The Hyundai Bayon uses a 1,497 cc four-cylinder MPi petrol engine rated at 115 PS at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm at 4,500 rpm. It pairs with a 6-speed manual or an IVT automatic. For Bengaluru traffic, the IVT (from the HX5) adds paddle shifters, drive modes, Dash Boost mode, and, on the HX8 IVT and HX10, an electric parking brake with auto hold.

• Type: MPi (multi-point fuel injection) petrol, naturally aspirated
• Cylinders: 4
• Displacement: 1,497 cc
• Power: 84.4 kW (115 PS) at 6,300 rpm
• Torque: 143.8 Nm (14.7 kgm) at 4,500 rpm

Naturally aspirated: there is no turbocharger, so power builds smoothly and predictably as revs rise. That suits crawling traffic on Outer Ring Road, where a gentle, linear response is easier to manage than a sudden turbo surge.
Peak power at 6,300 rpm: you reach full power high in the rev range, useful when merging onto the airport road or overtaking on the NICE Road.
Peak torque at 4,500 rpm: torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating. The IVT keeps the engine in its most useful range automatically, which is why it feels responsive in the city.
MPi injection: a simple, proven fuel system that Hyundai has used across its petrol range for years.

Available on every trim from HX2 to HX10. The sixth gear lets the engine relax at highway speeds on trips to Mysuru or Tumakuru, while the lower gears handle Bengaluru’s flyovers and ramps.

Available on HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10. Instead of fixed gears, the IVT continuously varies its ratio, so there are no shift jolts in stop-and-go traffic. It brings four features you cannot get with the manual:

• Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, for manual-style control on Nandi Hills climbst
• Drive mode select to change throttle and gearbox behaviour
• Dash Boost mode, which delivers an instant burst of acceleration for quick overtakes
• Sporty drive tech, which holds lower ratios and gives sportier shift feedback when you drive hard

• Electric parking brake with auto hold: HX8 IVT and both HX10 versions. The car holds itself at signals, so you can lift off the brake in long queues.
• Hill-start assist: standard on every trim, stopping roll-back on flyover ramps and basement slopes.
• Idle stop-and-go: HX10 only. The engine switches off at long stops to save fuel and restarts when you release the brake.
• Cruise control: HX5 and above. On the HX10 IVT, it becomes smart cruise control with stop-and-go, which can slow to a halt and move off again with traffic.

• Front suspension: McPherson strut with coil spring
• Rear suspension: coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring
• Brakes: front discs on all trims; rear discs on HX8 and HX10
• Tyres: 205/65 R16 on HX2 and HX3, 215/55 R17 on higher trims
The torsion beam rear and McPherson front are a familiar, robust layout for Indian roads, and the 17-inch tyres on higher trims offer a good balance of grip and comfort over Bengaluru’s uneven surfaces.

• Choose the manual if you drive mostly outside peak hours, enjoy changing gears, or want the most affordable trims (HX2 to HX3+ are manual only).
• Choose the IVT if you face daily traffic on ORR, Hosur Road or Bellary Road. Auto hold on the HX8 IVT is especially useful in Bengaluru.

The brochure does not list fuel economy. [VERIFY ARAI mileage for MT and IVT before publishing.] The 43-litre tank gives a comfortable range between fills.

1. Drive the manual and IVT back to back on the same route.
2. Try Dash Boost on an open stretch.
3. Test auto hold at a busy signal (HX8 IVT or HX10).
4. Climb a basement ramp to feel hill-start assist.

A few habits help the IVT deliver smooth, efficient driving in Bengaluru:
• Accelerate progressively. The IVT rewards gentle pedal inputs; flooring it raises revs without much extra speed in traffic.
• Use drive modes sensibly. Choose a relaxed mode for daily commutes and save sportier settings for open roads.
• Let auto hold do the work at long signals on HX8 IVT and HX10, instead of holding the brake pedal.
• Use the paddles on descents, such as basement ramps, to let the engine help slow the car.

• Follow the service schedule in the owner’s manual, including oil and filter changes.
• Use the engine oil grade Hyundai specifies.
• Ask the service centre about IVT fluid checks at the recommended interval.
• Warm up gently on cool winter mornings; there is no need for long idling.

• Lakshmi Hyundai Hebbal showroom: 1043/105, Kodigehalli Bus Stop Hebbal, Near Kodigehalli signal Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092. Phone: +91 99000 37900. Get directions

• Lakshmi Hyundai HBR Layout showroom: No.1021, Outer Ring Rd, near Bhima Jewellery, HBR Layout 4th Block, HBR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043. Phone: +91 88844 41111. Get directions

• Lakshmi Hyundai Whitefield showroom: #1079, Prashanth Layout, ITPL Main Road, Hope Farm Circle, Near KTM Showroom, Bangalore - 560066. Phone: +91 88844 97700. Get directions

• Lakshmi Hyundai Devanahalli showroom: No 105/96/3720/1, 2 & 3, Devanahalli, Opposite to D Mart, Bangalore - 562110. Phone: +91 88844 99037. Get directions

• Lakshmi Hyundai Hennur showroom: No - 104, Krishnareddy Circle, Cross, Hennur Bagalur Main Rd, Narayanapura, Byrathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077. Phone: +91 89047 77500. Get directions

Please call the outlet for opening hours.

• 43-litre fuel tank: enough for a week or more of typical city commuting for many owners, and fewer fuel stops on weekend trips. [VERIFY with official mileage.]
• Suspension: the McPherson strut front and coupled torsion beam rear are a proven, durable combination for broken patches and speed breakers on Bengaluru’s roads.
• Tyres: the 205/65 R16 tyres on HX2 and HX3 have taller sidewalls that soften potholes; the 215/55 R17s on higher trims sharpen steering response.
• Size: at 4,245 mm long and 1,810 mm wide, the Bayon needs a little more care in narrow lanes than a smaller SUV, which is where the parking aids help.

How powerful is the Hyundai Bayon?
115 PS at 6,300 rpm and 143.8 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
Is the Bayon engine turbocharged?
No. It is a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre MPi petrol.
Which Bayon trims have the IVT?
HX5, HX6, HX8 and HX10.
What is Dash Boost mode?
An IVT-only feature that gives an instant burst of acceleration for overtaking.
Which Bayon has auto hold?
HX8 IVT and both HX10 versions.

Feel the difference between the manual and IVT on Bengaluru roads. Call +91 99000 22956 or visit the nearest Hyundai showroom in Hebbal, HBR Layout, Whitefield, Hennur or Devanahalli.