Kia will be launching the Syros in January most likely at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. The all-new subcompact SUV broke cover a week ago and will be the second sub-4 metre offering from the Korean carmaker in India after Sonet. It will most likely be slotted between Sonet and Seltos.
Earlier this year, Express Drives reported that Kia is working on developing a subcompact electric SUV. It is possible that this battery-powered SUV could be the EV version of Syros. It has now come to light that Kia could introduce this fully-electric derivative of Syros in early 2026.
Kia Syros EV: Expected launch
According to a recent Autocar India report, Kia is planning to launch the Syros EV in the first quarter of 2026, i.e., between January and March. When launched, the Syros EV will take on the likes of Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400. There are no concrete details regarding the specifications of the Syros EV as of now but it has been revealed that the electric Syros will be a front-wheel driven vehicle.
What’s interesting to note is that the Syros EV will most likely be based on the K1 platform which also underpins the Hyundai Inster EV. An all-electric version of Hyundai Exter, the Inster broke cover earlier this year. It is available with two 42kWh and 49kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery options: 42kWh and 49kWh, that claim WLTP ranges of 300km and 355km, respectively, on a single charge.
Kia Syros EV: Expected Design & Features
The Syros EV will retain a design closely aligned with its ICE counterpart, adhering to Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. In the ICE-powered Syros, the front features a distinctive setup of three stacked LED headlights complemented by perpendicular-shaped LED DRLs. Its dolphin-inspired blunt nose, combined with a black lower bumper and silver inserts, enhances its unique aesthetic.
The side profile presents a boxy silhouette with squared-off wheel arches, and the top-spec model comes fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels. The Syros sets a benchmark in its segment by incorporating flush door handles, a shark-fin antenna, and an integrated roof spoiler.
Inside, the Syros boasts a segment-leading 30-inch display, seamlessly combining the infotainment system and the driver’s instrument cluster. Key features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a dual-panel panoramic sunroof, 64-color ambient lighting, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless phone charger, and an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Notably, it is the only compact SUV in its class to provide Over-the-Air software updates, along with front and rear ventilated seats, and reclining and sliding rear seats.
The Syros also incorporates 16 Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features, such as Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, it includes 20 standard safety features, including Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, six airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, and an Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold functionality.
Source: Autocar India