Hyundai Bayon

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Hyundai Bayon
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Hyundai Bayon (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai
Model code BC3 CUV
Production2021–present
AssemblyTurkey: İzmit (Hyundai Assan)
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
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,180 mm (164.6 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,490–1,500 mm (58.7–59.1 in)
Curb weight 1,045–1,255 kg (2,304–2,767 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Hyundai i20 Active [1]

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]

Contents

Marketing

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

Designed primarly 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. [7]

Powertrain

Specs [8] [9]
ModelYearTransmissionPowerTorque0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)
Top speed
Petrol
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi2021–present6-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 rpm10.7s183  km/h (114  mph )
7-speed DCT11.7s181 km/h (112 mph)
6-speed manual
6-speed clutchless manual
120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6,000 rpm10.4s185 km/h (115 mph)
7-speed DCT20.4 kg⋅m (200 N⋅m; 148 lbf⋅ft) @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
Smartstream G1.2 MPi5-speed manual84 PS (62 kW; 83 hp) @ 6,000 rpm12 kg⋅m (118 N⋅m; 87 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm13.5s165 km/h (103 mph)
1.4 Kappa II MPi6-speed manual100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 6,000 rpm13.7 kg⋅m (134 N⋅m; 99 lbf⋅ft) @ 3,500 rpm12.6s176 km/h (109 mph)
6-speed automatic13.1s

Safety

Euro NCAP

The Bayon in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2021. [10]

Sales

YearEurope [lower-roman 1] [11] [12] Turkey
202115,4045,067 [13]
202220,48612,535 [14]
202317,348 [15]
  1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

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