New Hyundai SUV to Sit Between Venue and Creta

Hyundai is bringing a new SUV to India that will sit between the Venue and Creta, and the company has now teased it ahead of its launch. Called the Hy...

Hyundai is bringing a new SUV to India that will sit between the Venue and Creta, and the company has now teased it ahead of its launch. Called the Hyundai Bayon, the SUV is expected to give Hyundai a new option for buyers who find the Venue a little small but the Creta a step too large or expensive. The Bayon has already made a name for itself in international markets, and its India version could bring a different design, more features and a fresh position in Hyundai's SUV line-up.

Hyundai Bayon Teased: What Do We Know?

The latest teaser gives us the first official look at the upcoming Hyundai Bayon for India. Hyundai has not revealed every detail yet, but the teaser confirms that the company is preparing the SUV for the Indian market.

The Bayon name is already familiar in Europe, where Hyundai sells it as a compact crossover positioned below the Kona.

For India, however, Hyundai appears to be giving the Bayon a different job.

It will sit above the Venue and below the Creta, creating a new space in Hyundai's SUV portfolio.

Why Hyundai Needs a Car Between Venue and Creta

Hyundai's current SUV range has a noticeable jump between the Venue and Creta.

The Venue is aimed at the compact SUV buyer who wants a relatively small car for city use. The Creta, meanwhile, moves into a larger and more premium category.

That leaves buyers who want something larger and more premium than the Venue but do not want to stretch to the Creta.

The Bayon could fill this gap.

This positioning also gives Hyundai another product to compete with compact and midsize SUVs from brands such as Kia, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Hyundai Bayon Design

The international Bayon has a distinctive crossover design rather than following the traditional upright SUV shape.

It gets a sharp front end, slim lighting elements and a relatively tall body. The rear design is also quite different from the Venue and Creta, giving the Bayon its own identity.

For India, Hyundai could make some design and equipment changes to suit local buyers.

The teaser should reveal more about the India-spec model as Hyundai moves closer to the launch.

Expected Features

If Hyundai wants to position the Bayon between the Venue and Creta, features will be an important part of the package.

The SUV could get equipment such as:

• Large touchscreen infotainment system

• Digital driver display

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

• Automatic climate control

• Connected-car technology

• Sunroof

• Multiple airbags

• 360-degree camera

• ADAS, depending on the final variant

• Premium audio system

• LED lighting

However, the final equipment list will depend on the India-spec model and its variants.

What About the Engine?

Hyundai has not yet revealed the complete India-spec powertrain details.

The Bayon's positioning suggests that Hyundai could use one of its existing petrol engines rather than introducing an entirely new powertrain.

A turbo-petrol option would make sense for buyers looking for stronger performance, while an automatic transmission could help the SUV appeal to city buyers.

The exact engine, gearbox and specifications are expected to be announced closer to the launch.

Hyundai Bayon vs Venue vs Creta

The biggest difference will be positioning.

This could make the Bayon an interesting choice for buyers who have outgrown the Venue but do not necessarily need the size or price of the Creta.