Kia India has unveiled the much-awaited Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV for Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV is being offered with two battery pack 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 may also have a smaller 42 kWh battery that offers a claimed range of 443 km. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor that produces 171 PS, while the larger battery version can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.1 seconds.Talking about charging capabilities, the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 39 minutes with a 100 kW DC fast charger. The SUV comes with a 10.8 kW onboard AC charger, battery conditioning technology and regenerative braking with i-pedal mode. Kia is also offering a Lifetime High Voltage Battery Warranty, an Assured Buyback Program and its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing option. In terms of design, the Cyros EV mostly resembles its ICE counterpart, barring a few EV-specific styling elements like the brand’s digital tiger face, Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, star map LED lighting, flush door handles and 17-inch dual-tone aero alloy wheels. Customers can also choose 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 over 95 connected features, over-the-air updates, a Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio system, ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 4-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ambient lighting, a smart dashcam and a 16-litre front trunk.On the safety front, the Cyros EV is equipped with Level 2 ADAS that offers 16 autonomous driving functions, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. It gets six airbags, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, a 360-degree camera, blind view monitor and a total of 25 standard safety features.Cyros EV will be available in seven variants with two battery options. Kia will offer the electric SUV in nine exterior colors along with multiple interior themes. Price is yet to be confirmed.
(tags to translate)Kia Ciros EV
