Hyundai Bayon HX5: Value for Money Variant Launched
New Delhi, November 14: Hyundai Bayon HX5 Launches in India
The Hyundai Bayon has officially entered the Indian market, with 3,449 units sold in October. The SUV is priced between ₹9.99 lakh and ₹17.99 lakh ex-showroom, with key trim levels including HX2, HX3, HX3+, HX5, HX6, HX8, and HX10. The HX5 is positioned as a mid-variant and is considered a value-for-money (VFM) option, particularly as it introduces the IVT automatic transmission option.
Pricing Details
The ex-showroom price for the manual variant of the Bayon HX5 is ₹12.44 lakh, while the IVT automatic variant is priced at ₹13.84 lakh, creating a price difference of ₹1.40 lakh between the two. If you are considering purchasing this variant, we provide a detailed overview of its design, interior, and features.
Exterior Features
The exterior of the Bayon HX5 includes single projector headlamps, sleek LED DRLs, positioning lamps, LED tail lamps, and rear LED turn indicators. However, it lacks dual projector headlamps, front LED turn indicators, and puddle lamps. The HX5 is equipped with R17 styled steel wheels fitted with 215/55 tires, and it comes with a spare tire of size R15 with 195/65 tires. The boot space is a generous 505 liters, and the variant features body cladding, body-colored door handles, black-out pillars, roof rails, and a shark fin antenna. Electrically adjustable ORVMs are also included.
Interior Features
The interior of the Bayon HX5 showcases a dual-tone theme in black and olive gray. Key features include a dual curved panoramic display, a 4-dot steering wheel, OTA updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, a 6-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a wireless charger, a Type-C charging port, and steering-mounted controls. The HX5 also offers a single-pane electric sunroof, paddle shifters (IVT), power windows, tilt and telescopic steering, cruise control, and Hyundai BlueLink connected car technology. The driver’s seat height can be manually adjusted.
Safety Features
All variants of the Bayon come with over 35 standard safety features. The HX5 includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill start assist control, rear parking sensors, and a camera. However, it does not feature front and side parking sensors. Additional features comprise a manually adjustable IRVM, tire pressure monitoring system, and headlamp escort function.
Powertrain Specifications
The Bayon is powered by a single 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, generating 115 PS of power and 143.8 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and IVT automatic transmission. With its essential features, the Bayon HX5 variant is poised to be a value-for-money (VFM) choice for customers. In the Indian market, the Bayon competes directly with models like the Nissan Kicks, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Renault Duster, and Skoda Kushaq.