Kia Syros to launch in India on February 1, bookings open tonight

Kia India has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming compact SUV. Kia Syros will launch in India on February 1. The automaker will start accepting bookings for the Syros at 12:00 am tonight. The token amount has been set at Rs 25,000. The delivery rollout for the SUV will commence soon after its launch. The Syros will also be showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show later this month.

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Kia Syros: What’s on offer?

Kia Syros follows the design language established by the automaker’s flagship electric SUV – EV9. The Syros is a sub-4m SUV designed specially for the Indian market. It stands at dimensions of 3,995mm x 1,800mm x 1,665mm and has a 2,550mm wheelbase. Up front, the compact SUV flaunts an upright nose, vertically stacked LED headlamps and DRLs, and a closed-off grille. The air vents are placed on the bumper. Along the sides, the SUV gets extra plastic cladding on wheel arches and flush door handles. The alloy wheels have a 3-petal design. The LED tail lamps at the back are vertically stacked on either side of the windscreen.

Inside, the Kia Syros gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, another 12.3-inch display for the digital instrument cluster, and a 5-inch display for the climate control system. Kia calls this the Trinity Panoramic Display. Other features include 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 of the Kia Syros 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.

Buyers get the option of 2 engines on the Syros – 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 6 trims – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+(O). There are 8 colour options on offer – Glacier White Pearl, Imperial Blue, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Pewter Olive, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, and Gravity Grey. The SUV will be priced under Rs 10 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon.