Upcoming Kia SUV sketches released — Might be called the Kia Syros

Kia India has just released some sketches of one of its upcoming SUVs, and we might know which one they belong to. The SUV, which Kia claims to be developed under some Kia 2.0 philosophy, will be positioned between the Sonet and the Seltos. It is rumoured to be named either Syros or Clavis. Here’s more information about this upcoming Kia SUV.

New Kia SUV in India

The differentiated b-pillar and c-pillar designs give away that the released sketches are of the Syros/Clavis SUV, which is set to be positioned between two of the most popular Kia cars in India — Sonet and Seltos. Kia has made some bold claims with this upcoming SUV, like a purposeful design, cutting-edge technology, class-leading convenience features and an ultra-spacious, comfortable cabin. Let’s see how much of it translates to real-life.

Design

The design of this upcoming SUV is said to be inspired by the new Carnival and the EV9 electric SUV. We spied a test mule a few months ago, and it gave a throwback to the design of the Skoda Yeti. The rear lights are L-shaped, as seen in the released sketches. Slim LED DRLs are also visible. 

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Expected powertrain options

The test mule that we spotted had a diesel engine, which is likely to be the same unit that is available on the Sonet and the Seltos. It is also natural to expect a petrol engine. Kia is yet to release details about the engine and transmission options as of date. 

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Interior and features

The Clavis/Syros will get a two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel that was spied on the test mule. We could also spot a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a twin-screen setup for instrumentation & infotainment, and rear sensors for ADAS functionalities. Other expected features include a 360-degree camera setup, automatic climate control, and front ventilated seats.

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New Kia SUV launch timeline in India

Kia is expected to launch this upcoming SUV in early 2025, and rumours suggest that it might be named as Kia Syros or Kia Clavis. Being positioned between the Sonet and the Seltos, expect it to start around Rs 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom). Stay tuned to CARS24 Autoverse for latest updates!