Hyundai Bayon launched ahead of Oct 26 India debut with AI voice assistant and connected cockpit
· Automobile · Times of India, RushLane
Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the India-spec Bayon SUV ahead of its October 26, 2026 launch. Bookings are already open through dealerships and the official website with a payment of INR 11,000. The Bayon is positioned as an Intelligent Utility Vehicle featuring a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine producing 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission. A standout technology feature is Hyundai's first Generative AI Voice Assistant, combining Perplexity Intelligence with SoundHound AI Voice AI for conversational requests such as travel planning and real-time weather. The cabin also includes the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit ccNC accelerated by NVIDIA and Vehicle Controller Over-the-Air capability across up to 19 controllers for remote software updates.
Why it matters
Indian buyers gain access to a tech-heavy SUV with a local AI voice assistant and OTA update capability, setting a new benchmark for connected features in the compact SUV segment during the festive season launch period.
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