Kia India has unveiled its newest offering, the Kia Syros SUV, positioned to redefine the compact SUV segment with its future-forward design, advanced technology, and class-leading features. Built on the reinforced K1 platform, this 3,995mm long SUV combines bold aesthetics with practical versatility.
Design That Breaks Conventions
The Syros showcases Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy with striking elements including:
– Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps with Starmap LED DRLs
– Signature Digital Tiger Face front design
– R17 (43.66 cm) Crystal Cut alloy wheels
– Streamline door handles with puddle lamps featuring Kia logo projection
– Shark fin antenna and integrated spoiler
– Available in eight monotone colors including Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, and Aurora Black Pearl
Class-Leading Safety with ADAS
The Syros comes equipped with Level 2 ADAS featuring 16 autonomous safety features including:
– Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go functionality
– Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist with multiple detection capabilities
– Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
– 360-degree camera with Blind View Monitor
– Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Additionally, the SUV packs 20 robust safety features as standard, including six airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and VSM (Vehicle Stability Management).
Powertrains and Performance
Under the hood, Kia offers two potent engine options:
– Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi petrol: 88.3 kW (120PS) at 6000 rpm and 172 Nm torque between 1500-4000 rpm
– 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel: 85 kW (116PS) at 4000 rpm and 250 Nm torque between 1500-2750 rpm
Transmission choices include:
– Petrol: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT
– Diesel: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
Premium Interior Experience
The cabin pushes boundaries with several segment-first features:
– Trinity Panoramic Display combining a 31.24 cm (12.3″) HD touchscreen navigation and 12.3″ HD instrument cluster
– Second-row seats with slide and recline function, plus ventilation
– 64-color ambient mood lighting
– Harman Kardon Premium 8-speaker sound system
– Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
– Available in multiple interior themes including Cloud Blue & Grey with Mint Green accents
Advanced Connectivity
The Syros introduces Kia Connect 2.0 with several innovative features:
– Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates for 22 controllers
– Multilingual Voice Recognition commands
– Call center-assisted navigation
– Smart Pure Air Purifier with AQI display
– Smart Dashcam with dual camera (HTX+ variant)