Less crossover, more SUV
The life of a test car is not easy. The new Hyundai Bayon was sent to Sweden for cold weather tests, but it’s wearing less, rather than more, camouflage there. That’s good news for us, of course.
The Hyundai Bayon is a somewhat misunderstood model. It’s a slightly higher alternative to the i20, but not a true SUV. With a still relatively low body and similar seating position, the Bayon fails to attract people looking for a so-called high entry, which undoubtedly applies to many buyers in this segment. The good news: a replacement is on the way. The all-new Bayon will be a bit tougher and more SUV-like.
We already knew that after the first spy shots, but today the Korean newcomer shows itself a lot better. The large chunks of plastic have disappeared from the bodywork. In return, the Bayon gets a psychedelic motif that camouflages the black wheel arch trims, but especially allows the front and rear to show through better. We spotted the two-layer lighting that is almost mandatory these days and discerned the outline of what looks like a continuous rear light bar. The roof is strikingly much higher than the slightly sloping side window section, and in that roof, we seem to observe a panoramic roof that can actually open, good news for sun worshipers.
Under the hood, the Bayon will undoubtedly get more electrified powertrains again, after the mild-hybrid assistance previously disappeared from the current model. The Bayon will not become an EV or a far-reaching hybrid, as the Kona is already there for that.