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Full price list of the Hyundai Bayon is here. It's NOT cheap. 22.18 lakh, on-road BLR for the top-end CVT. Introductory.
Given the fact that it's introductory (liable to go up), the top-end Bayon Automatic sits about 70K lower than the Creta. It's dangerously close.
Add the fact that the Creta has discounts running, the Bayon could quickly become hardsell.
This is a clear indication that the next-generation Creta is going to get pricier. So, Hyundai is smartly positioning another car to absorb demand in that space.
In pure price terms, the Bayon is not very competitively priced. It will have initial demand like most Hyundai cars and then settle down to say about 4,000-5,000 units. And much of it could come from cross-shopping from Creta and Venue buyers.
About the Bayon pulling big numbers from the Victoris or for that matter Seltos, it's very unlikely.
For now, the Bayon's freshness (not pricing) should get enough people into Hyundai showrooms. But beyond that, it's going to be much harder. I'm keen to see what happens in the next 6-8 months.
@CarToq @HyundaiIndia
The Hyundai Bayon launches today.
It's Hyundai's first new car in a year. The lull is atypical of Hyundai but the Bayon is the beginning of a launch blitz of sorts.
The Bayon also heralds Hyundai's new 'Art Of Steel' design language.
And the price is the only thing there is left to know about the car.
The Bayon will slot between the Venue and Creta.
A 9.99 lakh price tag is very likely. Why?
1. The Creta base trim running the same powertrain as the Bayon is priced at 10.9 lakh.
2. The Venue 1.2 NA base trim starts from 7.99 lakh, but gets lower GST thanks to its sub-4 meter length.
3. The Creta Petrol is selling at discounts. 1 lakh off even on the base E trim.
So, a 9.99 lakh price point is the most logical price fitment for the Bayon.
If Hyundai wants to shock and awe, they can do a 9.49/9.79 introductory but knowing Hyundai, they generally push loaded cars over sharp prices.
What do you think?
@CarToq @HyundaiIndia
I told you so. The Hyundai Bayon starts at Rs. 9.99 lakh!
:-D On the money!!!
@CarToq @HyundaiIndia
Hyundai Bayon CNG confirmed for January 2027. Takes aim directly at the Maruti Victoris.
@CarToq @HyundaiIndia
Those whose hearts still beat for the Creta might want to check this out: cartoq.com/car-news/hyundai-…
When Cyrus Mistry died in a Merc crash, he wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Back in the day, @nitin_gadkari loudly proclaimed: all eCommerce platforms have been ordered to delist seatbelt alarm stopper clips.
He even said that manufacturing of these clips would be banned. Also, wearing seatbelts on the rear seat were made mandatory.
4 years later, seatbelt alarm stopper clips continue to be sold on eCommerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart and Jiomart. Nearly nobody wears rear seatbelts.
How is this possible? Well, sellers are labelling them wrongly to fly under the radar, and escape eCommerce platforms' keyword vetting.
This is not just unsafe but also directly against the Indian Govt's directive, asking these platforms to stop selling seatbelt alarm stopper clips.
@amazonIN @flipkartsupport @JioMart_Support You must get brighter, and make sure these devices are not listed.
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tomorrow is the last ever Pythagorean theorem day that we will ever get to experience. There’s only ever been 12 of them ever in our lifetime. And they will never be one ever again. How fun!🙂
The Clearest look at the Hyundai Bayon. This dude has gone really deep into the car.
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I'm at Chennai for the car I can't talk about but I'm sure you know what it is. 🤣
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