Hyundai names Bayon its next India-bound global SUV
Hyundai has put a name to its next India-market SUV: Bayon, a global model the company says will join its Indian SUV line-up.
- September 14, 2026
What Happened
Hyundai Motor India Limited announced on September 14, 2026, from Gurugram, that its much-anticipated upcoming SUV will be called the Bayon. The company describes it as an intelligent SUV and a new global model, and casts the reveal as the opening of a new phase for its business in India.
The Bayon will slot into Hyundai's Indian SUV range as a compact model, with CarWale placing it above Venue and below Creta. Hyundai says the vehicle is a new addition to its SUV line-up and reflects what it calls a fresh approach to intelligent mobility, blending innovation, expression and emotion.
- The name is Bayon, announced on September 14, 2026.
- It is a new global SUV for India, described by the company as intelligent.
- It becomes part of Hyundai's existing SUV line-up.
- CarWale places the compact SUV above Venue and below Creta.
- Hyundai says it will release additional information shortly.
The name comes from Bayonne, a French Basque Country city that Hyundai describes as having a distinctive character and a dynamic spirit. According to the company, the choice reflects its global design philosophy and signals an SUV made for an evolving India, evoking exhilaration and adventure.
September 14, 2026
The company made the announcement from Gurugram and said more detail will follow soon.
Why this matters
The name reveal matters to Indian SUV buyers: Hyundai says the Bayon joins its existing SUV line-up, and CarWale places it above Venue and below Creta as a compact model. Further vehicle details remain pending.
Terms in This Story
- SUV
- A sport utility vehicle, a taller-bodied passenger vehicle type.
- compact SUV
- A small SUV, usually positioned below a brand's mid-size models.
- HMIL
- Hyundai Motor India Limited, the company's Indian subsidiary.
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