Hyundai Bayon vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs MG Astor (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the most power (113 bhp), the biggest boot (505 L).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- 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 Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris 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 Victoris vs Astor — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the most power (113 bhp), the biggest boot (505 L). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). 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, Victoris, Astor?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹10.00 Lakh for the Bayon and ₹10.50 Lakh for the Victoris (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; Maruti Suzuki Victoris: 5 stars; MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested.