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]
| Kia Syros | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | AY[1] |
| Production | January 2025 ― present |
| Assembly | India: 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 | |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,790–1,805 mm (70.5–71.1 in) |
| Height | 1,625–1,680 mm (64.0–66.1 in) |
The name "Syros" is derived from the Syros island in Greece.
Overview
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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
editKia 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):
| Bharat NCAP scores (2025) | |
| Adult occupant stars | 
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| Adult occupant | 30.21/32.00 |
| Child occupant stars |
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| Child occupant | 44.42/49.00 |
Sales
editIn its first month of launch, Kia Motors India successfully dispatched 5,500 units for delivery, marking a strong start in the market.
References
edit- ^ "Kia India unveils new compact SUV - Syros; bookings start from January 3". ET Auto. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Bigger and better: Kia Syros a segment disrupter or a game changer?". Business Standard. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Kia's third SUV to slot in between Sonet and Seltos". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Kelshikar, Tushar. "Kia Syros unveiled in India; bookings open on January 3". Team-BHP. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "The Kia Syros Is a Tiny Car With a Huge Personality". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "Kia Syros Expected Price Not Yet Announced, 2025 Launch Date, Images & Specs | Updates". CarDekho. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
External links
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- Official website (India)