Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon is a five-door subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The Bayon is based on the third-generation i20 and is not offered with all-wheel drive.^[2]

Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai Bayon (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Model code	BC3 CUV
Production	2021–present
Assembly	Turkey: İzmit (Hyundai Assan)
Designer	Under the lead of SangYup Lee
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K2
Related	Hyundai i20 (BC3)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 turbo GDi I3 (Mild hybrid) 1.2 L Smartstream G1.2 I4 1.4 L Kappa II I4
Transmission	5/6-speed manual 6-speed automated manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid (1.0L I3)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length	4,180 mm (164.6 in)
Width	1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height	1,490–1,500 mm (58.7–59.1 in)
Curb weight	1,045–1,255 kg (2,304–2,767 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hyundai i20 Active[1]

Marketing

Revealed in March 2021, it is Hyundai's smallest SUV in their European line-up and slots below the Kona.^[3][4]

Designed primarily for the European market, the vehicle's name is a reference to the French city of Bayonne.^[5][6] Outside of Europe and Turkey, it is only offered in selected markets in Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa.

The Bayon facelift was revealed on 18 January 2024. Changes include a new front LED daytime running light that span across the top front fascia, an updated front fascia, updated front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheel designs, and added interior and safety features.^[7][8]

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  Rear view (pre-facelift)
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  Interior
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  2024 Bayon (facelift)
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  Rear view (facelift)

Powertrain

Specs^[9][10]

Model	Year	Transmission	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (official)	Top speed
Petrol
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi	2021–present	6-speed manual 6-speed clutchless manual	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4,500–6,000 rpm	17.5 kg⋅m (172 N⋅m; 127 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm	10.7s	183 km/h (114 mph)
		7-speed DCT			11.7s	181 km/h (112 mph)
		6-speed manual 6-speed clutchless manual	120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6,000 rpm		10.4s	185 km/h (115 mph)
		7-speed DCT		20.4 kg⋅m (200 N⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Smartstream G1.2 MPi		5-speed manual	84 PS (62 kW; 83 hp) @ 6,000 rpm	12 kg⋅m (118 N⋅m; 87 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm	13.5s	165 km/h (103 mph)
1.4 Kappa II MPi		6-speed manual	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 6,000 rpm	13.7 kg⋅m (134 N⋅m; 99 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,500 rpm	12.6s	176 km/h (109 mph)
		6-speed automatic			13.1s

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Hyundai Bayon 1.0 T-GDi GL (LHD) (2021)^[11]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	29.2	76%
Child occupant:	40.4	82%
Pedestrian:	41.4	76%
Safety assist:	10.8	67%

Sales

Year	Europe[i] [12][13]	Turkey
2021	15,404	5,067[14]
2022	20,486	12,535[15]
2023	27,793	17,348[16]
2024	28,241	17,581[17]

1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

See also

• List of Hyundai vehicles