Hyundai Bayon vs MG Astor vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
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 →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 →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bayon vs Astor vs Tekton — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Bayon as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Bayon, Astor, Tekton?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹10.00 Lakh for the Bayon and ₹10.49 Lakh for the Tekton (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars.