The South Korean automaker Kia India has unveiled its new Syros sub-compact SUV. With this new SUV, the company aims to lure buyers in the sub-compact SUV segment who are looking for a vehicle with superior rear-seat comfort. If you are interested in getting a more detailed look at the new Syros and its features, here is a detailed image gallery for you.
Kia Syros: Exterior Design Details
Front
First off, let’s talk about the exterior design of the Kia Syros. This particular SUV does not look like any other sub-compact SUV. It has been inspired by the Kia EV9, which is the brand’s 7-seater EV. At the front, it gets a clamshell bonnet with a sleek “Tiger Nose” grille and a very boxy appearance with geometrical, smooth body lines.
Side Profile
Moving on to the side profile, the SUV gets chunky black cladding, blacked-out A and C-pillars, and a body-colored B-pillar. On the lower portion of the doors, there are silver skid plates, and it also gets sizable roof rails.
Rear
As for the rear end, the Syros gets two-part LED taillights where the high pillar-mounted lights are designed in an L-shape. Also, there are smaller LED lights on the lower section, which are positioned just behind the rear wheel arches. A thick, black-cladded bumper with a faux silver skid plate adds to the rugged design of the Syros.
There is also a big opening for the cooling system, which is surrounded by a matte black element and a silver skid plate.
At the front, the SUV gets vertically stacked ice cube-styled LED headlights and vertical LED DRLs as well.
The Syros also features a shark fin antenna on its roof, just ahead of the integrated spoiler.
It also comes equipped with flush-type door handles.
Adding uniqueness to this SUV, it comes fitted with 17-inch geometric alloy wheels finished in black and silver colors.
Interior Design
Moving on to the interior, the Syros gets a very futuristic cabin. Its dashboard layout is very simple yet modern and boasts a ton of different premium materials. It gets horizontally positioned AC vents, and just underneath them are the automatic climate control buttons, USB Type-C charging ports, a wireless charger, a unique gear knob, a start-stop button, and a camera button as well.
The Kia Syros gets a massive 30-inch Trinity Panoramic display panel, which comprises two screens. On the left is the infotainment touchscreen, and on the right is the digital instrument gauge cluster. It also gets a two-spoke steering wheel with controls for the infotainment and instrument cluster.
It also comes equipped with an electronic parking brake, auto hold, a headlight leveler, and a button for traction control.
The Syros features an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
Another special feature is its panoramic sunroof.
Kia Syros is the only car in its segment to offer ventilated front as well as rear seats. Also, the rear seats can be adjusted for legroom and can be reclined as well.
Safety Features
In terms of safety features, the Syros comes with six airbags as standard.
It also gets front and rear parking sensors.
Like new modern Kia cars, it also gets a tire pressure monitoring system.
The Kia Syros is also being offered with ADAS Level 2. Its ADAS suite includes a front collision warning and avoidance system, lane keep assist, and a ton of other features.
There is also a 360-degree camera.
Kia Syros: Engine Options
The first engine option is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol motor. It makes 120 bhp and 172 Nm of torque. It can be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed DCT.
On the other hand, it comes with a 1.5-litre diesel motor. It makes 116 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. As for transmissions, this engine can be had with a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed torque converter automatic.