Kapil Vashist

From scorching commutes to long family drives, the Kia Syros has impressed us throughout its long-term test. As we say goodbye, here’s what stood out.

The general sentiment towards the Syros remains largely positive, and it continues to impress in areas crucial for Indian consumers, especially here in Delhi NCR.

As someone who is more of an all-out SUV fan, the Syros has surprisingly impressed me with its blend of practicality, efficiency, features and modern flair.

In daily driving, I was easily averaging close to 13km/l. That’s quite impressive given most of my commute is spent sitting idle in chock-a-block traffic.

I attended two weddings last month, which meant I used all the seats, and all the storage space in the Safari. It didn’t disappoint.

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After spending so much time with the Seltos, I now fully understand why there are scores of it on our roads and what makes it so popular.

My family has been really appreciative of the interior quality of the Seltos – the materials, the fit and finish has been absolutely top notch – and it really is a rich experience.

The cold interior of the car every morning made me appreciate features like heated steering wheels and understand why people hate metal gear knobs.

Diesel may not be a crowd favourite at the moment, but for SUV buyers who spend more time munching miles than sitting in traffic, diesel engines are still relevant.