Kia India has unveiled the Syros, which is a sub-four-metre SUV that sits between the Sonet and Seltos within the firm’s line-up. Order taking for the all-new mannequin will solely be begin from January 3 subsequent yr, though there’s no disclosure of pricing for now.
Constructed on the K1 platform, the Syros measures 3,995 mm lengthy, 1,805 mm broad, 1,625 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,550 mm. As with latest Kia fashions, the compact SUV adopts the ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, with cues highlighted being the model’s ‘Digital Tiger Face’ and signature ‘Star Map’ LED lighting – the latter sees the daytime working lights and cube-style headlamps being tucked into the corners of the entrance finish.
The boxy-shaped SUV additionally contains a notched bonnet, distinguished haunches, flush door handles in addition to thick B-pillars in physique color. By this level, you get the sense that the Syros’ styling will divide opinion, and that’s earlier than transferring to the rear the place you discover an upright tailgate that sports activities a big rear window that blends into giant C-pillars. Rear lighting is represented by L-shaped LED clusters framing the rear window.
If you may get previous the eyebrow-raising exterior, the cabin of the Syros is much extra regular. Seemingly impressed by the EV3, contrasting colors used for the inside trim and fabric create an inviting and ethereal atmosphere.
The easy dashboard is dominated by what the corporate calls a 30-inch ‘Trinity Panoramic Show’, which is made up of a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12-inch digital instrument cluster and five-inch touchscreen for the air-conditioning system.
Even with all that display screen actual property, bodily buttons are nonetheless plentiful above and beneath the central air vents, with energy shops situated additional down. Practicality is first rate too due to storage cubbies within the centre console, pockets for gadgets behind the entrance seatbacks and a boot capability of 465 litres – 60:40 split-folding rear seats are additionally current.
As for tools, the Syros is offered with wheel sizes starting from 15 to 17 inches, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, leatherette seat upholstery, puddle lamps, 64-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry and begin, a reverse digicam, an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, an air air purifier system, rear door sunshades in addition to entrance and rear seat air flow.
Kia additionally presents Degree 2 ADAS which incorporates entrance collision warning and avoidance (with autonomous emergency braking, junction help and parking assist), energetic cruise management with cease and go, main car departure alert, lane departure warning, lane preserve help, lane comply with help, excessive beam help, driver consideration warning, a blind view monitor and a 360-degree digicam. The same old assortment of passive security techniques (ABS, ESC) are current too, together with six airbags.
Powertrain choices are restricted to only two, beginning with a Smartstream G 1.0 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol engine making 120 PS (118 hp or 88.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 172 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. That is adopted by a Smartstream D 1.5 litre inline-four turbodiesel rated at 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm from 1,500 to 2,750 rpm.
Each engines driving the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed handbook transmission, though the petrol choice will also be had with a seven-speed dual-clutch, whereas the choice for the turbodiesel is a six-speed auto. Value mentioning that handbook transmission variants get drum brakes on the rear and discs on the entrance – the automated and DCT include disc brakes on all 4 corners.
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