Kia Syros : Kia has introduced its new Syros compact SUV, but the price of its model has not been revealed yet. The price announcement will be made in India in early 2025. If you are thinking of buying this SUV, then order books will open from January 3, 2025. After launch, Syros will be offered in 6 variants – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O) – and 8 monotone paint finishes will be available: Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, and Glacier White Pearl.
Kia Syros Powertrain Options: Petrol And Diesel
The Syros is offered with two powertrain options – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. The petrol engine produces 118bhp and 172Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 116bhp and 250Nm of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a six-speed torque converter automatic and seven-speed DCT are optional.
The 1.0-litre petrol engine is available with 6MT HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, and HTX variants, while the same petrol engine is available with 7DCT HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O) variants. For diesel engines, 6MT is offered in HTK (O), HTK+, and HTX. The 1.5-litre diesel engine with 6AT will also be available in the HTX+ and HTX+ (O) variants.
Kia Syros: Variant-wise Features Explanation
In the HTK variant you get:
- Halogen headlamps that make your night journey easier.
- Shark fin antenna that makes the car look more sporty.
- Flush-fitting door handles that come in a sleek and modern design.
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs that give you easy and convenient adjustment.
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover that give the car a strong and stylish look.
- Black and grey dual-tone interior with orange inserts, which gives a premium and trendy feel.
- All door power windows with illumination, which provide convenience even at night.
- Semi-leatherette seats that are a perfect combination of comfort and durability.
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, which make the driving experience more enjoyable.
- Remote key with central locking which gives you easy access and security
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, which offers the best infotainment experience.
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which give you hassle-free connectivity.
- 4.2-inch multi-info display, which displays important information clearly.4-speaker sound system that gives you clear and balanced sound quality.
- Front centre armrest with cupholders, which adds another level of comfort and convenience.
- Tilt adjust steering which gives you the flexibility to customize your driving position.
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, which makes parking and reversing easy.
- Front passenger adjustable headrest, which ensures comfort.
- Rear bench-style seat which is spacious and comfortable.
- Day and night IRVM, which adjusts according to the light conditions.
- Manual AC with rear AC vents, which cools the cabin efficiently.
- Rear door sunshade curtains, which add privacy and comfort.
- Type-C USB charger (2XF and 2XR), which provides fast charging facility.
- Electronic stability control, which maintains driving stability.
- ABS with EBD, which enhances braking performance.
- Front and rear parking sensors, which make parking easy and safe.
- 6 airbags, which give priority to safety.
- Tyre pressure monitoring system, which monitors tyre health.
- ISOFIX child seat mounts, which ensure children’s safety.
HTK (O) Features:
- 5-inch steel wheels with full cover (only for petrol)
- 16-inch alloy wheels (only for diesel)
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold and turn signal
- Roof rails
- Electric single-pane sunroof
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- 6-speaker sound system with 2 tweeters
HTK+ Features (Over HTK (O)):
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
- Cloud blue/grey dual-tone interior with mint green inserts
- Semi leatherette seats
- Keyless entry with push-button start/stop (only for DCT)
- Paddle shifters (only for DCT)
- 60:40 split rear seats with slide and recline
- Remote driver door window up/down (only for DCT)
- Follow-me-home headlamps (only for DCT)
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Adjustable rear seat headrests
- Rear disc brakes (only for DCT)
- Front center armrest with retractable cup holder (only for MT)
- Driver one-touch auto up/down
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold (only for DCT)
Cruise control - Drive and traction control modes (only for DCT)
- Rear parcel shelf
HTX
- These are the features selected from HTK+:
- LED headlamps
- LED DRLs with integrated indicators
- LED taillights
- All windows one-touch auto up/down
- Cloud blue/grey leatherette seats
- Remote windows up/down
- Dual-tone leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Front ventilated seats
- Rear wiper and washer
HTX+
Among the features mentioned above in HTX are:
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Puddle lamps
• Dual-tone interior theme with matte orange accents
• Dual-tone gray leatherette seats
• Rear ventilated seats
• 64-color ambient lighting
• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
• 5-inch touchscreen for climate control
• Alloy pedals
• Four-way powered driver seat adjust
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon system
• -Automatic climate control
• Kia Connect 2.0 in-car connectivity suite
• Air purifier with touchscreen display
• Dual camera dashcam
• OTA software updates with Kia remote diagnostics
• Wireless charging
HTX+ (O)
Among the features mentioned in HTX+ are:
• Side parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Blind spot monitor
• Level 2 ADAS
Kia’s Cirros SUV will be launched against Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, and Skoda Kodiaq.