Leatherhead, June 6th 2024 – Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the new Bayon, with enhanced connectivity and safety features alongside interior upgrades.

The new Bayon has seen a robust exterior upgrade with LED headlights standardised across all trims, new full-length Horizon LED DRL (daytime running lights) bar and a redesigned front bumper incorporating a new front grille mesh design. LED taillights are also standardised across all trims, with a redesigned rear bumper and new 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels, while four new exterior paint colours – Vibrant Blue Pearl, Meta Blue Pearl, Lucid Lime Metallic and Lumen Grey Pearl – total of nine colours, whilst the Premium trim can be further customised with a two-tone paint option featuring a black roof and door mirrors.

Alongside the exterior enhancements, the crossover SUV is available with a new Vibrant Blue interior colour pack across all trims, comprising Vibrant Blue door panel and air vent accents and stitching in contrast to the black dashboard and upholstery, as well as multi-colour ambient lighting with 64 colour options, new seat pattern and glass sunroof with electric tilt & slide1.

Across all three trims – Advance, Premium and Ultimate – the new Bayon is powered by a 1.0 turbocharged T-GDi engine, with a maximum power output of 100PS, and can be coupled with either the 6-speed manual transmission (6MT) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT), delivering 172Nm and 200Nm maximum torque respectively.

An array of safety and convenience features are included as standard, including driver, front passenger, side and curtain airbags, Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist: Car/Pedestrian/Cycle (FCA), second-generation eCall, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) and rear view camera and parking sensors, with additional front parking sensors on Premium and Ultimate models, and Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with the Ultimate trim level. The driver assistance pack, an £800 option available on Premium and Ultimate models, provides additional Smart Cruise Control (Stop & Go), FCA 1.5 and Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA).

The Advance 1.0T 100PS 6 speed manual transmission is available from £22,480. This entry level trim includes redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights with dusk sensor, electric heated and folding door mirrors, LED headlights, taillights and positioning lights, front LED DRL light bar, rear view camera and parking sensors, 10.25' drivers supervision instrument cluster and 10.25' touchscreen satellite navigation with Mapcare, LIVE services, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, front USB ports (1x USB C & 1x USB A) tilt & telescopic steering wheel adjustment, cruise control and multi-colour ambient lighting. The Advance trim is also available with a 7 speed dual clutch transmission.

Priced from £23,880, the Premium 1.0T 100PS 6 speed manual transmission adds to the Advance specification, with automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, auto dimming rear view mirror, automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor, front parking sensors, rear USB C port, windscreen auto defog function, privacy glass and heated steering wheel and front seats. The Premium trim level is also available with black exterior styling, a £500 option comprising two tone black roof and black door mirrors, and an alternative powertrain option in the 1.0T 100PS 7 speed dual clutch transmission.

Building on the Premium trim level, the Ultimate trim starts from £25,280 for the Ultimate 1.0T 100PS 6 speed manual transmission. This top-level trim features the BOSE Premium sound system, wireless phone charging, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), smart key with engine start button and a glass sunroof with electric tilt & slide. The Ultimate trim is also available with a 7 speed dual clutch transmission.

New Bayon models are available in a choice of nine exterior colours, with Mangrove Green Pearl a no cost option, Atlas White a £300 option and pearl finishes a £565 option. Additionally, black exterior styling – comprising a two tone black roof and black door mirrors – is available on Premium models as a £500 option.

In addition to the exterior colour options, new Bayon comes with a trio of interior choices:

* Black & Grey Dashboard/ Black Upholstery only available on Ultimate trim

Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai and Genesis UK, said: 'Since its release in 2021, Bayon has proved popular with those looking for SUV style in a conveniently sized package. The latest specification enhancements will ensure Bayon remains competitive in the B segment, with its increased range of comfort and convenience features and technologies.'

1 Glass Sunroof with Electric Tilt & Slide only available on models with Ultimate trim level

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