Hyundai BAYON SUV to make global debut on March 2
South Korean automaker Hyundai will unveil its BAYON model tomorrow, i.e. March 2. It will be the company's smallest SUV and shall be initially available in Europe. As for the highlights, the car will have a sporty look and an all-black cabin with many tech features. It should be offered with a choice of two engines sourced from the new-generation i20. Here's our roundup.
The car will have a single-piece grille
The Hyundai Bayon will have an eye-catching design, featuring a single-piece grille with split LED lamps, silvered skid plates, and a body-colored bumper holding triangular LED headlights. It will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels. Raised arrow-shaped LED taillights, a dual-tone bumper with reflectors, and an LED stripe across the boot line will grace the rear end.
It will be offered with a choice of two engines
The Hyundai BAYON should be offered with two Euro-5 compliant petrol engine options: an 84hp, 1.2-liter motor and a 118hp, 1.0-liter turbocharged unit. Transmission duties will be taken care of by a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
It should have a 'floating' touchscreen infotainment console
Details regarding the interiors of the Hyundai BAYON are currently unavailable. However, it should have a spacious blacked-out cabin with dashboard-integrated air conditioning vents and a 4-spoke multifunctional steering wheel. It should house an analog instrument cluster with a multi-information display (MID) and a 'floating' touchscreen infotainment console. All standard safety features including multiple airbags and a parking camera should also be available.
Hyundai BAYON: Pricing and availability
Details related to the pricing and availability of the Hyundai BAYON are likely to be announced tomorrow. However, it will reportedly cost around £20,000 (approximately Rs. 20 lakh).
