Kia Syros

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Kia Syros
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Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Model code AY [1]
ProductionJanuary 2025 ― present
AssemblyIndia: 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
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,790–1,805 mm (70.5–71.1 in)
Height1,625–1,680 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]

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

Overview

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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]

Safety

Kia Syros became 1st Kia Car in India rated 5 star both adult and child in Bharat NCAP (similar to Global NCAP 2023, based on Latin NCAP 2016):

2025 Kia Syros (6 Airbags)
Bharat NCAP scores (2025)
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Adult occupant30.21/32.00
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Child occupant44.42/49.00

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.