Hyundai Bayon bookings start: 7 things family car buyers should check before choosing the new SUV

Hyundai has scheduled the Bayon’s India launch for October 26, with bookings available for ₹11,000. Its booking announcement says detailed delivery timelines will be communicated at launch. Before paying, ask the dealer for written cancellation terms and an itemised quotation when prices are announced.

Hyundai describes the India-spec Bayon as a 4.2-metre SUV. For a family buyer, that makes a showroom visit useful: try the rear seat with your usual passengers, check the boot with your luggage and measure your parking space before deciding whether the size works.

The announced powertrain is a four-cylinder, 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine producing 115 PS and 144 Nm. Buyers can choose a six-speed manual or IVT automatic. During a test drive, compare low-speed response and parking manoeuvres before choosing the transmission for your regular commute.

Hyundai says the generative AI assistant combines Perplexity intelligence with SoundHound voice technology. Listed uses include planning itineraries and suggesting restaurants. Treat those as manufacturer-described capabilities: try your own requests during a demonstration, and ask about connectivity requirements and any continuing service charges.

The Bayon also has more than 500 embedded voice commands that Hyundai says work without an internet connection. Supported languages include Hindi, Hinglish, English, Tamil, Bengali and Telugu. Test the functions you actually use, rather than assuming every conversational AI request will work offline.

Hyundai lists two 12.3-inch curved displays, more than 70 Bluelink features and OTA updates for up to 19 controllers. Before choosing a variant, ask which features it includes, the subscription terms for connected services and how updates are installed.

Hyundai’s booking release says the Bayon is engineered for five-star Indian safety standards. That wording describes a design objective; it does not establish an independently awarded rating. Ask for the actual crash-test report when available and the safety equipment fitted to your chosen variant.