Kia Syros Makes Global Debut, India Launch in January 2025

Following multiple teasers and speculation, Kia India has finally unveiled the much-awaited Syros compact SUV. Positioned above the sub-4m Sonet SUV, the Kia Syros has a 'tallboy design', with a flat roofline and boxy silhouette, creating more room on the inside – 465-litre boot space versus the Sonet's 385 litres. Speaking of, Kia says the 'lounge-like' cabin offers 'futuristic features' and reclining rear seats, among other things. 

Underneath the skin are a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. The former is tuned to produce 118bhp and 172Nm of peak torque, while the latter makes 116bhp and 250Nm. A six-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard, while six-speed torque converter automatic and seven-speed DCT units are optional. Kia is expected to add an electric powertrain to the lineup in mid-2025. The newly unveiled SUV comes in 6 variants – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O) – and 8 monotone paint finishes (Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, and Glacier White Pearl).

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Kia Syros: Exterior

The Syros is Kia's new 'tough, compact SUV with practicality and flexibility'. It has a robust front end marked out by a blanked-out tiger nose grille, a clamshell bonnet (with a Kia logo), vertically stacked LED headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lamps, and a wide air dam. The side profile features dual-tone alloy wheels, silver roof rails, and flush-fitting door handles. The wheels measure 17 inches. There is also the black cladding around the wheel arches and bumpers. The rear end stands upright with two-piece L-shaped taillamps, an integrated spoiler, a shark-fin antenna, and a windshield with a wraparound effect.

Kia Syros: Interior, Features

Designed to offer 'maximum space and comfort', the dual-tone interior incorporates reclining rear seats with leatherette upholstery and ventilation. The Hyundai Venue is the other model in the segment to get the reclining seats. 

The Syros additionally features a panoramic sunroof, a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel (with user-friendly interface), wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a two-spoke steering wheel (with a Kia logo), an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone climate control, remote window up-down, an engine start/stop button, a new gear selector lever, a four-way power adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, Type-C charging ports, wireless charging, and 64-colour ambient lighting. Three terrain modes are available: Mud, Snow/Wet, and Sand. 

Kia Syros: Safety Gear

Safety-wise, the Kia Syros comes with electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake (with auto hold), a tyre pressure monitor, and 6 airbags as standard. Along with these, you also get Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) with 16 autonomous features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, high beam assist, and autonomous emergency braking. 

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The price of the new Kia Syros will be revealed in January 2025, probably at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo. Bookings for the model commence on January 3 next year, with deliveries to follow in early February.