As The Kia Syros Reaches Dealerships Check Out The Pros And Cons Before You Get One Home

Quick Highlights

• The Kia Syros has started arriving at showrooms ahead of launch

• Price announcement will take place on 1 February

• Gets a quirky design in line with the newest Kia models

• Has an upmarket and tech-laden interior

• 12.3-inch dual displays, a panoramic sunroof, and rear seat ventilation are key highlights

• The safety kit includes Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and an electronic parking brake  

• Expected to cost between Rs 9.70 lakh and Rs 16.50 lakh (ex-showroom)

South Korean automaker Kia’s latest offering, the Syros, has started arriving at select showrooms across India ahead of its launch slated for 1 February 2025. It brings a raft of features, including some new features that were not available in the sub-four metre space. Also on offer are two engine options with a choice of 3 transmission options. Here we explain the pros and cons.

Kia Syros: Pros And Cons

On paper, Kia offers a lucrative package brimmed with features, advanced safety equipment, and a choice of two engines, gaining a competitive edge over its closest rivals on paper.

Pros	Cons
Compact size for daily driving in urban areas	Quirky and tall boy styling might not appeal to all buyers
Spacious and practical
Turbo–petrol and diesel engine options
Stylish and tech-laden cabin

Kia Syros: Variants And Colours

The Syros is available in 6 variants, namely HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O). Additionally, there are 8 single-tone colours on offer, such as Sparkling Silver, Frost Blue, Imperial Blue, Gravity Grey, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, and Aurora Black Pearl.

Kia Syros: Overview

Kia has bestowed the Syros with a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch driver display, a 5-inch touchscreen for climate control, (all displays housed in a single panel), paddle shifters, puddle lamps, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a wireless phone charger, 64 colour ambient lighting, an air purifier, ventilated front and rear seats, LED headlights with follow-me-home function, auto-dimming IRVM, updated connected car tech, and 4-way powered driver’s seat.

It comes equipped with several advanced safety features, such as a 360-degree camera, blind view monitor; front, side, and rear parking sensors; level 2 ADAS, electronic parking brake with auto hold, rear disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), brake assist, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchor points, and 6 airbags as standard equipment.

Kia Syros: Powertrain

Powering the upcoming Kia Syros is a 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 120 PS and 172 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel motor that generates 116 PS and 250 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque-convertor automatic, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Kya Syros: Expected Price And Rivals

The prices of the Syros are expected to range between Rs 9.70 and Rs 16.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Although it does not directly compete with any sub-four metre SUV due to its premium placement, the segment contenders are Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Sonet, Mahindra 3XO and Skoda Kylaq are its closest rivals. Not only that, the Syros also takes on compact SUVs, namely the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Tata Curvv, and the Citroen Basalt.

All in all, the Kia Syros offers a wide range of new features, outlandish styling, and an upmarket interior. Upon launch, the pricing will make it apparent whether the Syros is well worth considering.

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