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KIA SYROS vs KIA SONET

KIA SYROS vs KIA SONET

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Aratrika Roy

22 August 2026ยท2 min read

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KIA SYROS vs KIA SONET

KIA SYROS vs KIA SONET

DESIGN & SIZE

| Feature | KIA SYROS | KIA SONET |

|---|---|---|

| Design | Futuristic & tall-boy SUV | Sporty & bold SUV |

| Length | 3,995 mm | ~3,995 mm |

| Width | 1,805 mm | ~1,790 mm |

| Seating | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |

| Boot Space | Up to 465 L | Up to 392 L |

| Styling | Premium & futuristic | Sporty & youthful |

INTERIOR & COMFORT

KIA SYROS

  • Spacious second-row cabin

  • Sliding & reclining rear seats

  • Ventilated front seats

  • Rear-seat ventilation cushion on higher variants

  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof

  • Premium leatherette interiors

  • Large 30-inch Trinity panoramic display

  • 4-way power driver seat

  • Premium Harman Kardon audio

KIA SONET

  • Premium & sporty cabin

  • Ventilated front seats

  • Electric sunroof

  • Automatic climate control

  • Rear AC vents

  • Smart key with push-button start

  • Wireless smartphone charger

  • Premium infotainment system

TECHNOLOGY

SYROS

  • 12.3-inch HD touchscreen

  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

  • 5-inch climate-control touchscreen

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

  • Kia Connect 2.0

  • OTA software updates

  • Digital Key

  • Smart Dashcam

  • Harman Kardon 8-speaker system

SONET

  • Up to 8-inch touchscreen

  • Digital instrument cluster

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

  • Wireless smartphone charging

  • Connected-car technology

  • Bluetooth connectivity

  • Rear-view camera

  • Premium audio system

PERFORMANCE

SYROS

  • Petrol & diesel powertrain options

  • 1.0L Turbo Petrol

  • 1.5L Diesel

  • 6MT / 7DCT / 6AT options

  • Multiple drive modes

  • Paddle shifters on selected variants

SONET

  • Petrol & diesel engine options

  • 1.0L Turbo Petrol

  • 1.5L Diesel

  • Manual / iMT / DCT / Automatic options

  • Multiple transmission choices

  • Good city & highway performance

SAFETY

SYROS

  • 6 airbags

  • Standard 20 Hi-Safety Package

  • ESC

  • VSM

  • Hill-start Assist

  • ABS with EBD

  • TPMS

  • Rear parking sensors

  • Rear-view camera

  • ADAS on higher variants

SONET

  • 6 airbags

  • ESC

  • VSM

  • Hill-start Assist

  • ABS with EBD

  • TPMS

  • Rear parking sensors

  • Rear-view camera

  • ADAS on selected variants

EV VERSION

SYROS EV

  • Fully electric powertrain

  • 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh battery options

  • Up to 526 km ARAI MIDC range

  • Up to 171 PS power

  • 10โ€“80% DC fast charging in around 39 minutes

  • i-Pedal & regenerative braking

  • V2L capability

  • Battery heating system

SONET

  • Currently offered with petrol & diesel powertrains

  • No regular production EV version listed by Kia India

 WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

SYROS โ†’ Better for space, premium features, technology & EV experience

SONET โ†’ Better for sporty styling, compact SUV feel & multiple petrol/diesel powertrain choices

KIA SYROS vs KIA SONET

SYROS = MORE SPACE + MORE PREMIUM + FUTURISTIC + EV OPTION

SONET = SPORTY + COMPACT + POWERTRAIN CHOICES + VALUE