Kia India has finally unveiled the much-anticipated Syros SUV, positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in the brand’s current product lineup. Its bookings will commence on Jan 3 followed by deliveries in February 2025.
Kia Syros: Design and Dimensions
The all-new Kia Syros features the brand’s new design philosophy introduced with the EV9 SUV. Upfront, it features a commanding presence with the Carnival-like vertically oriented 3-pod LED headlamps and Kia moniker placed on the bonnet nose.
It boasts a boxy silhouette, complemented by flush-type door handles and body-coloured B-pillars, adding a modern touch. Furthermore, the silver body cladding, large window sections and flat roof with roof rails give it a rugged appeal. All this reminds us of the Skoda Yeti, while also maximising cabin space and ensuring high practicality. The design of its 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels is reminiscent of the EV9.
At the rear, the Syros sports sleek L-shaped LED headlamps near the rear window and a chunkier bumper with a silver faux skid plate.
Against the measuring tape, the Syros the Kia Syros stands at 3995mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1665mm in height. Its wheelbase is rated at 2550mm, while the boot space measures 465 litres. Compared to the Kia Sonet, it is 10mm wider and 55mm tall. The Syros also offers 73 litres more boot space than the Sonet. Surprisingly, it features the segment’s first adjustable boot, thanks to the sliding function in the 2nd row.
Kia Syros: Interior and Features
Inside, the cabin of the Kia Syros showcases a dark grey colour scheme complemented by ambient lighting accents. The layout takes inspiration from the EV9, offering a plush and premium feel. It comes packed with the following features: –
- 30-inch Trinity panoramic display
- Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- Connected car tech with remote functionality
- Ventilated front seats
- Recline and sliding functions for 60:40 split rear seats (segment-first)
- Ventilation function for 2nd-row seats (segment-first)
- Wireless charger
- Harman Kardon sound system
- 64-color ambient mood lighting
- Panoramic sunroof
- Driving modes [Eco/ Normal/ Sport]
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
- 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Traction modes [Sand/ Mud/ Snow]
- Level-2 ADAS
Kia Syros – Powertrain
Powering the Syros is Sonet’s 1-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine, available with both manual and automatic transmission options.
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 120PS | 116PS |
| Peak Torque | 172Nm | 250Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter automatic |
Kia Syros Variants
Kia will offer the Syros in six variants: HTX+ (O), HTX+, HTX, HTK+, HTK (O), and HTK.
Kia Syros Prices and Rivals
Prices of the upcoming Kia Syros will be revealed next month. We expect Kia to price it from around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). While it won’t have any direct competitor, it could be seen as a premium alternative to sub-4m SUVs like the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.
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