As a result of automakers apparently can by no means have too many crossovers, Kia is launching the Syros in India. It sits above the Sonet within the native portfolio and appears just about like an EV9 toy automotive. Nonetheless, past some styling cues, the 2 don’t have anything in widespread. For starters, the newcomer is obtainable solely with combustion engines. It is also a lot smaller, at simply 3995 millimeters (157.2 inches) lengthy. The electrical SUV is a full meter (40 inches) longer.

We would argue that the entrance design is undoubtedly essentially the most placing angle of the Syros. Kia pushed the vertical headlights to the perimeters because it did on the Tasman. Since we talked about the pickup truck, we won’t assist however discover that the crossover’s nostril additionally stands proud, maybe greater than it ought to. The odd look continues with the profile, the place the plastic physique cladding across the wheel arches reminds us of the Tasman’s “eyebrows.” An abrupt kink on the quarter glass stands out as properly.

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The styling oddities proceed on the rear, the place the lower-mounted vertical taillights are put in on the extremities of the bumper. One other set of L-shaped lights sits up excessive, flanking the tailgate’s glass. There’s silver cladding throughout, together with two-tone wheels as massive as 17 inches. Greater-end variations get a twin panoramic sunroof.

Due to its boxy form, it has a formidable cargo capability of 16.4 cubic ft (465 liters). Rear legroom needs to be nice for a car on this class, courtesy of a beneficiant wheelbase measuring 100.4 inches (2550 mm), which is about so long as the larger Soul we get right here within the US. Coincidentally, it is simply as vast because the funky crossover/hatchback mashup, at 70.8 inches (1800 mm), whereas being barely taller, at 65.5 inches (1665 mm).

Energy is supplied by a turbocharged 1.0-liter gasoline engine that produces 118 hp and 127 lb-ft (172 Nm). It’s routed to the entrance wheels through a six-speed handbook transmission or a seven-speed, dual-clutch computerized gearbox. Alternatively, the Syros additionally comes with a 1.5-liter diesel that channels 114 hp and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) to the highway through a six-speed handbook or a torque-converter computerized with the identical variety of gears. The variations geared up with the auto even get paddle shifters. A completely electrical model will observe.

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Whereas the outside is unquestionably an acquired style, the cabin is much extra regular. Truthfully, it really appears to be like prefer it belongs to a different, extra conventionally designed automotive. Kia has crammed practically 30 inches of display actual property by mounting a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment of the identical measurement, and a five-inch panel for the local weather settings nestled between the bigger shows. Reward be, there are nonetheless a handful of bodily buttons for accessing often-used features.

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Though it is a diminutive crossover, the Syros is loaded with options. It has ventilated entrance and rear seats (sure, within the rear, too), wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wi-fi charging pad. The Syros will get a four-way powered driver’s seat, a sliding rear bench that folds 60:40, an digital parking brake, 64-color ambient lighting, a folding rear central armrest, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

On the protection aspect, Kia India gives six airbags, a 360-degree digicam, entrance and rear parking sensors, plus 16 driving aids – from lane preserve help to adaptive cruise management (with cease & go). Syros will get higher in time for the reason that pint-sized crossover helps over-the-air updates.

Pricing has not been disclosed, however for the reason that automotive competes with the $9,300 Skoda Kylaq, it needs to be grime low-cost. The Syros is predicated on the K1 platform, therefore why you may need observed some similarities with the Hyundai Casper and its electrical Inster sibling.