Hyundai Bayon vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.49 Lakh lower than the Nissan Tekton.
- The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 113 bhp.
- Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 505 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Bayon or Tekton?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.49 Lakh lower than the Nissan Tekton. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Tekton — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; Nissan Tekton — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Tekton?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹0.49 Lakh lower than the Nissan Tekton. The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 113 bhp. Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.