Kia Syros unveiled in India; bookings open on January 3

The Kia Syros is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in the Indian market.

Kia has revealed its latest sub-4-metre SUV, the Syros. The new model slots in between the Sonet and Seltos. Bookings will open on January 3, 2025 and deliveries will begin in early February.

The Kia Syros is based on a reinforced K1 platform and has a boxy design with vertically stacked LED headlamps and L-shaped LED taillights. It has thick B-pillars, roof rails and retractable door handles; while the flared wheel arches house a set of two-tone alloy wheels.

Inside, the Syros promises space comparable to SUVs from a higher segment. It even gets sliding and reclining rear seats and segment-first ventilated front and rear seats.

The dashboard design is modern and simple, with horizontal air-con vents and a 30-inch dual-screen layout housing a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system. The Syros also gets a new design flat-bottom steering wheel.

Other features offered on the Syros include a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, a rear sunshade, ambient lighting, rear AC vents, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and connected car features with remote window ventilation. 

In India, the Kia Syros will be offered with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT and a 1.5-litre diesel mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

The Syros is equipped with a slew of safety features, including Level 2 ADAS. The car gets a 360-degree camera, ESC, Hill Start, 6 airbags and disc brakes on all four corners.