The new subcompact SUV, Syros, from Kia India, will take the place of the Sonet brand in India. Syros is a luxury-positioned SUV that is under four meters long.
Kia Syros’s design is influenced by the Korean carmaker’s international vehicles, Kia Telluride and Kia EV9. The Syros will be introduced and its price will be revealed at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo.
Syros has a tall-boy shape and a boxy silhouette. Instead of a conventional radiator grille, the car has an enclosed panel. The automobile appears taller since the air vents have been repositioned to the front bumper. Large vertical headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) flank the bumper panel, and the hefty silver skid plate gives the front end additional muscle.
The Syros has a strong shoulder line that runs the length of it, a flat hood line, and a consistent roofline. The cabin appears roomy because the window frames appear large enough to provide a sizable glasshouse area. Large wheel arches have been leveled off, and rails run along the roof. 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels will be standard on top-tier Syros models.
The rear end of the car is flat, while the top has vertical taillights. The tail lights’ L-shaped LED design looks good, and it appears that they were inspired by some of the international models.
Syros has a wheelbase of 2,550 mm and dimensions of 3,995 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,665 mm in height. In comparison to the Sonet, it is 55 mm taller, 10 mm wider, and has a 50 mm longer wheelbase. The 465-liter boot space of the Syros is 80 liters larger than that of the Sonet. Compared to the Kia Seltos, it has more space and lighter upholstery in the cabin.
For the Syros, Kia has eight color choices: Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Pewter Olive, and Glacier White Pearl.
For its class, the Kia Syros’s cabin appears to be quite high-end. In addition to the extensive use of chrome accents and soft-touch upholstery, the inside is beige and grey with excellent fit, finish, and plastic quality. Syros boasts the newest technology and creature comforts, including an instrument display, a touchscreen infotainment system, and two 12.3-inch screens, in true Kia form. Among other things, it has a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, USB-C charging outlets, a premium Bose audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six airbags, rear window sunblinds, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assist System.
The well-proven 1.5-liter diesel and 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engines from the Kia Sonet power the new Kia Syros. The 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine produces 114 horsepower and 250 Nm of peak torque, while the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 118 horsepower and 172 Nm of peak torque. Both manual and automatic transmission options are available for both powertrains.