Hyundai is working on a focused strategy to regain momentum in the Indian market. Three SUVs, expected to launch in the coming months, will play a crucial role in shaping the Korean brand’s big comeback in the country. These are the next-generation Creta, Bayon and a sub-four metre electric SUV. Hyundai is known to be developing a small SUV that will be positioned between the second-generation Venue and the Creta in its lineup, when launched. It will be based on the Bayon that’s on sale in many international markets. The global Bayon is set to get a generational update, and it will be the new, second-generation that would be brought to India. The project is currently codenamed BC4i. When it launches here, the Bayon will compete with models like the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Toyota Taisor, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger. We don’t have an exact launch timeline for this product yet. Speculations point to a late 2026 window. The second-generation Bayon will have an SUV-like design. (The first-generation looked more crossover-ish.) It will be larger than its predecessor, and will come with a boxy, upright stance. Key design highlights will include a bold grille, split-headlamp setup, shark-fin antenna, thick wheel-arch cladding, stylish alloy wheels, sleek LED tail lamps possibly with a connecting light bar and more. The cabin is expected to feature a clean and modern design and a long list of features. We expect it to come with a large touchscreen infotainment system, connected car features, 360-degree camera, and maybe even ADAS. Powertrain details remain under the wrap, at the time of writing. According to speculations, the Bayon could get a new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. The exact power and torque figures of this unit aren’t known yet. It will, however, be hybrid ready, and a strong hybrid version could