Kia Syros Sub-4m SUV – Is It a Game Changer in the Compact SUV Segment?

The Kia Syros comes across as a tempting package with its collection of numerous features, impressive ride quality, and Kia’s focus on making the product feel genuinely fresh, which also helps it stand out. This compact SUV has many ways to impress customers from its price range to its features and performance.  

In this blog, we present all you need to know about the Syros SUV.

What does the Exterior of the Syros feature?

This all-new Kia Syros features a sleek boxy design that includes modern LED DRLs, vertically positioned 3-pod LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, squared-off wheel arches, L-shaped LED rear lights, roof-mounted spoiler, and more. The SUV gets an all-LED lighting system and 17-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels.

What are the Dimensions of this SUV?

This compact SUV is the brand's second in the sub-4 meter segment and measures 3,995mm in length, 1805mm in width, and 1625mm in height. The wheelbase is 2550mm, which is 50mm higher than the Sonet. The longer wheelbase lets it have more space inside the cabin. 

How tech-loaded is the Interior?

The new Syros comes equipped with a tech-load of modern features such as a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display panel that houses a 5-inch Climate Control Display, a 12.3-inch infotainment unit, and a digital driver's display. It also gets a Harman Kardon Premium 8-speaker sound system. 

Other features of the SUV include rear seat ventilation, sliding and reclining 60:40 split rear seats, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable driver & co-passenger seat with ventilation function, and a 360-degree surround view camera. 

What color options and variants it offers?

The compact SUV is available in six variants, HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O). You also get various color options such as Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, and Frost Blue.

What is the Price range of the Syros?

The Syros is offered at a starting price of Rs 9 Lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 17.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) which is offered with ADAS technology. Following is the variants-wise list of the Kia Syros:

Petrol Variants Prices (Ex-showroom)

HTK MT - Rs 9 Lakh
HTK (O) MT - Rs 10 Lakh
HTK+ MT - Rs 11.50 Lakh
HTX MT - Rs 13.30 Lakh
HTK+ AT - Rs 12.80 Lakh
HTX AT - Rs 14.60 Lakh
HTK+ AT - Rs 16 Lakh

Diesel Variants Prices (Ex-showroom)

HTK (O) - Rs 11 Lakh
HTK+  - Rs 12.50 Lakh
HTX - Rs 14.30 Lakh
HTX+ AT - Rs 17 Lakh
HTX+ (ADAS) AT - Rs 17.80 Lakh

Which type of engine powers the smooth rides of Syros?

 
The Syros SUV is powered by a a 1.0-litre, turbo petrol engine that powers the Sonet. It is capable of producing 120 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque. This engine has transmission options which are a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT or dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

Apart from the petrol, the SUV is also offered with a diesel engine, which is a 1.5L CRDi unit that powers the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens. This engine produces up to 114bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox offered as standard, while a 6-speed torque convertor automatic unit comes as an optional.

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