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You probably forgot about the Bayon, no matter how much you may be into small crossovers. Hyundai's model is closely related to the i20 supermini, and you cannot buy it in the United States, as it was designed specifically for the European market.
Unveiled over two years ago, the Hyundai Bayon is about to be refreshed on the other side of the pond. Our spies managed to capture images of a fully camouflaged prototype doing its thing on public roads somewhere in Germany, and if it wasn't for the trippy vinyl stickers, it would have probably flown under the radar.
The reason is the modest revisions. You see, the facelifted Bayon retains the split lighting signature up front, and the overall shape of the bumper looks about the same. However, it is clear that the lighting units have new graphics and likely a new shape when it comes to the main clusters. The grille was widened, from what we can tell, and the central intake below is shorter.
Don't look for anything new on the sides, as it soldiers on entirely, though it might get additional wheel options. The tailpipe sticking out from under the presumably new bumper is likely provisional. The taillights were partially under wraps, so making out the fresh graphics is impossible. Nonetheless, they shouldn't be too different on the mid-cycle refresh, as they still have a boomerang shape. It is likely that the tailgate is identical beneath the fake skin, though the badging could be different to differentiate it from the current car.
Our man with the cam couldn't take any images of the interior, but we're probably looking at the same overall layout, with the tablet-like design of the infotainment system and the digital dials behind the new steering wheel. These will probably get new software unless Hyundai plans to replacement altogether, but we wouldn't hold our breath for the latter. The air vents could be tweaked, and so could the center console. Wrapping up (pun intended) the makeover could be some fresh upholstery and trim.
Since the powertrain family consists of small gasoline units entirely, we don't think Hyundai will significantly update it. Sure, some changes would be normal, but overall, it should still get the same engines under the hood and likely most transmissions from the current Bayon, including the five- and six-speed manual units and the six- and seven-speed automatics, with the latter featuring a dual-clutch.
Made in Turkey, the Hyundai Bayon will remain a Europe-only affair. The facelift might launch in the coming months, and an early 2024 unveiling seems plausible. In the United States, it is the Venue that sits at the low end of the brand's crossover lineup with a sub-$20,000 MSRP, undercutting the entry-level Kona by almost $2,500.
The reason is the modest revisions. You see, the facelifted Bayon retains the split lighting signature up front, and the overall shape of the bumper looks about the same. However, it is clear that the lighting units have new graphics and likely a new shape when it comes to the main clusters. The grille was widened, from what we can tell, and the central intake below is shorter.
Don't look for anything new on the sides, as it soldiers on entirely, though it might get additional wheel options. The tailpipe sticking out from under the presumably new bumper is likely provisional. The taillights were partially under wraps, so making out the fresh graphics is impossible. Nonetheless, they shouldn't be too different on the mid-cycle refresh, as they still have a boomerang shape. It is likely that the tailgate is identical beneath the fake skin, though the badging could be different to differentiate it from the current car.
Our man with the cam couldn't take any images of the interior, but we're probably looking at the same overall layout, with the tablet-like design of the infotainment system and the digital dials behind the new steering wheel. These will probably get new software unless Hyundai plans to replacement altogether, but we wouldn't hold our breath for the latter. The air vents could be tweaked, and so could the center console. Wrapping up (pun intended) the makeover could be some fresh upholstery and trim.
Since the powertrain family consists of small gasoline units entirely, we don't think Hyundai will significantly update it. Sure, some changes would be normal, but overall, it should still get the same engines under the hood and likely most transmissions from the current Bayon, including the five- and six-speed manual units and the six- and seven-speed automatics, with the latter featuring a dual-clutch.
Made in Turkey, the Hyundai Bayon will remain a Europe-only affair. The facelift might launch in the coming months, and an early 2024 unveiling seems plausible. In the United States, it is the Venue that sits at the low end of the brand's crossover lineup with a sub-$20,000 MSRP, undercutting the entry-level Kona by almost $2,500.
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