Hyundai Bayon mileage revealed — CNG variant coming next year
- 1Hyundai Bayon launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh
- 2Powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine producing 115 PS and 144 Nm
- 3Available with 6-speed manual and IVT automatic gearbox options
The new Hyundai Bayon has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 9,99,900. It competes with the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The SUV is currently offered with a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine, paired with manual and IVT gearbox options. Hyundai will expand the powertrain lineup with a CNG version, scheduled to launch in January 2027.
2026 Hyundai Bayon mileage confirmed
| Model | Engine | Gearbox | ARAI Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Bayon | 1.5L MPi petrol | 6MT/IVT | 18.7 km/l |
| Maruti Suzuki Victoris | 1.5-litre N/A petrol (Smart Hybrid) | 5MT/6AT | 21.18 km/l (MT), 21.06 km/l (AT), 19.07 km/l (4WD AT) |
| 1.5L Strong Hybrid Petrol | e-CVT | 28.65 km/l | |
| 1.5L Petrol + CNG | 5MT | 27.02 km/kg | |
| Skoda Kushaq | 1.0L TSI Petrol | 6MT/8AT | 19.66 km/l (MT), 19.09 km/l (AT) |
| 1.5L TSI Petrol | 7DSG | 18.72 km/l | |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 1.0L TSI Petrol | 6MT/8AT | 19.98 km/l (MT), 19.54 km/l (AT) |
| 1.5L TSI Petrol | 7DSG | 18.85 km/l |
The Hyundai Bayon is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder MPi petrol engine that produces 115 PS at 6300 rpm and 144 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. It comes with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic gearbox, with a claimed mileage of 18.7 kmpl.
Compared to the Bayon, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun offer two petrol engine options: 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI units. The Kushaq's claimed mileage ranges from 18.72 kmpl to 19.66 kmpl, while the Taigun offers 18.85 kmpl to 19.98 kmpl, depending on the variant and gearbox.
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris offers more powertrain choices, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a strong-hybrid version and a CNG option. Its claimed mileage ranges from 19.07 kmpl to 28.65 kmpl, with the hybrid offering the highest fuel efficiency.
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Hyundai Bayon CNG incoming!
The Hyundai Bayon CNG is expected to use the 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine, likely paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its fuel efficiency is also expected to be higher than the petrol version, with the claimed mileage potentially exceeding 20 km/kg.
Hyundai Bayon variants and engine configuration
| 6-speed manual | iVT automatic |
|---|---|
| HX2 | - |
| HX3 | - |
| HX3+ | - |
| HX5 | HX5 iVT |
| HX6 | HX6 iVT |
| HX8 | HX8 iVT |
| HX10 | HX10 iVT |
The Hyundai Bayon is offered in seven manual variants and three iVT automatic variants, with the automatic option available only in the mid and higher trims. Bookings are open through Hyundai’s official website and authorised dealerships for Rs 11,000, while deliveries begin today.
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