Kia India has unveiled the much-awaited Syros EV. The company has also opened pre-bookings for the electric SUV at Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV is offered with two battery options and claims an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 526 km.The larger 51.4 kWh battery pack offers an ARAI-certified range of 526 km. It can also have a smaller battery of 42 kWh that offers a declared autonomy of 443 km. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor that produces 171 PS, while the larger battery version can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.Speaking of charging capacity, with a 100 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 39 minutes. The SUV also comes with an integrated 10.8 kW AC charger, battery conditioning technology and regenerative braking with i-Pedal mode. Kia also offers a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, an Assured Purchase program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option. In terms of design, the Syros EV mostly resembles its ICE counterpart, save for a few EV-specific styling cues such as the brand’s Digital Tiger Face, LED Ice Cube MFR headlamps, LED Star Map lighting, flush door handles and 17-inch two-tone aero alloy wheels. Customers can also choose a 16-inch wheel option depending on the variant.Inside, the Syros EV gets a 30-inch Trinity panoramic display panel that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 5-inch climate control display. Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Kia Connect 2.0 with more than 95 connected functions, Over-the-Air updates, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic roof, a 4-way driver’s seat, ambient lighting, a smart dashcam and a 16-liter front trunk.On the safety front, the Syros EV comes equipped with Level 2 ADAS that offers 16 autonomous driving functions, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. It also receives six airbags, Control Electronic Stability Management, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-start Assist, disc brakes on all wheels, electronic parking brake with Auto Hold, a 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor and a total of 25 standard safety features.The Syros EV will be available in seven variants in both battery options. Kia offers the electric SUV in nine exterior colors with several interior themes. The price is still to be confirmed.
