Kia India has unveiled its second sub-4-meter compact SUV, the Syros, following the Sonet. The Syros features a boxy design, offering a spacious and versatile cabin along with a range of state-of-the-art features. Packed with first-in-segment technologies, the new SUV will open for bookings in January 2025. Kia has also confirmed that the pricing for the Syros will be revealed in February 2025.
Kia Syros: What is it?
The Syros is going to sit between the Sonet and the Seltos in Kia’s lineup. Staying true to Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the Syros features a vertical structure similar to the recently launched EV9. The front end showcases three stacked LED headlights paired with perpendicular-shaped LED DRLs, while the dolphin-like blunt nose and black lower bumper with silver inserts add to its distinctive look.
The side profile is boxy, with squarish wheel arches, and the top variant is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels. Notably, the Syros is the first in its segment to feature flush door handles, a shark fin antenna, and an integrated roof spoiler.
| Kia Syros | Dimensions |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm |
| Boot Space | 465 litres |
Kia Syros: Interiors
The Syros offers a class-leading 30-inch display for both the infotainment system and the driver’s instrument cluster. It comes integrated with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-panel panoramic sunroof, 64 colour ambient lights, a 4-way powered driver’s seat, a wireless phone charger and an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. The Syros is the only compact SUV to offer Over-the-Air software updates along with front and rear ventilated seats and reclining and sliding rear seats.
Kia Syros: Safety
The Syros is equipped with 16 Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor and adaptive cruiser control. It also gets 20 standard safety features, such as Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist control, six airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold etc.
Kia Syros: Engine Specs
Kia is offering two engine options for the Syros — the 1-litre turbo petrol and the 1.5-litre diesel. The former produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm and the latter 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The turbo petrol is mated to a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic while the diesel comes with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic torque converter. The Syros will be available in six trims HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, and HTX+, HTX+(O).
