Hyundai Bayon crossover unveiled

The Bayon shares its platform with the latest i20 and replaces the i20 Active in the European market.

Hyundai has revealed the Bayon crossover. The car shares its platform with the latest i20 and replaces the i20 Active in the European market.

The Hyundai Bayon is named after the French city of Bayonne. It features a large radiator grille and triangular headlamp clusters that give it a quirky look. The rear has an unconventional design as well. It features V-shaped tail lamps with a light bar.

The interior of the Bayon is identical to the new i20. It features a touchscreen infotainment head-unit and a digital instrument cluster. The car also borrows the i20's switchgear and 4-spoke steering wheel.

The Bayon comes with two engine options. These include a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit that puts out 83 BHP and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit with mild-hybrid tech that is available in two states of tune - 99 BHP and 118 BHP. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed iMT.