Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs MG Astor (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the biggest boot (505 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the most power (115 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl).
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bayon vs Grand Vitara vs Astor — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the biggest boot (505 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the most power (115 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl). Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Bayon, Grand Vitara, Astor?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹10.00 Lakh for the Bayon and ₹10.77 Lakh for the Grand Vitara (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested.