Kia Syros

Kia Syros
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	AY [1]
Production	January 2025 ― present
Assembly	India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia India)
Designer	Under the lead of Teck-koun Kim [2]
Body and chassis
Class	Crossover city car (A)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K1
Related	Hyundai Casper
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 T -GDi Diesel: 1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi VGT
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,550 mm (100 in)
Length	3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width	1,790–1,805 mm (70.5–71.1 in)
Height	1,625–1,680 mm (64.0–66.1 in)

The Kia Syros is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the South Korean automaker Kia in India. It is positioned between the Sonet and the Seltos. ^[3] It was unveiled on 19 December 2024. ^[4]

The name "Syros" is derived from the Syros island in Greece.

Overview

Rear view

It features a boxy shape inspired by the EV9. The headlamps are in vertical shape headlights and the rearlamps are in L–shaped rearlights. The brake lights are at the bottom of the rear bumper. ^[5]

In the Indian market, it is available in six grades; HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O). ^[6]

Kia Syros has been launched in India with a starting price of ₹9 lakh, going up to ₹17.80 lakh for the top-end trim. The X-Line version is expected to be released by the end of the year.

Sales

In its first month of launch, Kia Motors India successfully dispatched 5,500 units for delivery, marking a strong start in the market.

References

1. "Kia India unveils new compact SUV - Syros; bookings start from January 3". ET Auto. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
2. "Bigger and better: Kia Syros a segment disrupter or a game changer?". Business Standard. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
3. "Kia's third SUV to slot in between Sonet and Seltos". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
4. Kelshikar, Tushar. "Kia Syros unveiled in India; bookings open on January 3". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
5. "The Kia Syros Is a Tiny Car With a Huge Personality". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
6. "Kia Syros Expected Price Not Yet Announced, 2025 Launch Date, Images & Specs | Updates". CarDekho. Retrieved 2024-12-20.

External links

• Official website