2 New Kia UVs To Launch In Early 2025

Kia India has an aggressive business plan for next year, including expanding its product range, production capacity, and sales network. Recently, the South Korean automaker announced the name of its upcoming sub-4-metre SUV, which is reported to be positioned above the Sonet in its Indian product portfolio. Called the Kia Syros, it will make its global debut in the coming weeks, with its market launch expected in early 2025 (possibly in January at the second edition of the Bharat Mobility Show). The Kia Carens facelift will also hit showrooms in the first half of 2025.

Let’s delve into some key details of these upcoming Kia UVs.

Kia Syros

The Syros has been undergoing testing for a while now, which is why we have seen its heavily to semi-camouflaged test mules numerous times. Ahead of its official debut, the carmaker has released a couple of teasers revealing its silhouette and tall-boy stance.

This subcompact SUV features L-shaped taillamps mounted on the pillars, roof rails, flush-style door handles, a high-mounted stop lamp, and bumper-integrated brake lights. It also comes with vertically stacked LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, and four-spoke alloy wheels.

Interior details are not available at this point. However, the Kia Syros is expected to have an interior layout and features similar to the Sonet. Being a more premium offering than the Sonet, it could include extra features such as ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated and powered front seats, and more. Media reports suggest that the Syros will offer more cabin space for rear-seat occupants than the Sonet.

In terms of engines, the Kia Syros is likely to come with a 118bhp 1.0L turbo petrol engine, a naturally aspirated petrol engine, and a 1.5L diesel motor. Kia is also planning to launch an electric version of the Syros at a later stage.

2025 Kia Carens Facelift

The Kia Carens has been generating strong sales for the South Korean automaker since its launch in early 2022. Now, this compact MPV is set to receive its first major update in early 2025. Minimal changes are expected both inside and out. The updates may include a slightly revised front grille and headlamps, updated front and rear bumpers, and a new set of alloy wheels.

The interior layout and features are likely to remain largely intact. However, the facelifted model is expected to feature a first-in-segment ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite, along with a revised dashboard design and a 360-degree camera.

The 2025 Kia Carens facelift will continue to offer the existing 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine (115bhp), 1.5L turbo petrol engine (160bhp), and 1.5L diesel engine (116bhp). Transmission options will also be carried forward from the current model, including a 6-speed manual (standard), a 6-speed torque converter automatic (available only with the diesel engine), and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (offered only with the turbo-petrol variants). The Kia Carens EV launch is also in the pipeline, though it is likely to arrive towards the end of 2025.

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