The Hyundai Bayon SUV has been revealed, and it can initially go on sale as a substitute for the i20 Energetic in a number of worldwide markets. We inform you extra about it.
- Hyundai Bayon sits beneath the Creta and above the Venue
- Will get distinctive exterior styling and better floor clearance than the i20
- Will share plenty of inside bits from the i20
Hyundai Bayon: the place does it stand?
The Bayon is Hyundai’s reply to an extended record of crossover-SUVs bought abroad, beginning with the Volkswagen T-Cross, Nissan Juke and the Ford Puma, to call a number of. The identify of this Hyundai SUV is pronounced as ‘Bye-Onn’ and is impressed by the capital of France’s Basque Nation, which additionally reveals that the mannequin is primarily aimed toward European clients.
Hyundai Bayon: platform, exterior and inside particulars
The Bayon shares its underpinnings with the newest i20 however will get distinctive exterior styling that’s fairly just like the lately up to date Kona. These embrace the skinny DRLs and arrow-shaped headlamps. The arrow-shaped theme additionally continues on the again, which will get the same design.
The Bayon SUV will get sturdy shoulder strains on the facet, however the tapering roofline offers it extra of a crossover-like look. Robust cladding throughout and pretend skid plates at the back and front give it a extra rugged look. The Bayon doesn’t include any four- or all-wheel-drive gear and stays a front-wheel-drive automobile, identical to the i20.
The Hyundai Bayon will get a really acquainted wanting inside, as most of it’s a direct elevate from the i20. This consists of the all-black dashboard, switchgear, steering wheel and even the ten.25-inch show.
Hyundai says the Bayon is an City-focused automobile and its inside has been designed retaining in thoughts utility, area and luxury. A 2,580mm wheelbase (an identical to the i20’s) permits front-seat passengers 1,072mm of leg room, whereas the rear seats provide 882mm, and the 411-litre boot may be prolonged to 1,205 litres with the cut up rear bench folded flat.
Hyundai Bayon: engine and gearbox choices
Two engine choices are provided on the Bayon globally – a 1.2-litre petrol good for 84hp and a extra highly effective 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with mild-hybrid tech that’s out there in two states of tune, a 100hp or a 120hp. The 1.0 turbo-petrol shall be on provide in international locations just like the UK, which is not going to get the 1.2-litre engine. Gearbox choices will embrace a 5-speed guide or a 6-speed iMT, relying on the engine.
Hyundai Bayon: will it come to India?
There isn’t a information on the Bayon making it to our shores. Hyundai is, nevertheless, readying a brand new micro-SUV that shall be positioned beneath the Venue in India and can rival the upcoming Tata HBX (Timero). Moreover, the new Alcazar 6- and 7-seat SUV will hit the showrooms by June this 12 months. Hyundai can also be readying the i20 N-line for India, which might see a market launch someday this 12 months.
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