• Kia will expand its crossover lineup in India with a new offering called Syros.
  • The model will reportedly arrive in 2025, offering ICE and EV powertrain options.
  • The teaser reveals a minivan-inspired silhouette, hiding a “lounge-like” interior.

Update 11/12: Continuing its teaser campaign, Kia has confirmed that the new crossover will carry the Syros name. The company also released additional details and a new video showcasing its lighting signature, ahead of an expected launch in the coming weeks.

Kia has dropped the first shadowy images of its next SUV, called the Syros, which is primarily aimed at the Indian market. Positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in the brand’s lineup, the Syros is expected to carve out a unique niche with its minivan-like proportions, a well-appointed equipment list, and what the company describes as an “innovative” seating arrangement.

Set to debut in the coming weeks, the Syros forms a key part of Kia’s “Kia 2.0 Strategy” for India, which aims to meet the specific demands of local buyers while maintaining global appeal. With its market launch slated for early 2025, the Syros is poised to play a crucial role in Kia’s continued expansion in the region.

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The name “Syros” follows Kia’s established pattern of using “S”-starting names for its SUVs, such as the Sonet, Seltos, Stonic, Sportage, and Sorento. While the company hasn’t revealed the exact inspiration behind the name, Syros is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, close to the more famous Mykonos.

From the teasers images, the Syros presents a boxy silhouette reminiscent of a smaller Kia Carnival minivan, with a flat roofline and a nearly vertical tailgate. The profile features a prominent B-pillar, echoing design elements seen in models like the Hyundai Casper and Inster. Other design highlights include sculpted fenders, sharp LED headlights, and L-shaped taillights that flank the rear windshield.

Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior
Kia Syros Is A Budget Crossover With A “Lounge-Like” Interior

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Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, noted that the new model incorporates a “progressive SUV design language that doesn’t follow the conventional SUV design anymore”. The CEO also promised it will offer “segment-first features, exceptional performance, and unparalleled comfort”, focused on the needs of Indian buyers.

As reported by Autocar India, Kia also revealed that the Syros will feature a “lounge-like” interior, with “futuristic features and an innovative seating layout”. The vehicle’s equipment list will likely include a digital cockpit, powered and ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose audio system, up to six airbags, and a range of advanced safety features.

Local reports suggest the Syros will be built on a new platform, offering both internal combustion (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain options. At launch, it is expected to be powered by a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter gasoline engine, driving the front wheels through either a manual or automatic gearbox.

As the launch approaches, further details about the Kia Syros are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.