Kia Syros Compact SUV - Top 5 Things To Know

The Korean automaker Kia is preparing multiple utility vehicles including MPVs and SUVs for the Indian market. The company will introduce the EV9 electric SUV and an all-new Carnival MPV. Moreover, the Carnival MPV will receive a mid-life facelift along with an electric derivative in 2025. Kia India is also working on an all-new compact SUV, which is rumoured to be called the Kia Syros.

Kia has already trademarked the Syros nameplate in India. It was speculated the Clavis could be the name of the upcoming compact SUV, as this name was also trademarked in the country. However, we believe that the new model will be called the Kia Syros. The name starting with 'C' is not in sync with Kia's SUV line-up, as the brand's SUV line-up comprises Seltos, Sonet, Sorento, Sonic and Sportage. 

Kia Syros Launch Timeline

The new compact SUV is most likely to make its global debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show in January. The production of the SUV is expected to commence in December 2024, while the launch is likely in the first quarter of 2025. 

Design & Interior

The Kia Syros compact SUV is rumoured to be positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, and will be marketed as a lifestyle SUV. However, few reports claim that the small SUV will rival the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. More details will be revealed closer to its launch. 

The spy images reveal that the new SUV sits under 4 meters in length. While the brand's Sonet and Seltos SUVs are offered with rounded styling, the new Syros will have a more boxy styling with flat bonnet and straight surfaces. The styling is more in-sync with the brand's flagship Telluride 3-row SUV & the Soul on sale in the International market. 

Some of the design highlights include vertically positioned headlamps with uniquely styled daytime running lamps, split headlamp setup and the signature Tiger Nose grille. The headlamps split into three separate parts to create a jewel-like effect for their reflectors. The SUV has large glasshouse areas for an airy feel. The rear seems inspired from the EV9 SUV, as it has vertically stacked tail-lamps connected via a horizontal light bar. 

Top Features

The new Syros compact SUV will come equipped with several segment-leading features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat and an advanced driver assistance system or ADAS tech. The ADAS tech will offer multiple driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and others.

Not just ADAS, the Kia Syros compact SUV will come with a wide range of safety and security features. It will have six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360 degree surround view camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front parking sensors and rear disc brakes. 

Engine Options

The new Kia Syros is likely to be offered with the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that also powers the Sonet. This engine is capable of producing 118hp of power and 172Nm of peak torque. It is likely to be offered with a 6-speed manual and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox options. The entry-level variants could get a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with a manual gearbox option. 

EV version

Not just petrol version, the Kia Syros is also expected to receive an electric derivative. The EV could be called the Clavis and is likely to be launched in the second half of 2025. The Syros electric is expected to receive a battery pack of around 40-45kWh with a front-axle mounted electric motor. We expect the new model to offer a range of around 350km to 400km on a single charge.

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