Kia Syros

Features: The Kia Syros is equipped with features such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch fully digital driver’s display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5-inch touchscreen for climate control, a four-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and 64-color ambient lighting. Additional amenities include ventilated front and rear seats, an 8 speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a wireless phone charger, and auto up/down for all windows. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX child seat mounts, a 360-degree camera, a dual dashcam setup, an electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto hold and level-2 ADAS features.

Engine: The Kia Syros offers two engine options: a 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine delivering 120 PS and 172 Nm, paired with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The second is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 116 PS and 250 Nm, available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. It measures 3,995 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, and 1,680 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,550 mm.

Rivals: The Syros does not have any direct rivals but it is an alternative to a wide range of sub-4 metre and compact SUVs, including the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Skoda Kylaq alongside Hyundai Creta, Tata Curvv, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and Citroen Basalt.

Variants: It is available in six different variants: HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O). Colour options include 8 monotone shades: Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White, Aurora Black and Frost Blue.

Kia has showcased the new Syros at the Auto Expo 2025. The sub 4-metre SUV gets a quirky and sleek design, upmarket interior, a host of features, and a variety of powertrain options. Bookings of the new Syros has already started with price announcement set to take place on 1 February, 2025. Key highlights of the Syros include a dual 12.3-inch setup, powered driver’s seat, 64 colours ambient lighting, front and rear seat vent, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and Level 2 ADAS.