Hyundai Bayon (2022)

Exterior design

Hyundai Bayon is characterised by a distinctive exterior design that separates it clearly from its competition. Unique design solutions, high-tech looking details and a clean look elevate it from the crowd.

At the front, a wide grille opens at the bottom, creating a solid stance. Three-part main lights combined with air intakes establish a unique look and architecture. A horizontal air intake band and DRLs establish width, and a lower skid plate confirms its SUV identity.

On the side, a dynamic shoulder provides a wedge-shaped appearance. The arrow-shaped C-pillar provides dynamic and unexpected architecture. This, in combination with fender feature and cladding, defines its unique character.

To the rear, arrow-shaped lights underline the pillar dynamics. Their far-out position creates a wide stance. In addition, a thin horizontal line connecting the taillights further emphasises width and connects the rear and the side in one gesture. Angular lines above the rear arch emphasise volume, creating a vivid section. The strong rear section and visually extended rear window initiate a unique and expressive rear design. Full LED lights and indicators complete its modern look.

Bayon is available with 15-inch steel wheels or 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels.

A total of nine exterior colours are available, including a new launch colour, Mangrove Green. An optional two-tone roof in Phantom Black is also available with several exterior colours.

Exterior colours:

• Mangrove Green Pearl [launch colour] with optional Phantom Black roof
• Phantom Black Pearl
• Polar White with optional Phantom Black roof
• Sleek Silver Metallic with optional Phantom Black roof
• Elemental Brass Metallic with optional Phantom Black roof
• Dragon Red Pearl with optional Phantom Black roof
• Aqua Turquoise Metallic with optional Phantom Black roof
• Aurora Grey Pearl
• Intense Blue Pearl with optional Phantom Black roof

Interior design

Hyundai Bayon features a clean, roomy, well-lit interior. There is a strong focus on maximising front and rear passenger comfort and increasing boot space. The interior is defined by a range of connectivity equipment, including a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 10.25-inch AVN or 8-inch Display Audio. Occupants can benefit from LED ambient lighting technology integrated into the front foot areas, door wells, and front door pull handle areas, as well as the storage area below the centre console.

A carefully selected neutral range of interior colours and materials provides maximum compatibility with the exterior colour range. A calm colour and trim concept with small and subtle accents creates a serene atmosphere that allows the driver to focus. Bayon comes standard with a Full Black cloth interior, with two other optional colour combinations available.

Interior colour trims:

• Full Black
• Dark Grey + Light Grey
• Dark Grey + Mangrove Green stitching and inserts

Roominess and convenience

Bayon delivers the comfort and storage space of an SUV with the agility and fuel efficiency of a B-segment vehicle. Its compact exterior size and its family-friendly interior mean customers can enjoy the best of both worlds: Its compact size makes it agile to handle, while its high seating position supports excellent visibility and makes it easy to enter. This also contributes to the safe and robust feeling customers have come to expect from Hyundai SUVs.

With 411 litres of boot space, Bayon stands out for its large amount of storage room. As such, Bayon stands out for its roominess and usability. An intelligent trunk cover that can be slid along the rear of the back seat to cover the cargo brings an added benefit.

At 4,180mm long, 1,775mm wide, and 1,490mm tall (or 1,500mm with 17-inch wheels), its dimensions strike a perfect balance between compactness and convenience. It features a wheelbase of 2,580mm. Excellent legroom will also ensure passengers experience a comfortable ride, whether they're sitting in the front seats or the rear: front passengers can enjoy 1,072mm of legroom, while rear passengers have 882mm.

As a true SUV, Hyundai Bayon offers a ground clearance of up to 183 mm (in combination with 17-inch wheels), higher than most other vehicles in the B-segment.

Class-leading connectivity and technology

As with other Hyundai models, Bayon offers advanced connectivity technology rarely found in its segment. It offers a best-in-class digital cockpit and top-line infotainment features.

Customers can choose between a 10.25-inch AVN screen or an 8-inch Display Audio. The 8-inch Display Audio includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, a 10.25-inch configurable digital cluster is available with different graphics, depending on the drive mode and the driver selection.

Two USB ports for the front passengers and one for the rear make it possible for up to three devices to charge simultaneously. One of the front ports also allows data transfer, enabling occupants to connect their phone to the vehicle's infotainment system. A premium Bose sound system completes the package, promising occupants a high-quality listening experience thanks to its eight speakers - including a subwoofer.

Available connectivity equipment:

• 10.25-inch digital cluster10.25-inch Audio Video Navigation (AVN)
• 8-inch Display Audio
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Offered wirelessly with 8-inch Display Audio)
• Bose Premium Sound System with eight speakers including a subwoofer
• "Sounds of Nature" configurable sound atmosphere
• Bluelink® Connected Car Services
• Wireless charging pad
• Three USB ports

Hyundai Bluelink® Connected Car services

Bayon is equipped with the latest version of Hyundai's Bluelink® technology, meaning users can benefit from state-of-the-art connected car services. Bluelink® includes services such as Connected Routing and a new User Profile feature. New to this generation of Bluelink® is Calendar Integration. This means the driver can mirror their Google or Apple calendar in the vehicle's infotainment system. If the calendar appointment also has an address, it can be imported directly into the vehicle's navigation system.

In addition, customers can locate, lock, and unlock their car remotely using the Bluelink® app, or check vehicle information such as maintenance required or fuel levels.

Bluelink® and LIVE Services features:

• Connected Routing: cloud-based navigation system that offers even more precise routes for daily driving
• Live Parking Services: now includes on-street parking price information in addition to availability of nearby parking space
• Calendar integration: drivers can sync their Google or Apple calendar with the car's infotainment system and navigate directly to appointments
• Remote services: drivers can lock/unlock their car and view vehicle status using the Bluelink® app
• Online voice recognition: powerful online (cloud-based) voice recognition that can control vehicle functions such as heating and cooling
• Find My Car: drivers can locate their vehicle easily if they forgot where they parked
• Send to car (POI): search for local points of interest and send results to car's satellite navigation
• Security: Vehicle alarm notification
• Maintenance: diagnostics and vehicle report (e.g., tyre pressure and airbags), driving information

A best-in-class safety package

Bayon shares its safe and robust DNA with the other members of the Hyundai SUV family, and it has the safety features to match. Another way it stands out in its segment, Bayon offers an extensive list of Hyundai SmartSense safety features. Many of them are included in the standard equipment already.

A number of semi-autonomous driving features set Hyundai Bayon apart from its competitors. Lane Following Assist (LFA) works to keep the vehicle centred in its lane. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) first sounds an alarm, then, if necessary, applies the brakes to prevent a collision from occurring. This feature includes car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection, as well as Junction Turning, which can apply the brakes to prevent a collision with an oncoming car when turning left at an intersection. Another advanced feature, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC), uses data from the vehicle's navigation system to adjust speed autonomously when driving on a highway or expressway.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) uses a front view camera and rear corner radar to monitor corners and, if another vehicle is detected, a visual alert appears on the exterior mirrors. Where necessary, BCA acts on the differential brake to avoid a collision or reduce the impact damage.

Bayon also includes several features that gently redirect the driver's attention when their focus slips. Driver Attention Warning (DAW) analyses driving patterns to help detect drowsy or distracted driving. This system works in tandem with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), which alerts the driver when the vehicle ahead of them starts moving forward and they do not react quickly enough. In addition, Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) notifies the driver before leaving the vehicle if sensors detect movement in the back seat. This makes Bayon even safer for rear passengers, including children or pets, making it a great choice for families.

Still, other features ensure safety when driving at low speeds, or when parking. Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse (PCA-R) provides a warning and, if necessary, applies the brakes when a rear obstacle is detected when the car is reversing slowly. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) assists drivers in a similar manner when they are backing out of a parking space and another car passes by. And Parking Assist (PA) allows for semi-autonomous parking, with a range of sensors and software working together to help drivers get into tight spaces.

In case of an accident, eCall will automatically alert emergency services if the vehicle's airbags are deployed. Alternatively, occupants can also activate this feature with the press of a button.

Available SmartSense safety features:

• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection and Junction Turning
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
• Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist-Reverse (PCA-R)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Warning (RCCW)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Parking Assist (PA)

Performance and powertrains

Bayon boasts excellent fuel efficiency and highly competitive CO2 emissions thanks to an updated Kappa engine family. The T-GDi is a downsized turbo-charged engine with direct injection for optimum efficiency. Bayon also features Hyundai's unique Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology, which regulates the duration of the valve opening and closing according to driving conditions. This optimises engine performance while also improving fuel efficiency, resulting in reduced emissions and saving fuel. Hyundai Bayon is also available with 48-volt mild hybrid technology (48V). The system comprises a 48-Volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). The MHSG generates kinetic energy from recuperation and stores it in the 48V battery system, where it can be used to stabilise the 12V on-board power supply and thus save fuel.

The 48V mild hybrid technology can be combined with an intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT), a unique technological pairing that ensures even more enhanced fuel savings and efficiency. iMT disengages the engine from the transmission when the driver releases the accelerator. This allows the vehicle to start coasting, reducing emissions and saving fuel. There are two different coasting levels associated with iMT: first, when the engine is idle, and second, when the engine is turned completely off. The engine is restarted again as soon as the driver presses either the brake or the accelerator pedal and starts running again in the same gear as when it was switched off. This results in better fuel efficiency with no compromises on performance.

At the top of the line-up is a 1.0-litre T-GDi engine with 48V and 120 or 100 PS. This can be coupled with the 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (6iMT) or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT).

The 100 PS version of the 1.0-litre T-GDi is also available without 48V and can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) or 7DCT.

The 1.0-litre T-GDi engine with and without 48V also comes with three drive modes to optimise the engine response and steering performance based on driving conditions. These are Eco, Normal and Sport.

A 1.2-litre MPi engine with 84 PS paired with 5MT is available as well.

Bayon is the first Hyundai SUV to come equipped with Rev Matching, a feature usually reserved for Hyundai's high-performance models. Rev matching automatically adjusts the revs of the engine when the driver shifts from a higher to a lower gear. Consequently, it allows smoother downshifts for a more comfortable ride. It is available for the 1.0-litre T-GDi engine when paired with the 7DCT for all drive modes, and for the 1.0-litre T-GDi engine with 48V when paired with the 6iMT in Sport mode.