Hyundai Alcazar vs Hyundai Bayon vs MG Hector (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20 kmpl), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
- Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon prices & variants →MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Bayon vs Hector — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most power (158 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 20 kmpl), the most seats (7). Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Bayon, Hector?
The Hyundai Bayon starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹12.14 Lakh for the Hector and ₹14.51 Lakh for the Alcazar (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector: not yet NCAP-tested.