Kia Syros - Urban high-chassis vehicle with larger body than Sonet, unique design

(Dan Tri) - The Kia Syros will initially only have petrol and diesel versions, and a pure electric version will be launched later. This mini-SUV is larger than the Sonet and smaller than the Seltos.

The Kia Syros has made its global debut in India, slotting between the Sonet and Seltos in the Korean automaker’s product portfolio. The compact SUV sets itself apart with its modern exterior and tech-filled interior.

Syros will compete in the already crowded urban SUV segment (Photo: Kia).

The Kia Syros is 3,995mm long, 1,800mm wide, and 1,665mm tall, with a 2,550mm wheelbase. This is the same length as the Sonet, but the remaining dimensions are slightly larger.

The car is designed in a square style and has a high rear end, reminiscent of the previous Kia Soul model. High chassis and many plastic details give the Syros an SUV "quality".

The front of the car is designed in a non-traditional style with a large radiator grille (Photo: Kia).

The LED headlights are positioned lower than usual, above the “tiger nose”. Kia designers opted for a nearly closed grille, so air is drawn into the engine compartment through vents in the lower front bumper.

Looking from the side, you can see the large, square, high wheel arches and sturdy B-pillars, similar to the design style of the Hyundai Casper and Inster cars.

The high rear end resembles the style of the Kia Soul (Photo: Kia).

At the rear, the split taillights, L-shaped, use LED bulbs, hug the two sides of the rear glass door and the minivan-style tailgate.

Inside, the dashboard looks similar to the Kia EV3, with a digital cockpit featuring two 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch screen for controlling the climate control. Another highlight is the rear bench seat, which slides up/down, reclines, and is ventilated; these are features never before seen on an urban SUV.

With a capacity of 465 liters, the trunk is quite large for a mini SUV less than 4m long (Photo: Kia).

Notable equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, 64-color interior ambient lighting, a 4-way power driver's seat, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, a wireless charging pad, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity in seconds.

Kia also mentions a center-assisted navigation system, along with a host of connectivity features.

In terms of safety equipment, the Syros has 6 airbags and can add an advanced driving assistance system ADAS that provides level 2 autonomous driving capability.

Modern car interior space (Photo: Kia).

The Kia Syros uses the upgraded K1 platform, which is also used for the Hyundai Exter, Casper, and Inster models.

For now, this model only has petrol and diesel versions, and the pure electric version will come later.

The 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine produces 118 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque, while the 1.5L diesel engine produces 114 horsepower and 250 Nm. Both are mated to front-wheel drive and a manual or automatic transmission.

The Syros is expected to hit the market early next year. Local media reports suggest it will be more expensive than the Sonet, closer to the Seltos.

In the mini-SUV segment, the Kia Syros will compete with models like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Skoda Kylaq.

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