Kia has been developing a compact SUV for a very long time which will be slotted in between the Sonet and the Seltos in the Korean carmaker’s lineup. Test mules of the vehicle have been spotted on numerous occasions for more than a year now. Called the Syros, Kia has already shared a few teasers of this upcoming SUV on its social media handles.
The Syros is now headed for its official debut on 19 December 2024. Kia has sent a “block your date” invite to the media fraternity with a tagline ‘A Bold Leap into the Future of SUVs’. Like all Kia models, Syros will pack a host of the premium features. It is set to kick start a whole new segment of SUVs slotted between the subcompact and mid-size SUVs.
Kia Syros: Expected design
Previous spy shots of the Syros, earlier rumoured to be called Calvis, have revealed a fairly tall SUV with a flat roofline and upright pillars. Although dimensions of Syros will be compact, the squarish, flared-up wheel arches along with sharp cuts and creases will lend the car a muscular appearance. The clamshell bonnet up front will further enhance its road presence. Recent teaser images have suggested the Syros will carry inspiration from flagship models like EV9 and Carnival.
Up front, it gets vertically-stacked LED headlamps flanked by sleek L-shaped LED DRLs on the sides and a muscular front bumper with large air intakes. The Syros’s rear end is sleek, featuring L-shaped LED taillights integrated into the D-pillars, a flat tailgate, and rear bumper reflectors. Up front, prominent L-shaped LED DRLs on the side of the bumper and large air intakes create a bold look. Functional roof rails and dual-tone machine-cut alloy wheels complete the sporty design.
Kia Syros: Expected interiors & features
The leaked interior images of the Syros offer a glimpse of its modern cabin. A two-spoke, flat-bottom, multifunction steering wheel and a twin-screen dashboard setup, similar to other recent Kia models, dominate the dashboard. Other anticipated features include LED lighting, an electric sunroof, a 360-degree camera, automatic wipers, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a premium audio system.
Kia Syros: Expected powertrain
While specific powertrain details for the Kia Syros remain undisclosed, it’s highly likely that the SUV will share engine and transmission options with the Sonet. Potential engine options include a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter petrol engine, a turbocharged 1.0-liter petrol engine, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. Transmission choices may range from a 5-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
