossover feature the brand’s “Sensuous Sportiness” design language and will share the funky design of the Kona. It gets the signature cascading grille and split headlamp setup, which is common in new Hyundai SUVs.
The Hyundai Bayon gets a large grille, which is complemented by an upper horizontal slat between the LED DRLs. At the back, the crossover has new tail-lamps with an LED signature designed to look like an arrow. There is a light bar at the rear end, which will connect the two tail-lights.
The cabin of the Hyundai Bayon is likely to be inspired by the new i20. It could share the large touchscreen infotainment system and instrument console from the hatchback sibling. The crossover is likely to receive Bluelink connected car tech, wireless charging, adaptive cruise control, lane follow assist, front collision avoidance, blind spot detection and others.
Hyundai Bayon Images
Hyundai Bayon Images
Based on the new i20 hatchback, the Hyundai Bayon will rival the Ford EcoSport and the VW T-Cross in Europe. It is likely to be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that offers two states of tunes – 100bhp/172Nm and 120bhp/172Nm. Transmission options are likely to include a 6MT and a 7-speed DCT. Like the i20, the new Bayon could also get a new 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 82bhp and 113Nm of torque.
European media speculates that the new entry-level Hyundai Bayon could also receive a performance variant at a later stage. Expected to be positioned against the Ford Puma ST and the Toyota Yaris Cross GT, the Bayon performance model could receive a 204bhp, 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
The Hyundai Bayon will make its debut on March 2, with the carmaker’s European division confirming the date via its social media channels. First announced last November, the compact B-segment SUV is named after Bayonne city in France, continuing the trend set by other models in the company’s line-up.
In terms of design, previous teasers reveal the Bayon to have a rather striking look, with DRL strips flanking a slim upper grille. Meanwhile, the main headlamps, along with indicators additional air inlets, are positioned at the edges of the bumper beside a large lower grille.
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At the rear is an angular tailgate with arrowhead-shaped taillights, the latter joined by what appears to be a thin light bar. Both the front and rear design create the visual impression of width, even if the model is meant to be a compact one.
Hyundai hasn’t provided any technical details for now, but it is reported that the Bayon will have a lot in common with the latest i20. It’s also claimed that the model will be the replacement for the Active model in selected markets.
For engines, expect three-cylinder turbocharged engines to be offered, along with a choice of manual and dual-clutch transmissions. A performance N variant is also another possibility, given that there is such an option with the i20.
Hyundai Bayonne
When launched, the Bayon will be Hyundai’s answer to models like the Ford Puma and Toyota Yaris Cross, both based on the brands’ own B-segment hatchbacks, namely the Fiesta and Yaris. We’ll only know more about the Bayon when it is revealed soon.