Hyundai Bayon vs Nissan Tekton vs Volkswagen Taigun (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Volkswagen Taigun if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.9 kmpl).
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 →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 →Volkswagen Taigun in short
The Volkswagen Taigun is the driver-focused pick among midsize SUVs, pitching German engineering against the feature-loaded Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Its GT variants with the 150 PS 1.5 TSI and DSG remain the quickest way to hustle through a set of corners in this class. Five stars at Global NCAP make it as safe as it is fun.
Full Taigun prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Bayon vs Tekton vs Taigun — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Volkswagen Taigun if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.9 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Bayon, Tekton, Taigun?
The Hyundai Bayon starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹10.49 Lakh for the Tekton and ₹11.00 Lakh for the Taigun (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Volkswagen Taigun: 5 stars.