Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet: Kia’s new sub-4m SUV, the Syros, is a new entry in the compact SUV segment, and its price will be revealed in January 2025. Kia has just unveiled its new SUV, and we will compare it with the Sonet, which is already on sale in India. The Sonet is priced at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), and we expect the Syros to be priced quite premium. The Syros sits above the Sonet in Kia India’s portfolio, but its design is inspired by the EV9, which makes it quite different from the Sonet.
Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet: Design Inspired by EV9
If we talk about the design, the look of the Syros is inspired by the EV3 and EV9. It has an upright nose with a wide air dam. Another special thing about the Syros is its vertically stacked headlamps, which are positioned on the sides of the bumper. Each headlamp assembly has three LED projector units and a drop-down LED Daytime Running Lamp.
Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet: Side Profile and Rear Design
If we talk about the side profile, the wheel arches of the Syros have thick black cladding around them, which gives it a very bold and rugged look. Along with this, there are flush-fitting door handles and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels. The rear has high-mounted L-shaped lights, positioned opposite the vertical taillamps. In addition, the quarter glass has a unique kink, which makes this design more distinctive.
The Sonet that Kia updated in January 2024 has a connected taillamp unit. Compared to the Syros, the Sonet has Seltos-inspired LED taillamps that are connected to an LED light bar. The ‘L’ motif is also visible on the front end, which has L-shaped headlamps along with integrated Daytime Running Lamps. The Sonet runs on small 16-inch alloy wheels. Both models also have electronically folding outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs).
Colour Options of Kia Citros vs Kia Sonet
Kia Syros comes in 8 monotone paint finishes – Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, and Glacier White Pearl. On the other hand, the company offers 11 shades with the Sonet, which also include two dual-tone options (Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl and Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl).
Dimensions of Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet
If we talk about dimensions, the Kia Syros is bigger than the Sonet in almost everything. Its length is 3,995mm (which is equal to the Sonet), width is 1,805mm, and height is 1,680mm, which is 15mm wider and 38mm taller than the Sonet. Its wheelbase is also longer, at 2,550mm. The boot space of the Syros is 465-litre, which is 80 litres more than the Sonet.
Size/Dimensions | Kia Syros | Kia Sonet |
Length | 3,995mm | 3,995mm |
Width | 1,805mm | 1,790mm |
Height | 1,680mm | 1,642mm |
Wheelbase | 2,550mm | 2,500mm |
Boot Capacity | 465 litres | 385mm |
The Kia Syros is a premium offering that comes with dual 12.3-inch displays compared to the Sonet’s 10.25-inch displays. It gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats for all passengers, windows auto up-down, and 64-colour ambient lighting. The Sonet gets wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (only in top variant), 7-speaker Bose audio system, single-pane sunroof, and front ventilated seats. Features like dual dashcams, side parking sensors, electronic parking brake, air purifier (with touchscreen display), and reclining rear seats with sliding function are reserved only for the premium SUV.
Engine and Gearbox of Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet
Kia Syros has only two engine options, while Kia Sonet has more options. Syros has a 118bhp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 114bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine, while Sonet also has an 81bhp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
In Sonet you get 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed intelligent manual transmission (6-iMT), and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). Whereas, in Syros you get 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, and 7-speed DCT.
Kia Syros has only two engine options, while Kia Sonet has more options. Syros has a 118bhp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 114bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine, while Sonet also has an 81bhp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
In Sonet you get 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed intelligent manual transmission (6-iMT), and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). Whereas, in Syros you get 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, and 7-speed DCT.
