The Bayon’s look is surprisingly restrained for a modern Hyundai, and yet it still manages to stand out in a pretty unexciting class.
Distinctive daytime running lights, an interesting shape to the rear lights and a tapered rear end give it an original look. While it might not be a handsome crossover, it certainly isn’t anonymous.
Black Line trim gets dark touches like black 16in alloy wheels and privacy glass. Standard equipment includes two 10.25in displays, LED headlights and tailights, a rear view camera, heated seats and steering wheel and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Tech Line gets 17in diamond cut alloys, front parking sensors, ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and keyless ignition. A £1000 Tech Pack which adds an opening sunroof, front windscreen with acoustic film, BOSE sound system, tweeter, external amplifier and front centre speaker.
Both variants are fitted with a suite of GSR2 safety-based features, such as intelligent speed limit assist. There’s also cruise control, lane keep assist and forward collision avoidance.
Within the Hyundai range, it sits between the supermini i20 (which is £750 cheaper like-for-like) and the Kona small SUV (which is £3500 more expensive) in terms of size.
The Kia Stonic is a very close relation and has recently been updated with a striking new design – it’s cheaper than the Bayon too.
