The Syros will initially be available with gas and diesel powertrains, although an electric version is expected to join them in the future

Kia Motors has once again made waves in the automotive world with the soft launch of their newest compact SUV, the Kia Syros. Positioned between the Kia Sonet and the Seltos, the Syros promises to carve its niche in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment.

The Kia Syros is a boxy contender billed as a "new species of SUV". And, from where we're sitting, it's likely to be on the table for SA.

Kia unveiled the Syros, a new compact SUV for the Indian market, set to launch in 2025. Inspired by the Carnival, EV3, and EV9, the Syros boasts a boxy design with unique LED headlamps and a spacious interior.

In terms of dimensions, the Syros measures 3,995mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,665mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,550mm. This when compared to t

Kia Syros will be sold in six variants and comes with the options for 15,16 and 17-inch alloy wheels depending on the variant.

Kia India has unveiled Syros, its new subcompact SUV that will be positioned above the Sonet brand in India. Syros is a sub-four metre SUV with premium positioning. Kia Syros's design is inspired by the Korean automaker’s global models Kia EV9 and Kia Telluride.