Kia Syros India Debut Tomorrow; Here's What to Expect

The upcoming Kia Syros will likely offer both petrol and diesel engine options. It is expected to have a starting price of Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).

After a series of teasers, Kia is all set to globally unveil the Syros tomorrow, December 19. While official specifications are yet to be revealed, the Syros is expected to slot between the Sonet and Seltos. The Sonet is priced at Rs 7.99 lakh, while the Seltos costs Rs 10.90 lakh. Based on this positioning, the Syros is likely to fetch somewhere around Rs 9 lakh. These are starting and ex-showroom prices. Although the Syros won’t have any direct rivals in India, it may serve as an affordable alternative to models like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Hyundai Creta, the Tata Nexon, and the Hyundai Venue. Read on to find out what the new Kia Syros could bring to the table.

Kia Syros: Exterior and Interior

The official teasers have shown that the brand-new Kia Syros will adopt a boxy design language, characterised by vertically stacked 3-pod LED headlights, LED DRLs, and large window panels. It will also feature a flat roof, extended roof rails, and a distinctive kink in the window beltline near the C-pillar. Other design highlights include flared wheel arches, bold silver cladding on the doors, flush door handles, and L-shaped LED taillights.

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Inside, the Syros is expected to offer generous rear seat space, surpassing both the Sonet and Seltos. The rear seats will reportedly feature a reclining function, a first for the segment. Additionally, the cabin will include a large touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and other premium features.

Kia Syros: Safety Suite

The Syros is expected to have electronic stability control (ESC), 6 airbags as standard, along with ISOFIX child seat anchorages and a reversing camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including features like automatic emergency braking, and lane keep assist for safety.

Kia Syros: Powertrain

The Syros will likely offer both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit will deliver 118bhp and 172Nm, while the 1.5-litre diesel mill will provide 116bhp and 250Nm.

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Transmission options may include a six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. All variants will be front-wheel-drive and based on the same platform.