Hyundai Bayon, the upcoming compact crossover from the South Korean carmaker, will replace the i20 Active in the European markets. Measuring around 4 meters in length, the model will sit below the Kona in the company’s global product lineup. While the Bayon will see a release in Europe in the first quarter of this year, there is no official word on its India launch.
The compact crossover will feature Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design philosophy similar to the newly-launched i20 hatchback. Recently, the carmaker released a few teaser pictures revealing its front design. The split headlamp setup with LED DRLs placed on upper side of the large grille looks similar to the Kona SUV. At the back, the compact crossover will feature new arrow-shaped LED taillamps connected via a light bar.
The leaked images reveal that the interior of the Bayon SUV will share resemblance to the new i20 hatchback including the dashboard design. The model will be equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity along with Hyundai’s BlueLink Connected Car features, wireless charger and energy recovery system. Read – Hyundai Creta 7-Seater SUV Launch Details Out
On the safety front, the Hyundai Bayon will offer multiple airbags, adaptive cruise control, front collision avoidance, blindspot collision avoidance, reverse and cross collision avoidance, speed-limit adaptive system and lane follow assist.
Reports suggest that the upcoming Hyundai Bayon might come with two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol and a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol. The naturally aspirated motor will be tuned for generating two different outputs – 100bhp with 172Nm and 120bhp with 172Nm. The turbo-petrol unit will push out a peak power of 82bhp and 113Nm of torque. The compact crossover will be available with three gearbox options – a 5-speed manual (1.2L NA only), a 6-speed MT and a 7-speed DCT (1.0L turbo only).
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