Examine the ways that the Syros’s interior and exterior complement each other.

After the Sonet, the Kia Syros is the second sub-4m SUV that the automaker offers in our market. Its appearance and interior styling are heavily influenced by Kia’s flagship electric vehicle, the EV9, while also showcasing a unique design. In this research, we compare the two SUVs and show how the Syros’s architecture is identical to that of the EV9 from the inside out.

Kia Syros vs EV9 Design Similarities

Similar to the EV9, the Syros has a powerful yet contemporary front appearance. Both have a luxury appearance thanks to their silver-finished skid plate, vertically stacked LED headlights, and slim LED DRLs. The EV9, Kia’s flagship model, is distinguished by a digital lighting pattern built into its closed-off grille.

In this section, you will discover that the Syros is simply a smaller version of the EV9. Both SUVs have a boxy design with features like roof rails and door knobs that fit flush. Additionally, they have side cladding that is blacked out with silver highlights, and the alloy wheel designs of the two variants even seem to be somewhat alike. The main distinction is the size of the wheels; the Syros has 17-inch alloy wheels, while the EV9 has 20-inch alloy wheels.

The EV9 has a single vertically stacked LED tail light unit that looks more futuristic than the Syros, which has L-shaped LED tail lights with turn indicators positioned on the back fenders. A robust rear bumper, a silver-finished skid plate, and a shark fin antenna further resemble each other.

Kia Syros vs EV9 Interior

The Syros and EV9 have very similar cabin layouts when you get inside either SUV. Both variants have a 12.3-inch floating dual-screen configuration for the digital driver’s display and infotainment system. Between the two larger screens, both also have a 5-inch unit for the climate control system. An 11-inch heads-up display is another feature of the EV9.

Rectangular AC vents, physical buttons for other climatic controls, and a scroll-style volume control button on the steering wheel are further examples of their commonalities. Compared to the top-spec Syros’ black and grey color scheme, the EV9’s dual-tone black and brown cabin motif seems more upscale. Nevertheless, depending on the version you select, the Syros offers four different cabin theme options.

Kia Syros Features

In addition to the two 12.3-inch screens, the Syros has a panoramic sunroof, auto air conditioning, 64-color ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and ventilated front and rear seats.

A 360-degree video system with front, side, and rear parking sensors, level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, electronic stability control (ESC), six airbags (as standard), ABS with EBD, and electronic parking brake with auto hold are among the safety features. 

Kia Syros Engine Options

A 1.5-liter diesel engine with 116 PS and 250 Nm and a 1-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 120 PS and 172 Nm are the two powertrain options available for the Syros. Both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission are available for the gasoline engine. Either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission is linked to the diesel engine.

Kia Syros Price And Rivals

The Kia Syros’s prices are anticipated to be disclosed in January 2025, however they have not yet been disclosed. We anticipate that the ex-showroom price of the subcompact SUV will start at Rs 9.70 lakh. In addition to being a cost-effective substitute for the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, it competes with vehicles such as the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Maruti Brezza.