Kia India has been releasing teasers of the new Kia Syros, which is set to make its Global Debut on December 19th, with a complete launch in January at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. From the teasers released, we can gather a lot of details about the Syros, and from the current details the new compact SUV is definitely going to sit between the Sonet and the Seltos. The Syros will appeal to the audience that are looking for a premium SUV with advanced features within a budget.
Highlights
- Panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera
- ADAS and Terrain modes
- Same petrol and diesel powertrains as the Sonet
Kia Syros Exterior
From the teaser released by Kia India, the fascia of the Syros will feature vertically stacked cube-shaped LED head lamps with integrated DRLs, an upright bonnet and a silver skid plate. Another major highlight is the huge panoramic sunroof, which follows the Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO in the same segment. The appearance of the car in the teasers appears to be modern and stylish, with a boxy design and an upright nose similar to the new Kia Carnival and EV9. Roof rails can be spotted in the teasers adding a rugged look to the compact SUV. The rear gets L-shaped LED taillights and is flat in design to compliment the box-like design of the body, another inspiration from the larger EV9.
Kia Syros Interior and Features
Coming to the cabin and interiors, the recently released teaser shows that the interiors are quite different from the Sonet and Seltos, with a strong inspiration from the EV9’s interior layout. The interior will have an all-black theme with grey highlights along with ambient lighting. The cabin is expected to be feature rich and is designed to enhance the driving experience. Some interesting features include a 360-degree camera, sporty 2-spoke steering wheel and 10.25-inch displays. Additionally, it is also speculated to come with terrain mode select and drive mode select features.
Syros is set to elevate safety standards with its extensive suite of features, including the much-coveted ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). A few details visible in the teaser include parking assistance and lane assist, confirming their inclusion on the feature list. In addition to ADAS, the Syros will prioritize passenger safety with standard 6 airbags.
To enhance comfort features like ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control and wireless chargers are also expected to be present.
Kia Syros Powertrain
The Syros is expected to get a 1.0L Turbo Petrol engine and a 1.5L Diesel engine borrowed from its cousin, the Sonet. Transmission options could be 6-speed Manual, 6-speed iMT, and 7-speed DCT.
Kia Syros Competitors
The Kia Syros will take on the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. However, as the Syros is expected to slot in above the Sonet, expect the new Kia compact SUV to come in at the premium end of the segment.
Summary
The Kia Syros is the new Kia car which will be positioned between the Sonet and the Seltos and is said to debut on December 19th. It can be considered as a mini carnival in terms of its boxy design. The engine is also speculated to be the same as the Sonet. But besides these things the interior and exterior of the Syros is completely different. The fascia gets vertically stacked LED-headlights with DRL’s and a panoramic sunroof. The interiors get a diverse range of smart features like ADAS, climate control, terrain change and drive mode change. Overall the Syros is a bold-looking SUV equipped with modern features.
