Last week, Kia Motors took the wraps off the Syros SUV. The new compact SUV from Kia will make its debut in India next month. The automaker has now confirmed that an all-electric model of the SUV is in the works. The Kia Syros EV is expected to launch in early 2026. It will be based on the same platform as the Hyundai Inster EV and will carry forward the design of its ICE sibling.
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Kia Syros EV: What to expect?
The Kia Syros EV will share its underpinnings with the Hyundai Inster EV which was revealed globally earlier this year. This means that the electric SUV will be based on the K1 platform. The Inster stands at dimensions of 3.8 x 1.6 x 1.6 m. This makes it slightly smaller compared to the Syros’ ICE model – 3.9m x 1.8m x 1.6m.
Kia Syros EV will be identical to its ICE sibling. The latter’s design is inspired by the EV9. It flaunts an upright nose and vertically stacked LED headlamps and DRLs. Even the ICE model has a closed-off grille. The air intake section is positioned at the bottom of the ICE SUV. The profile of the SUV showcases its flush-fitting door handles and boxy silhouette. At the back, the L-shaped LED tail lamps are positioned on either side of the rear windscreen.
The interior of the Kia Syros EV will be similar to the ICE model as well. It will pack two 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster and a 5-inch display for the climate control system. Kia calls this the Trinity Panoramic Display. Other features on the SUV include 64-colour ambient mood lighting, a 4-way powered front seat, ventilated seats, reclining and sliding second-row seats, an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, wireless charging, and more. There is also a Level 2 ADAS package onboard.
Kia Motors has kept a tight lid on the powertrain specs of the Syros EV. Its Hyundai cousin, Inster, is available in two battery and engine options. The entry-level trims are powered by a front-axle-mounter electric motor that can produce a maximum power output of 96hp and 147Nm of torque. This engine can accelerate the EV from 0-100 kmph in 11.7 seconds while attaining a top speed of 140kmph. The 42kWh battery pack on the entry-level variants offers a driving range of 300km.
Meanwhile, the top-spec variants of the Hyundai Inster can produce a maximum power output of 113hp and 147Nm of torque. They can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.6 seconds with their top speed capped at 150kmph. The 49kWh battery pack on these variants offers a driving range of 350km. Both battery packs support 120kW DC charging. The EV comes with an 11kW onboard charger.
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Conclusion
We expect the Kia Syros EV to be priced between Rs 17-21 lakh, going by current trends. Kia will begin road testing the electric SUV in India next year. Upon launch, it will rival the Tata Nexon EV, Tata Punch EV, and Mahindra XUV400 EV.
