Kia Syros To Be Sent To Bharat NCAP, A 5-Star Safety Rating Possible?

Kia India has turned heads with the unveiling of the Syros, a sub-4m product that promises to be comfort-oriented while blurring the lines between a subcompact and a compact SUV. Bigger than its sibling, the Kia Sonet, in both height and width, the Syros offers generous interior space, cutting-edge technology, and an impressive suite of safety features. But the real buzz is around its potential to secure a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), which the Syros will be sent to be crash tested.

Can Kia Syros become the first from Kia India to achieve this feat? Let’s take a closer look at why this SUV might just be the safest made-in-India Kia yet.

Safety: Kia Syros’ Ace Card

Kia Syros doesn’t just aim to impress — it aims to protect. Built on Hyundai-Kia’s reinforced K1 platform, the Syros promises superior structural integrity. This platform, which debuted in 2018, underpins models like the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS and Exter. 

Backing this solid foundation, the Kia Syros comes equipped with 20 standard safety features to ensure top-notch protection and peace of mind. These include 6 airbags for comprehensive occupant safety, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) for confident handling, and HSA (Hill Start Assist) for effortless uphill drives. Additional features like Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), ISOFIX child seat anchor points, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and seatbelt reminders with 3-point seatbelts for all passengers further enhance its safety credentials.

Level-2 ADAS: The New Norm?

The Mahindra XUV 3XO was the first car in the sub-4m segment to get a Level-2 ADAS and now, the Kia Syros follows the trend and gets a radar-based Level-2 ADAS. Packed with 16 autonomous safety features, this advanced suite includes Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist (covering cars, cycles, pedestrians, and junction traffic), Lane Keep Assist and Lane Follow Assist for effortless highway drives, and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (Reverse) to steer clear of tight-space mishaps. Adding to the convenience is Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality, which helps in maintaining the distance in traffic as well as helps to cruise on the highway safely and High Beam Assist for enhanced visibility during night drives.

Tech-Forward Safety Additions

The Kia Syros goes beyond passive safety by integrating advanced tech features that redefine convenience and protection. These include a Blind View Monitor embedded in the instrument cluster for enhanced awareness, a 360-degree camera for superior visibility, and the Kia Connect 2.0 system, which offers OTA updates and SOS functionality to handle emergencies seamlessly.

BNCAP 5-Star Rating: A Game-Changer?

With its comprehensive safety suite, the Kia Syros is positioning itself as a serious contender for a 5-star BNCAP rating. If achieved, this accolade would not only set a new benchmark for the sub-4m SUV segment but also make the Syros the safest Kia vehicle on Indian roads.

When Will the Verdict Be Out?

The BNCAP results for the Kia Syros are eagerly awaited and could arrive soon after the SUV gets tested and officially hits the roads. If the Syros secures this rating, it will reinforce Kia’s reputation for delivering vehicles that combine style, technology, and uncompromising safety.

The Syros will face little direct competition in India. However, it will take on rivals in the sub-compact and compact SUV segments, including the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Hyundai Creta.