{"id":56336,"date":"2025-08-29T16:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=56336"},"modified":"2025-08-29T20:06:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T14:36:08","slug":"kia-syros-ev-spotted-testing-in-india-same-design-as-ice-model-with-ev-tweaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/kia-syros-ev-spotted-testing-in-india-same-design-as-ice-model-with-ev-tweaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia Syros EV Spotted Testing In India \u2013 Same Design As ICE Model, With EV Tweaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede.webp\" alt=\"Kia Syros EV \" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/kika-spottede-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span class=\"font_reduse\">image source -rushlane<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\">Kia<\/a> is expanding its electric vehicle plans in India. After introducing premium EVs such as the EV6 and EV9 the company is now focusing on the mass-market segment. It recently launched the<a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/carens-clavis-ev\"> Carens Clavis EV<\/a>, and the next big launch will be the Kia Syros EV. The upcoming model was recently seen testing in Kochi spotted by auto enthusiast Sharon Satheesan at a public charging station. Fresh spy shots give a closer look at the SUV and reveal important details about what to expect<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior Design \u2013 Similar To ICE Syros<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates.webp\" alt=\"Kia Syros EV exterior\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-updates-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the outside, the Syros <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/ev-car\">EV<\/a> looks almost identical to the petrol and diesel-powered Syros. The test mule was heavily camouflaged on the front, rear and up to the window line, but many familiar parts can still be seen.<\/span><\/p> <ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The pillars, roof rails, and ORVMs look unchanged compared to the ICE version.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A shark fin antenna is clearly visible.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The road stance and dimensions appear to be the same as the regular Syros.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, since this is an EV, some changes will naturally be there. The model will feature a closed grille and a charging port. An earlier prototype seen in South Korea had the charging slot placed on the left side. The same camouflaged vehicle also showed lighting units that looked very similar to the ICE model. Minor styling changes at the front and rear are possible, but the overall look will stay consistent.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The side profile will largely remain unchanged as well, with the possibility of EV-specific badges. The test car in South Korea had the same alloy wheels as the ICE model but featured green brake calipers, confirming its EV setup. 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Higher trims could also go up against the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400 EV and the soon to launch Maruti Fronx EV<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch And Expected Pricing<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia is expected to launch the Syros EV in India sometime in 2025. The price could start at around <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rs 14 lakh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the base variant and go up to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rs 20 lakh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the top trim. For comparison the Kia Carens Clavis EV is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 24.49 lakh<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>image source -rushlane Kia is expanding its electric vehicle plans in India. 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