5 Things We Love About The Kia Syros EV

Kia has taken what already worked on the petrol Syros and dropped an electric powertrain into it, so the SUV keeps its character but goes battery-powered. The looks of the Syros EV are still going to split opinion. But the clever engineering and packaging underneath make a strong case for anyone thinking of buying one. After a few early drives around town and out on the highway, five things about Kia's newest electric SUV really stood out.

Quick read:

● There's as much cabin room as you'd get in an SUV a size up.

● The twin 12.3-inch screens look and feel plush, and they're easy to use.

● Power comes in smooth and steady, so it's an easy thing to drive in town or on the highway.

● The materials and cabin design feel a cut above, properly premium.

● The kit list is loaded, right down to Level 2 ADAS and ventilated seats in both rows.

Big-Car Space In A Small-Car Footprint

It's under four metres long, yet climb inside and the Syros EV feels roomier than that, more like something a full size bigger. Smart packaging means there's plenty of space up front and in the back. The rear especially is generous enough to shame far bigger cars, with proper legroom and headroom even for taller folks.

You can tell practicality was front of mind here. The back seats slide and recline, so you can juggle passenger comfort and boot space however you need. There's storage dotted all over the cabin too, with door pockets that swallow a few bottles, plus phone trays and cupholders for those in the back. And the boot is wide and deep, handy for the daily runabout and the family holiday alike.

An Infotainment Experience That's Among The Best

The Syros EV gets a really good infotainment setup, which is usually a Kia strong suit. That central 12.3-inch touchscreen is sharp, quick to respond and simple to find your way around. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are on board and they just work. The menus are easy to get through, so you're not fiddling and taking your eyes off the road.

Sitting next to it is an equally crisp digital driver's display, and together they make the cabin feel modern and pulled together, more upmarket than the price tag lets on. Audio comes from a Harman Kardon system that sounds clean with a decent thump of bass. It's strong for the class, though the surround feel for rear passengers could do with a set of tweeters to round it off.

Effortless Performance That Never Feels Intimidating

The best thing about how the Syros EV drives is that the performance is easy to live with. The throttle is tuned to be smooth, and the power builds steadily rather than lunging at you the way some EVs do. Even in the frugal Eco mode there's enough on tap to slip past slower traffic in the city without a second thought.

Flick it into Sport and the acceleration sharpens up, quick but never twitchy or hard to handle. It keeps its cool even with a full load of passengers on board. What the team found in the 2026 Kia Syros EV Review: What We Liked & What Needs To Improve lines up with all this: crawling through city traffic or cruising on the highway, the Syros EV never feels stretched. There's a natural calmness to the electric motor that just makes the whole drive feel relaxed.

Premium Cabin That Feels Worth Every Rupee

Step inside and it's clear Kia has spent money on the materials and the design. The dashboard has a modern, layered look, with different textures that give your eyes something to enjoy. The material quality feels class-leading, with soft-touch surfaces, gloss black trim and even some recycled bits, all adding up to something rather grown-up. Put it together and the whole thing feels like it belongs in a pricier car.

A floating centre console makes the front feel more open and airy, and it frees up handy storage underneath. Pick the right variant and you get a choice of interior colour themes to set the mood too. The upshot is a cabin that's nice to look at and, more to the point, a really comfortable place to spend your time every day.

A Feature List That Leaves Very Little To Ask For

Kia has thrown just about everything at the Syros EV, covering comfort, convenience and safety. The kit list is one of the fullest you'll find in the compact EV space. The highlights? A panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats for front and rear passengers, and powered adjustment for the driver's seat. On the tech side there's plenty too, with those twin 12.3-inch displays, connected car features and a wireless charging pad.

Then there's ambient lighting, the Harman Kardon audio, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), which lets the battery run your external gadgets. On safety, the Level 2 ADAS suite brings a whole set of driver-assist functions. None of it feels like box-ticking either; this is stuff you'll actually use day to day, and it makes owning the car that bit nicer.

ZigSays...

The Kia Syros EV proves a small car doesn't have to give up space, quality or tech just to stay small. You get segment-leading room inside, a cabin that feels properly premium, a slick bit of tech and an electric drive that's wonderfully easy going. Few rivals in the class can match its feature list. If the offbeat styling works for you, the Syros EV is one of the most complete, well-rounded electric family cars you can buy in India right now.