Kia Syros: Everything You’ve Ever Wished to Know About Kia’s New SUV
Kia has showcased its latest SUV, called Syros, continuing the naming trend of Kia’s SUVs with the letter “S”. Besides drawing inspiration from the Kia EV9 electric SUV as well as the Carnival, the Kia Syros possesses an aggressive, boxy body style and cutting-edge features such as versatility.
Design of Kia Syros
The Syros sports a high stand with a stubby nose. Teasers show vertically arrayed three-pod LED headlamps and very long LED DRLs. The design features include:
Flared wheel arches to add strength to the road presence
Flat roof with elongated roof rails and big window panels
L-shaped tail lights and upright tailgate
Cabin and Interior Features
Inside, Kia Syros could boast of a dual-tone theme and 2-spoke steering wheel. Kia has also hinted at equipping it with some premium features in the line of:
Dual-display setup: digital instrument cluster along with an infotainment screen
Ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof
Six airbags as standard, ISOFIX child seat mounts, electronic stability control
Engine and Gearbox Options
Kia Syros could share powertrains with the Kia Sonet. More likely, it could have:
1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine (83 PS, 115 Nm, 5MT)
1-litre turbo-petrol (120 PS, 172 Nm, 6-speed iMT or 7-speed DCT)
1.5-litre diesel (116 PS, 250 Nm, with multiple transmission options: 6-speed MT, iMT and AT)
Price and Competition
Launched soon, Kia Syros is probably going to start around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Having no direct counterparts in India, the Syros would position itself in the compact SUV market; offering style, technology, and value.
