The new Bayon made its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show, showcasing a compact shape that mirrors the larger 2027 Tucson while staying within the sub-compact SUV class.
Design takes cues from a bigger sibling
Styling highlights feature hockey-stick daytime running lights, a raised hood line, pronounced fender flares and a bold model-name script placed beneath the badge on the rear deck.
Tick the N Line trim box, available for the first time, and you get the sporty body kit shown in these pictures, plus 18-inch wheels, twin tailpipes, and special N interior details such as red stitching and metal pedals.
The wheelbase is extended by a small amount, giving the cabin a bit more space.
Tech and comfort upgrades
Buyers may choose dual 12.3-inch screens, a surround-view camera system, ventilated seats and a panoramic roof. The equipment list also includes Digital Key 2 for phone-based entry, a Bose audio system and a proper bank of physical buttons on the console.
Climate controls are operated through touch-sensitive panels, which some may find less straightforward than traditional knobs. The model does not use the brand’s newest Pleos operating system.
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Powertrain options expand
The base engine is a 1.0-liter T-GDI that produces 89 hp, available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
A higher-output version raises power to 114 hp, keeping the same transmission choices and shortening the 0-62 mph sprint from over fourteen seconds to just under eleven.
For the first time, a hybrid option joins the range: a 1.6 HEV delivering 136 hp, paired exclusively with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Drivers can adjust the intensity of brake regeneration using paddle shifters, though the hybrid system reduces trunk space, and curb weight and performance figures are still to be confirmed.
All variants remain front-wheel drive; an all-wheel-drive model is not offered despite the rugged exterior cues.
The refreshed vehicle is scheduled to reach European dealerships in early 2027, but it will not be sold in the United States, where the smaller Kona continues as the brand’s entry-level crossover.
