Hyundai Bayon has facelift, reminds us of its existence

Anyone else forget that the Bayon - Hyundai’s littlest crossover - was a thing? It was revealed three years ago amid much fanfare, but ever since the launch it’s become the automotive equivalent of a cave-dwelling hermit.

Well, er, it’s getting a mid-life facelift, and this is it. And no surprises for guessing what the updates are: more LEDs, new grille and bumper, plus a splash of new safety tech. Surely a car this anonymous needed more of an overhaul?

Inside, the 10.25-inch infotainment screen can be twinned with an equally wide digital instrument cluster, and Hyundai promises different graphics depending on which drive mode you’ve chosen.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, of course, and there’s wireless phone charging as well as a mix of USB-C and -A ports to suit all kinds of device. Over-the-air updates will keep the nav up to date.

Oh, and there’s the option of ambient lighting, plus an eight-speaker Bose sound system complete with a subwoofer. Must everything chase the premium dollar?

Anyway, there’s a grand total of nine colour options, a couple of fresh 16- and 17-inch wheel designs, and a two-tone roof if you want it.

The new Bayon isn’t on sale yet and UK specs are TBC. More when we get it. If we remember, that is.