Kia Syros garners 10,000 bookings ahead of launch

Kia’s new compact SUV for the Indian market has gained over 10,000 bookings ahead of its launch. Bookings for the Kia Syros were opened earlier this month. The SUV will launch in India on February 1. The top two variants of the Syros are in the highest demand. Buyers can book their model of the car for a token amount of Rs 25,000. The Syros was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo last week.

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Kia Syros: India launch on February 1

Kia Syros is available in 6 variants – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+(O). Out of these variants, HTX+ and HTX+(O) account for the majority of the bookings. This is because of the presence of premium features like twin 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, a 5-inch climate control system, an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, a 4-way powered front seat, seat ventilation, reclining and sliding second-row seats, 64-colour ambient mood lighting, wireless charging, and more.

Safety features on the SUV include 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold, a 360-degree camera, and more. The Level 2 ADAS package offered with the SUV consists of features like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. The Bharat NCAP crash test results for the Syros will come out in the coming weeks.

Kia Syros is available in 2 engine options – a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The turbo petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 120hp and 172Nm of torque. It can be linked to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Meanwhile, the diesel engine produces a maximum power output of 115hp and 250Nm of torque. This engine also gets 2 transmission options – a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. Interestingly, the Syros does not get the 1.2-litre NA engine that currently powers the Sonet.

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Conclusion

Kia Syros is available in 8 colour options on offer – Glacier White Pearl, Imperial Blue, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Pewter Olive, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, and Gravity Grey. We expect the prices for the SUV to start at Rs 9 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Hyundai Exter, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon.