KIA Kia Syros

The Kia Syros is a new compact SUV positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in Kia’s India lineup. Designed with a boxy and futuristic appearance, the Syros focuses heavily on cabin space, practicality and urban usability while offering a premium feature list.

The SUV introduces a unique upright design with vertically stacked LED lighting, muscular body cladding and a modern minimalist styling approach. Kia has aimed the Syros at buyers looking for a practical compact SUV with strong road presence and modern technology.

With multiple engine choices, connected features and spacious interiors, the Syros strengthens Kia’s presence in the fast-growing compact SUV segment in India.

The Kia Syros combines compact dimensions with a spacious and practical interior layout. Its tallboy-inspired proportions help maximise cabin space while maintaining an SUV-like stance and commanding driving position.

The exterior styling adopts Kia’s latest design language with sharp surfaces, connected lighting elements and strong wheel arch cladding. The design gives the Syros a futuristic appearance while improving practicality for urban buyers.

Inside the cabin, the Syros offers a modern dashboard layout with large digital screens, connected technology and premium materials depending on the variant. Kia has also focused on passenger comfort and storage practicality, making the Syros suitable for both city driving and family usage.

The Syros competes with compact SUVs such as the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Engine & Specs

The Kia Syros is available with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (998 cc) and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (1493 cc) depending on the variant.

Transmission choices include manual, iMT and automatic gearbox options depending on the engine configuration.

The Syros has been tuned primarily for urban comfort, fuel efficiency and ease of driving while still offering strong low-end performance from the turbocharged engine options.

Mileage / Range

The Kia Syros petrol variants deliver a mileage of approximately 18 km/l to 20 km/l, while the diesel variants offer around 20 km/l to 22 km/l depending on the transmission option.

Actual fuel efficiency may vary depending on driving conditions and variant selection.

Key Features

• Vertically stacked LED headlamps
• Connected LED lighting elements
• Large touchscreen infotainment system
• Fully digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• Connected car technology
• Multiple airbags and safety systems
• Advanced driver assistance features (ADAS)