Should you buy one?

There’s certainly an awful lot to like about the Bayon. It’s one of the more comfortable cars in its class and Hyundai has a good track record when it comes to reliability. Besides, if you do have any issues, the long warranty is there to fall back on.

Standard equipment is good, and you get plenty of safety kit as standard, something that’s not guaranteed in this class. Interior space isn’t class leading, but it’s certainly not bad, with a usable amount of boot- and rear-seat room. We were also impressed with the smoothness and economy of the top-spec 120hp mild-hybrid enhanced three-cylinder engine. All considered, the Bayon is a thoroughly sensible choice.

What we like

Comfort is decent, and when combined with the refined engine makes it a relaxed cruiser. We’d hope reliability will be a strength, especially as it’s based on the existing i20 supermini. Although it’s not a laugh-a-minute, it handles tidily enough, too.

What we don’t like

The interior is rather dour, even in top spec Ultimate trim with a half grey dashboard, and there are far too many hard plastics for our liking. We’d also point out that rivals such as the Renault Captur and Citroen C3 Aircross have far more flexible seating arrangements and more boot space.

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Further reading

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