Buying a Hyundai SUV this festive season? The Bayon, Venue and Creta offer three quite different choices

The Venue starts at ₹7.99 lakh, the Bayon at ₹9.99 lakh and the Creta at ₹10.90 lakh, ex-showroom. Those are entry prices: the ranges overlap, so a higher Bayon variant can cost more than an entry level Creta.

The Bayon measures 4,245mm in length, against the Venue’s 3,995mm. Its 2,600mm wheelbase is another useful number to check. The larger exterior does not establish a rear seat comfort winner; that still calls for a back to back showroom sit.

Hyundai offers the Bayon with a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115PS and 143.8Nm. Buyers can choose a six speed manual or an iVT automatic. The launch range does not offer the Venue’s turbo petrol or diesel options.

The Venue offers 1.2 litre petrol, 1.0 litre turbo petrol and 1.5 litre diesel choices. The Creta also spans naturally aspirated petrol, turbo petrol and diesel, all at 1.5 litres. Transmission availability changes with the engine and variant.

The Bayon’s headline features include dual 12.3 inch displays and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS. Availability depends on the variant. Compare the actual equipment lists alongside prices; the launch headline alone cannot tell you what the version in your budget includes.