Kia Syros

New Kia Syros revealed (but will it come to SA)?

This is the new Kia Syros, a small boxy model described as a “new species of SUV”. And, from where we’re sitting, it looks likely to be on the table for South Africa…

Meet the new Kia Syros, revealed in India and potentially in line for South Africa. Described as a “new species of SUV”, this boxy model is built on what the South Korean firm calls a “reinforced” version of the K1 platform, an architecture that also underpins pint-sized Hyundai siblings like the Grand i10 and Exter.

So, will we see this newcomer in Mzansi? Well, Kia South Africa earlier didn’t rule out the possibility, telling Cars.co.za in November 2024 that it “will look at all product made available to SA in right-hand drive and evaluate all possibilities” to ensure it brings in “the right product at the right price” for the local market.

Furthermore, it’s interesting to note the automaker’s head office in Seoul applied to trademark the “Syros” badge locally in March 2024, with the status currently listed as “pending”. Of course, we should point out that an application to protect a badge is no guarantee the brand will use the nameplate in question.

The new Syros is set to slot into the (narrow) gap between the likewise Indian-made Sonet and Seltos, though is very similar in size to the former. Indeed, the 3 995-mm-long Syros is only slightly wider and taller than the Sonet, while its 2 550 mm wheelbase is 50 mm lengthier.


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Kias third SUV to slot in between Sonet and Seltos

Kias third SUV to slot in between Sonet and Seltos
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Kia Syros - Key features, details and specifications:

- First-in-segment OTA updates
- ADAS L2 with 16 autonomous features
- 6 airbags as standard
- Sliding and reclining rear seats
- Ambient lighting
- Segment-first ventilated front and rear seats
- 30" continuous screen for infotainment and driver display
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Panoramic sunroof
- 60:40 split folding seats
- 8-speaker Hardon Kardon sound system
- Wireless charger
- Flush door handles
- 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels
- 1.0L T-GDI with 6MT/7DCT; 1.5L CRDi with 6MT/6AT

My day has been made. The Mighty 1.OL T is included.
 
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