Kia Syros

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
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
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0T-GDi Diesel: 1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi VGT
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT
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

Rear view

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

Kia 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):

2025 Kia Syros (6 Airbags)

Bharat NCAP scores (2025)
Adult occupant stars
Adult occupant	30.21/32.00
Child occupant stars
Child occupant	44.42/49.00

Sales

In its first month of launch, Kia Motors India successfully dispatched 5,500 units for delivery, marking a strong start in the market.