Kia’s latest compact SUV release in India has been a roaring success. Since opening the booking window for the Kia Syros on January 3, the automaker has received over 20,000 bookings for the SUV. The first 10,000 bookings were received before the Syros was launched on February 1. The top-spec models are in the highest demand.
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Kia Syros: An instant success
Kia Syros is available in 6 trim levels – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+(O). Out of these trims, HTX+ and HTX+(O) are in the highest demand – racking up 46% of all bookings. The petrol variants account for 67% of the bookings while 33% of the buyers preferred the diesel powertrain. The Glacier White Pearl paint scheme is the most popular among buyers, followed by Black Pearl and Frost Blue.
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.
In terms of features, the Kia Syros gets 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.
On the safety front, the Kia Syros packs 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, an 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.
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Conclusion
Prices for Kia Syros start at Rs 9 lakh and go up to Rs 17.80 lakh. The SUV can booked for a token amount of Rs 25,000. It rivals the Hyundai Exter, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon in India.
