Kia's Affordable SUV: 6 Airbags, ADAS, and 360 Camera, Priced from ₹9 Lakh

Kia Motors' latest Syros becomes the safest SUV in the Indian market.

Yes, this car recently received a 5-star rating in the BNCAP crash test. It is considered safe for both children and adults. In the domestic market, the starting price of this car is just ₹9 lakh. Let's take a look at the safety rating, features, and specifications of the Kia Syros.

Kia Syros Receives 5-Star Rating

Kia's budget-friendly SUV scored 30.21 out of 32 for adult safety and 44.42 out of 49 for child safety in the BNCAP crash test, earning it a 5-star safety rating. Notably, the Syros is Kia Motors' first vehicle to be tested under BNCAP.

In the frontal impact test, the Syros scored 14.21 out of 16 points. The protection for the driver’s and passenger’s head and neck was rated as safe. With this, the Syros has joined the ranks of other safe SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, and Tata Curvv.

Kia Syros Safety Features

This SUV comes equipped with an impressive safety suite. Standard features include:

1. 6 airbags
2. ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
3. HSA (Hill Start Assist)
4. VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
5. Auto Hold
6. Electronic Parking Brake
7. 3-point seatbelts for all passengers
8. 360-degree camera
9. ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)

Under ADAS, the Kia Syros offers advanced features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring.

Dimensions

The Syros measures 3,995 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,665 mm in height, giving it a tall-boy SUV appearance.

Engine & Performance

1. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine produces 120 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque.
2. The 1.5L diesel engine delivers 116 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque.

Depending on the engine and variant, the company offers the SUV with

1. 6-speed manual transmission
2. 6-speed automatic transmission
3. 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission

Price

In the Indian market, the Kia Syros starts at ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹17.80 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end variant.

It is available in the following trims

HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, and HTX Plus.