The Bayon CNG is anticipated to retain the petrol version’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, albeit with a slightly lower output – for perspective, the petrol Bayon makes 115hp and 144Nm. This will make the Bayon the biggest Hyundai India model to offer a CNG option. Like the CNG variants of the Maruti Victoris, the Bayon CNG is likely to feature an underbody tank to keep boot space unchanged from the petrol version.
A 6-speed manual gearbox is expected to be paired with the Bayon CNG, though it remains to be seen if a CVT automatic will also be available. It also remains to be seen how Hyundai will distribute CNG variants in the larger Bayon line-up. Hyundai could go the Maruti/Toyota route and offer CNG in a few lower-spec trims, or offer it as a true petrol alternative across most of, if not the entire Bayon line-up.
Pricing for the Bayon is yet to be announced, but expect the CNG variants to command a slight premium over the petrol versions. The Bayon CNG will directly take on the likes of the Maruti Victoris and Grand Vitara, as well as the Toyota Hyryder.
