Kia Syros : Kia Syros burst onto the scene early last year and has since carved a solid niche in India’s fiercely competitive sub-4 metre SUV space,

Drawing buyers with its unconventional boxy looks, cavernous interior and a features list that punches way above its price band.

Priced from Rs 8.67 lakh to Rs 15.94 lakh ex-showroom, it targets young families and urban adventurers who want Sonet-level refinement in a more affordable, space-optimized package.

Its 5-star BNCAP safety badge and radar-based Level 2 ADAS set it apart, proving Kia isn’t skimping on crash protection or driver aids even at entry levels.

Striking Boxy Silhouette and Colour Choices

Few SUVs polarize opinions like the Syros – its tall-boy stance,

Upright greenhouse and chunky black cladding scream practicality over flashy curves, echoing boxy icons but with modern LED lighting and 17-inch diamond-cut alloys on top trims.

Eight dual-tone shades, including the striking Aurora Borealis Blue and stealthy Matte Abyss Black, let owners personalize without extra cost, while roof rails and skid plates hint at light off-road capability.

Dimensions at 3,995mm long, 1,775mm wide and 1,700mm tall maximize presence in tight parking spots common in cities like Panipat or Delhi.

Spacious Cabin Redefining Rear-Seat Luxury

Step inside, and the Syros reveals its ace card: a surprisingly roomy cabin that feels bigger than a Sonet or Venue, thanks to smart packaging and a long 2,500mm wheelbase.

Dual 12.3-inch screens – one for instruments, one for infotainment – dominate the dashboard, wrapped in soft-touch materials, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof flooding the space with light.

Rear seats slide and recline with segment-first ventilation (thigh area), offering limo-like legroom and under-thigh support that rivals mid-size SUVs.

The 423-litre boot expands further with 60:40 split-folds, and clever storage cubbies keep family clutter in check.

Refined Powertrains Tailored for Indian Roads

Engine choices cater to varied tastes: the zippy 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (118 bhp, 172 Nm) pairs with a slick 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT for eager city sprints and highway merges.

Diesel duty falls to a torquey 1.5-litre CRDi (114 bhp, 250 Nm) with 6MT or TC auto, ideal for loaded runs with claimed 20.75 kmpl ARAI efficiency.

Petrol variants hit 17-18 kmpl in mixed use, while independent rear suspension smooths out bumps better than torsion beams in rivals.

Drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport – tweak responses, with paddle shifters on autos adding engagement.

Tech Overload and Top-Tier Safety Kit

The 10.25-inch touchscreen supports wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bose 8-speaker audio, voice commands and Kia Connect for remote AC preheat or geo-fencing.

Ventilated front seats, wireless charging, heads-up display and electrically folding mirrors elevate comfort on HTX+ and above.

Safety shines with 6 airbags standard, 360-camera, TPMS and radar Level 2 ADAS featuring adaptive cruise, lane keep, blind-spot alerts and auto braking – outpacing camera-only systems in Nexon or Venue.

No rear disc brakes, but the setup earns that 5-star nod comfortably.

Detailed Variants and Smart Pricing Strategy

Kia offers 15 variants across petrol and diesel: base HTK petrol-MT at Rs 8.67 lakh gets basics like 6 airbags and cruise; HTK(O) at Rs 9.39 lakh adds alloys and sunroof.

Mid HTK+ (Rs 10.74-11.92 lakh) unlocks touchscreen and rear AC vents; HTX (Rs 12.10-13.29 lakh) brings Bose audio and 360-cam.

Top HTX+ (Rs 14.56 lakh) and HTX+(O) diesel-AT (Rs 15.94 lakh) pile on ADAS, ventilated rears and HUD.

On-road figures add Rs 1-2 lakh, but festive deals and 3-year warranty sweeten the pot.

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How Kia Syros It Stacks Against Rivals

Against Hyundai Venue, Syros offers deeper ADAS and space but similar powertrains;

Tata Nexon matches safety yet feels less plush inside; Mahindra XUV3XO edges performance but trails refinement; Maruti Brezza wins mileage sans diesel or ADAS.

Kia Sonet feels premium but costs more; Skoda Kylaq undercuts on price yet lacks diesel.

Owners praise the airy cabin and ride but note some road noise on coarser surfaces.

Kia Syros proves you don’t need Rs 20 lakh for SUV luxury – it’s a clever blend of space, smarts and safety that urban Indians crave, especially those eyeing family upgrades.

Book a drive; sliding those rear seats back might convince you it’s the smart pick over flashier foes.