Kia has debuted the Syros and announced that bookings for the new compact SUV will begin on January 3, followed by a launch in February. When it goes on sale, Kia’s new premium compact SUV will be available with two engine options – each with manual and automatic gearbox options – and six trims. Here, we find out just how well-equipped each of the six Syros trims are, which colours are on offer and which powertrain option they come with.
Kia Syros colours
All variants of the Syros get eight monotone colour options, including a new one for Kia called Frost Blue. The other seven exterior finishes – namely Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Gravity Grey and Aurora Black Pearl – can be seen on either the Sonet or the Seltos.
Kia Syros engine and gearbox
Today’s unveiling confirmed our previous report of the Kia Syros being powered by familiar turbocharged engines – a 120hp, 172Nm, 1.0-litre petrol and 116hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre diesel. As for gearbox options, a 6-speed manual is standard on both. However, the petrol has a 7-speed dual-clutch auto option from the lower-spec HTK+ trim, while the diesel has a 6-speed torque convertor automatic option from the higher-spec HTX+ trim.
Kia Syros SUV variant-wise features
Kia Syros HTK
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT
- Halogen headlamps
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover
- Flush-fitting door handles
- Shark fin antenna
- Black and grey dual-tone interior
- Semi-leatherette seats
- 4.2-inch MID
- 12.3-inch HD touchscreen
- 4 speakers
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- C-Type USB charger (two each at front and rear)
- Tilt adjust steering
- All door power windows with illumination
- Centre console with armrest & cup holders
- Rear bench-type seat
- Front passenger adjustable headrest
- Remote key with central locking
- Day and night IRVM
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs
- Manual AC
- Rear AC vents
- Rear door sunshade curtains
Kia Syros HTK (O)
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT/1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK
- Sunroof
- 16-inch alloy wheels (diesel only)
- 15-inch steel wheels with full cover (petrol only)
- Driver seat height adjust
- Electric adjustable ORVMs with auto fold and turn signal
- Roof rails
- 2 tweeters
Kia Syros HTK+
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT/1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK (O)
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Dual pane panoramic sunroof
- Cloud Blue and Grey dual-tone interior with Mint Green accents
- Semi leatherette seats
- Keyless entry with push button start/stop (petrol-DCT only)
- Remote driver door window up/down (petrol-DCT only)
- Paddle shifters (petrol-DCT only)
- 60:40 split rear seats with slide and recline
- Rear centre armrest with cup holders
- Rear parcel shelf
- Driver one-touch auto up/ down
- Cruise control
- Adjustable rear seat headrests
- Rear disc brakes (petrol-DCT only)
- Follow-me-home headlamps (petrol-DCT only)
- Drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport (petrol-DCT only)
- Traction control modes – Sand, Mud, Snow
- Front centre armrest and retractable cup holder (MT only)
Kia Syros HTX
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK+
- LED headlamps, DRLs and tail-lamps
- Cloud Blue and Grey leatherette seats
- Dual-tone leatherette wrapped steering, gear knob
- Remote windows up/down
- Front ventilated seats
- Rear wiper and washer
- All windows one-touch auto up/down
- Electric parking brake with auto-hold (petrol-DCT only)
- Kia Syros HTX+
- Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6AT
- Features in addition to HTX
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Puddle lamps with Kia logo projection
- Dual-tone interiors with Matte Orange accents
- Dual-tone grey leatherette seats
- Alloy pedals
- 64 colour ambient lighting
- 12.3-inch HD MID
- 5-inch touchscreen for climate control
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon system
- Kia Connect 2.0 in-car connectivity suite
- OTA software updates with Kia remote diagnostics
- Air purifier with AQI display
- Smart dashcam with dual camera with mobile app
- Rear ventilated seats
- Automatic day/night IRVM
- Smartphone wireless charger
- Four-way powered driver seat adjust
Kia Syros HTX+ (O)
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6AT
Features in addition to HTX+
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360 degree camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Level 2 ADAS
All variants of the Kia Syros come with standard safety features like six airbags, ESC, and vehicle stability management.
Considering the list of features and engine options available, not to mention the size and expected price point, the Kia Syros will compete with the likes of Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and the recently launched Skoda Kylaq.
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