Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also opened pre-bookings for the electric SUV priced at Rs 25,000 through its official website and outlets. Offered with two battery pack options and a projected driving range of up to 526 km, the Syros EV comes as the latest entrant in a 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 range
The Syros EV is available with two battery pack options. The larger 51.4 kWh battery offers 526 km of ARAI-certified range, 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 hp. Kia claims that the variant with the larger battery can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.
Fast charging and battery technology
The electric SUV supports fast charging of 100 kW DC, 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
Although the Syros EV retains the overall design of its ICE sibling, it has received several styling cues specific to electric vehicles. These include Kia’s Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlights, Star Map LED lighting, door handles and 17-inch two-tone aero alloy wheels. Depending on the variant, customers can also opt for 16-inch rims.
Cabin with features
The interior of the Syros EV is equipped with a 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display panel that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 5-inch climate control screen. Other key features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Kia Connect 2.0 with over 95 connected features, over-the-air updates, 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, panoramic sunroof, 4-way power driver’s seat, ambient lighting, 16-liter smart camera and 16-liter front camera.
Security and ownership benefits
The Syros EV comes with ADAS Level 2 package that features 16 autonomous driving functions, including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Keeping Assist. It also gets six airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with automatic holding, a 360-degree camera and Blind View Monitor as part of its 25 standard safety features.To make electric vehicle ownership more convenient, Kia also offers a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty, a guaranteed buy-back program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option.The Kia Syros EV will be offered in seven variants in two battery pack options. Customers will be able to choose from nine exterior colors and multiple interior themes. The company has yet to announce pricing for the electric SUV.
