The Kia Syros represents an upcoming B-SUV which will take a position above the brand’s Sonet model in India. The public prices of the model will be released on 3 February followed by the start of reservations on 3 January, 2025. The upcoming Syros will serve as Kia’s new vehicle model according to official announcements. The third vehicle built from the Kia 2.0 platform follows the Carnival sedan and the EV9 SUV. This vehicle will become available in eight different exterior color options. Customers can select from HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and HTX+ (O) as six Gia Syros variants.
Kia Motors launched the subcompact crossover SUV Kia Syros in the Indian market. This model sandwiches the Sonet and Seltos offerings while providing a combination of modern driver requirements through its fusion of style elements with performance and advanced technical features.
Kia Syros Car Specifications
| Price | Rs. 10.00 Lakh |
| Fuel Type | Petrol and Diesel |
| Engine | 1493 cc and 998 cc |
| Transmission | Manual and Automatic |
| Power | 114 to 118 bhp |
| Torque | 172 to 250 Nm |
Design and Exterior
Kia copied EV9 design characteristics to develop the Syros boxy exterior. The Kia Syros stands out through its front design which combines vertically organized LED daytime running lights with LED headlamps and a specific front grille configuration. The vehicle displays flush-fitting door handles and dual-tone alloy wheels on its side profile and two-piece vertical LED tail lights with a new rear bumper design.
Varients
The Syros is available in six variants: HTK, HTK(O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+(O). The upcoming Syros will launch officially on February 1, 2025 coming in price ranges starting at ₹9.70 lakh extending to ₹16.50 lakh.
| Variants | Specifications |
|---|---|
| UpcomingHTK 1.0 Turbo 6MT | 998 cc, Petrol, Manual, 18.2 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTK (O) 1.0 Turbo 6MT | 998 cc, Petrol, Manual, 18.2 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTK Plus 1.0 Turbo 6MT | 998 cc, Petrol, Manual, 18.2 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX 1.0 Turbo 6MT | 998 cc, Petrol, Manual, 18.2 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTK (O) 1.5 Diesel 6MT | 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 20.75 kmpl, 114 bhp |
| UpcomingHTK Plus 1.5 Diesel 6MT | 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 20.75 kmpl, 114 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX 1.5 Diesel 6MT | 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 20.75 kmpl, 114 bhp |
| UpcomingHTK Plus 1.0 Turbo 7DCT | 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 17.68 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX 1.0 Turbo 7DCT | 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 17.68 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX Plus 1.0 Turbo 7DCT | 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 17.68 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX Plus (O) 1.0 Turbo 7DCT | 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 17.68 kmpl, 118 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX Plus 1.5 Diesel 6AT | 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 17.65 kmpl, 114 bhp |
| UpcomingHTX Plus (O) 1.5 Diesel 6AT | 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 17.65 kmpl, 114 bhp |
Dimensions
With measurements at 3,995 mm in length 1,800 mm in width and 1,665 mm in height the Syros includes a wheelbase size of 2,550 mm. Model availability determines boot space where HTK and HTK(O) provide 390 liters yet HTK+ and above present 465 liters of capacity.
Interior and Features
The Syros interior incorporates two 12.3-inch infotainment displays and driver’s display screens for its panoramic dual-screen setup while providing a 5-inch HVAC control panel in its dual-tone seat arrangement. Premium models feature dual-pane panoramic sunroof technology together with ventilated front and rear seats and automatic climate control and cruise control features in this vehicle.
Powertrain Options
The Syros is available with two engine options:
1.0-liter Turbo Petrol Engine: Produces 118bhp and 172Nm of torque.
1.5-liter Diesel Engine: Delivers 114bhp and 250Nm of torque.
The transmission options include a six-speed manual shift or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission alongside a six-speed automatic transmission depending on what engine the customer selects.
Safety Features
Safety ranks highly in the Syros since the vehicle includes dual airbags with ABS and EBD and reverse parking sensors along with standard seat belt reminders. The higher variation offers side and curtain airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) together with added features ,tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold control (HHC), hill descent control (HDC), and a reverse parking camera.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The Syros delivers Level 2 ADAS capabilities through FCA Front Collision-Avoidance Assist and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist for vehicle safety in different traffic scenarios and parking situations.
Syros Engine & Specifications
- Under the hood, the new Syros is offered with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel
- The 1.0-litre motor generates 118bhp and 172Nm in its current state of tune.
- The 1.5-litre diesel produces 114bhp and 250Nm.
- Transmission options include six-speed MT , Seven-speed DCT and a six-speed AT.
Conclusion
The Kia Syros takes aim at reshaping subcompact SUV offerings through its marriage of creative styling with state-of-the-art components backed by multiple performance set-ups. Technical modifications supported by comfortable features and built-in safety elements position the product as an ideal fit with various preferences among modern drivers.