The Hyundai Bayon is Hyundai's smallest SUV: a 4.18m, five-seat petrol crossover with a 411-litre boot and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. This page explains who it suits, what the 1-litre turbo petrol is like to live with, and how the Advance, Premium and Ultimate trims differ.
The Hyundai Bayon is the smallest SUV Hyundai sells in the UK: a five-seat, five-door crossover measuring 4.18 metres long, with a 411-litre boot and a 1-litre turbo petrol engine. It's built for town driving and sensible family duty rather than thrills.
It sits below the Kona in Hyundai's SUV line-up - which is why it drives like a slightly taller, easier-to-board hatchback.
The choice is refreshingly simple. One body style, one petrol engine with a manual or automatic gearbox, and three trims: Advance, Premium and Ultimate.
Hyundai Bayon key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (89–99 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 411 litres, 1,205 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 47.9–51.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | 910 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
| Euro NCAP | 4 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The Bayon is a compact, petrol-only small SUV with a distinctive light-bar face, five seats and a 411-litre boot that grows to 1,205 litres with the rear bench folded. It's a practical, undemanding car rather than a dramatic one.
Reviewers consistently praise its ride comfort and easy controls. Rear shoulder room is better than the car's small footprint suggests.
The common criticisms are just as consistent: hard cabin plastics, and modest performance. It's also backed by Hyundai's five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which covers the whole of a typical lease term and then some.
Because every Bayon arrives well equipped for its size. Built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, LED headlights, air conditioning, roof rails and ambient lighting are standard across the range.
Driver-assistance kit is standard too: autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist and automatic high beam. Euro NCAP rated the Bayon four stars, with 76% for adult occupant protection and 82% for child occupant protection.
On practicality, it tows up to 910 kg braked, carries 70 kg on the roof and runs a 40-litre fuel tank, with official WLTP economy of 47.9 to 51.4 mpg depending on version. Insurance groups sit between 13 and 18, which helps if you're insuring a young driver on the policy.
There's one engine, so the real decision is the gearbox.
A three-cylinder turbo petrol producing 89 to 99 bhp and 172 to 200 Nm, driving the front wheels through a six or seven-speed gearbox. Nothing to plug in, nothing to charge. Expect 0-62 mph in 11.3 to 13.3 seconds, a top speed of 107-111 mph, and CO2 of 124 to 134 g/km.
The automatic is the easier companion in stop-start traffic, though gearbox choice can affect the figures slightly. Both are front-wheel drive only.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 411 litres |
| Power | 89–99 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 11.3–13.3 s |
| Braked towing | 910 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 47.9–51.4 mpg |
Three trims, and the difference between them is comfort and convenience kit rather than performance - the engine is the same throughout.
The entry trim, and far from bare. You get 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with the front LED light bar, the 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a leather steering wheel and gear knob. Cloth upholstery throughout.
The Advance is currently available from £278.32 a month.
Premium moves to 17-inch alloy wheels and adds the things you notice on a cold morning: a heated steering wheel and heated front seats. Front parking sensors, privacy glass, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and rain-sensing wipers come too.
The Premium is currently available from £289.30 a month. Against the Advance, that is currently £10.98/mo more expensive.
Ultimate keeps the 17-inch alloys and adds an electric panoramic sunroof, the Bose premium sound system, wireless phone charging and keyless entry with a start/stop button. Blind-spot monitoring is part of the package, which is the one genuine safety upgrade in the range.
The Ultimate is currently available from £303.08 a month. Against the Premium, that is currently £13.79/mo more expensive.
Paint runs to nine colours across the range, including Atlas white, Aurora grey, Dragon red, Lucid lime, Mangrove green and Phantom black. If colour matters to you, check it against the specific deal before you order - our guide to choosing your car covers the spec decisions worth getting right first time.
If the Bayon is on your list, it's worth a look at the Škoda Kamiq, the Peugeot 2008, the Fiat 600 and the Vauxhall Mokka. You'll find the rest of the range on our Hyundai leasing pages.
Specifications from Hyundai's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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