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Hyundai Bayon

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Hyundai Bayon

(2021 - present)

    Summary


    The Hyundai Bayon is the smallest SUV/crossover in the Hyundai range, which is essentially a taller and boxier version of the Hyundai i20 hatchback.

    While the Bayon’s bigger brother, the Kona, has a wide variety of powertrain options to choose from – including the Kona Electric and Kona N performance model – the Bayon has only two 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines to choose from, either 99hp or 120hp; both being fitted with mild-hybrid assistance. The Hyundai Bayon is available with either a six-speed manual or a seven speed automatic.

    The Bayon has received a mixed bag of reviews from the UK media, ranging from very good to fairly average ratings. Auto Express concludes that the Bayon is “bang on target” for what a compact SUV should be, explaining that “It nails its brief of being practical, it’s well equipped, packed with features, comfortable and easy to drive.”

    Top Gear add that it would fit into everyday life with ease, but sum up their review by commenting that the Hyundai Bayon “manages to be pretty good at everything without being exceptional at anything.”

    Carbuyer come to a similar conclusion, explaining that the Bayon does not have any defining features that help it stand out it what is already a very competitive compact SUV/crossover market, and therefore it faces “an uphill struggle against rivals like the Ford Puma and Renault Captur.”

    As of November 2022, the Hyundai Bayon holds an Expert Rating of 63%, based on 15 reviews published by UK media sources. This is a new model, so the rating score may change over time as more media outlets drive all the different versions of the car on longer tests over local roads.

    Bayon highlights

    • Good fuel economy
    • Generous amount of tech as standard
    • Roomy and practical interior
    • Simple and comfortable driving experience

    Bayon lowlights

    • Digital clutch takes some getting used to
    • Bland performance
    • Interior trim has some cheap plastics
    • Low driving position divides opinion

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, mild-hybrid
    Price: From £20,530

    Launched: Autumn 2021
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 4 stars
    Date tested: October 2021
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 76%
    Child protection: 82%
    Vulnerable road users: 76%
    Safety assist: 67%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    Model tested: Bayon 1.0 T-GDI 48V

    Overall score: 2.5 stars
    Date tested: July 2022
    Read the full Green NCAP review

    Clean Air Index: 3.4 / 10
    Energy Efficiency Index: 5.4 / 10
    Greenhouse Gas Index: 4.1 / 10

    Green NCAP tested the emissions of the Hyundai Bayon in Summer 2022, awarding the car a two-and-a-half star rating. These scores apply only to the mild-hybrid versions of the Bayon, not the petrol-only variants.

    Addressing this mild-hybrid system, Green NCAP commented that it “is not enough to balance out the problems of the three-cylinder (petrol) engine”, and that “in all tests it produced particles that are close to exceeding the limits at which positive points are scored.”

    Reliability rating

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    As of November 2022, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Hyundai Bayon to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Bayon, we’ll publish the score here.

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    The Hyundai Bayon is a sensible small SUV that has received positive reviews thanks to its practical interior and generous on-board tech.Hyundai Bayon