Hyundai gives the Bayon a facelift: Sleeker design and improved features for the compact crossover

The Bayon, which debuted three years ago, hasn't particularly stood out for its appealing design. Fortunately, Hyundai has showcased its proficiency in facelifts once again. Just a few cosmetic tweaks have significantly improved the crossover's appearance.

The "new" Bayon will be primarily recognized by the narrow LED strip that connects to the equally slender daytime running lights. These elements now form a single light band, a feature already seen in the new Kona, for example.

The main headlamps are placed discreetly below in black housings, which blend harmoniously with the black radiator grille. This grille has remained largely unchanged, as has the bumper, which has simply been given small air inlets beneath the license plate.

There's very little change at the car's rear, except for a subtly altered light signature. The new body paints and finish options garner more attention. However, there are more appealing features inside the vehicle.

A fixed 10.25-inch multimedia display now graces the interior. This was previously available on some markets as an optional upgrade from the smaller screen. It will now be a standard feature, regardless of the market or selected model variant. This also applies to the digital clocks.

Hyundai has not yet disclosed any information regarding engine options, so it is safe to assume that the range has remained unchanged. This suggests that customers will have access to a 1.0-liter, 100 horsepower petrol engine, which can be coupled with a manual, six-speed gearbox or a dual-clutch automatic.

We are set to learn the full specifications of the facelifted Bayon soon. It will be interesting to see how much the prices will change.