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- Hyundai has confirmed the launch of the Bayon SUV in India.
- The Bayon name comes from the city of Bayonne in south-western France, and Hyundai already sells a crossover by this name in global markets.
- The India-spec SUV will get an upright stance with a flat roof, roof rails, squared wheel arches and conventional door handles, along with features like a dual digital display, 360-degree camera, sunroof and ADAS.
- The Bayon may come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG option, which would make it Hyundai's first mid-size SUV in CNG form.
- The SUV will be positioned between the Venue and Creta, targeting buyers who want a bigger car with the lower running cost of CNG.
What to watch next
- Official launch date and price announcement from Hyundai
- Confirmation of engine and CNG options for the India-spec Bayon
- How the Bayon competes with Maruti in the mid-size SUV segment
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- Hyundai Motor India product portfolio expansion· weeks
- Indian SUV market competitors increased market competition· weeks
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