Kia Motors has unveiled plans to expand its compact SUV lineup with the introduction of the Kia Syros EV, a pure-electric version of its recently debuted ICE counterpart. Expected to hit Indian roads between January and March 2026, this EV promises to bring a competitive edge to the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

The Kia Syros will have its booking open in January 2025 and its prices could be revealed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in the same month.

The Sonet is offered in three engine options - an 83 hp 1.2-litre NA Petrol engine, a 120 hp 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a 115 hp 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual with the 1.

The Kia Syros has been unveiled ahead of its launch in January 2025, and in this report, we compare its specifications with that of the Hyundai Venue.

Both sub-4m SUVs come with a lot of features and similar powertrain options, we find out which is the better car

The Kia Syros is a feature-loaded vehicle right from the base variant. The entry-level variant contributes handsomely to volume in the Indian car market, irrespective of the model

The Kia Syros is the most premium sub-4m SUV in India right now while the Kylaq is Skoda’s first-ever offering in this segment.

The Syros gets two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol which puts out 120hp of power and 172Nm torque. It comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Another engine is a 1.