The Kia Syros was introduced on February 1, 2025, as the Korean automaker's slightly premium sub-4m SUV product in India along with the Kia Sonet.
Now, the automaker has announced that it has sold 15,986 units of Syros since its release, which amounts to 20 percent of Kia's overall sales in March 2025.
Now, let us briefly look at all that the Kia Syros receives that has made it so popular in the Indian market.
Exteriors
The Kia Syros has a boxy look which is inspired by the more upmarket Kia EV9. It features vertically stacked LED headlights, L-shaped LED DRLs, a blanked-off grille and air intakes on the bumper.
Interiors, Features, and Safety
The interior appears quite contemporary and low-key with a 2-spoke chunky steering wheel and a triple screen design on the dashboard, supplemented by a silver and grey dual-tone scheme with orange highlights for contrast. The seats receive a leatherette finish with colours in sync with the overall cabin scheme.
Features-wise, it has dual 12.3-inch displays (one for the instrumentation and one for the infotainment) and a 5-inch screen for AC controls. It also has ventilated front and rear seats, a 4-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, and an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
On the safety side, the Syros receives 6 airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and an electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto hold function. It also features a Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite with features such as lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
Powertrain Options
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission* | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
Pricing and Rivals
The Kia Syros is available in the range of Rs 9 lakh to Rs 17.80 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). It competes with the likes of the Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.
Conclusion
The Kia Syros has made a resounding entry into the Indian automobile market, hitting a significant sales milestone in only two months of its release. With its sophisticated design based on the Kia EV9, equipped interior, innovative safety features, and petrol and diesel engine options, the Syros presents an attractive package within the sub-4m SUV category. Its aggressive pricing and feature-rich design make it a serious challenger to well-established competitors such as the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and Hyundai Venue. With Kia further solidifying its foothold in India, the Syros is a demonstration of the brand's capability to produce premium and technologically sound cars that are specifically suited to the Indian consumer's requirements.
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