HYUNDAI MOTORS INDIA LTD (HMIL) has unveiled the safety specifications of its forthcoming Intelligent Utility Vehicle (IUV), the Hyundai BAYON, prior to its launch on 26 October 2026. Based on the Global K Enhanced platform, BAYON is designed to comply with five-star safety standards in India. This includes a robust frame structure and Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS technology with high-strength steel construction.
More than 80 advanced safety features along with more than 35 safety specifications will be available on the variants of the car. This includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-Start Assist Control, Surround View Monitor and Blind-spot View Monitor.
According to Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, “Innovation at Hyundai is considered meaningful only if it improves the customer’s daily experience. By introducing Hyundai BAYON, Hyundai has integrated a strong body structure, safety features, and smart driver assistance features to deliver an overall safety experience. From its strong body structure and strong body construction to Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS, the BAYON has been made with the intention of providing the customers with confidence, not just in critical conditions, but on all roads. This clearly indicates that Hyundai strives to provide intelligent and safe mobility solutions to India.”
Reinforcement of structure for improved occupant protection:
The BAYON is constructed with reinforced chassis and body structure which are aimed at absorbing energy during collision and ensuring occupant protection. This vehicle is constructed using 69% Advanced Multi-Grade High-Strength Steel which includes use of hot stamped parts along with ultra-high-strength steel, advanced high-strength steel, and high-strength steel.
The hot stamped parts include reinforcement of important parts such as front apron, dashboard, rear floor and side structures of the car.
Level 2 Pro ADAS enables safer driving experience:
Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 Pro ADAS has 23 driver assistance features powered by three radars and 12 parking sensors. These features enable drivers to drive safer on highways, urban streets, at junctions and while parking.
They consist of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Driver Attention Warning. Also included are Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Safe Exit Warning.
To assist drivers drive on highways, there is Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Following Assist and Highway Driving Assist. Additional functions of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control help drive around the selected curves and zones.
Surround View Monitor gives views of the surroundings while Blind Spot View Monitor helps monitor the areas where the conventional mirrors cannot cover. Front and rear parking assistance features give additional assistance while maneuvering.
