Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also opened pre-bookings for the electric SUV at Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships. Offered with two battery pack options and a claimed driving range of up to 526 km, the Syros EV comes as the latest entrant in the growing segment. Here’s a look at the five biggest highlights of the new electric SUV.
Kia Syros EV : Up to 526 km of claimed autonomy
The Syros EV is available with two battery options. The larger 51.4 kWh battery offers an ARAI-certified range of 526 km, while the smaller 42 kWh battery is claimed to deliver 443 km on a full charge. Both versions are powered by a front electric motor that produces 171 PS. Kia says the larger battery variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.
Fast charging and battery technology
The electric SUV supports 100 kW DC fast charging, which allows the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 39 minutes. It also comes with a built-in 10.8kW AC charger, battery conditioning technology and regenerative braking with i-Pedal mode for one-pedal driving.
EV-specific styling
While the Syros EV maintains the overall design of its ICE sibling, it receives several styling elements specific to electric vehicles. These include Kia’s Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlights, Star Map LED lighting, roasted door handles and 17-inch dual-tone aero alloy wheels. Depending on the variant, buyers can also opt for 16-inch wheels.
Feature-rich cabin
Inside, the Syros EV features a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display Panel that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 5-inch display for the climate controls. Other key 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.
Security and ownership benefits
The Syros EV comes with a Level 2 ADAS suite with 16 autonomous driving functions, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. It also gets six airbags, Electronic Stability Management Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill-start Assist, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with Auto Hold, a 360-degree camera and Blind View Monitor as part of its 25 standard safety features.To make EV ownership more convenient, Kia also offers a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, an Assured Purchase program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option.The Kia Syros EV will be offered in seven variants in both battery options. Buyers can choose from nine exterior colors and several interior themes. The company has not yet announced pricing for the electric SUV.
