New Delhi, July 15: South Korean carmaker Kia has unveiled its second electric vehicle variant — Syros EV — in India but did not reveal the prices yet.
The SUV comes with an ARAI-certified range of 526 kilometres, making it the first vehicle in its segment to cross the 500 km mark.
The 42-kWh variant offers a certified range of 443 km.
The Syros EV will be offered in seven variants, two battery options and nine exterior colours, giving buyers a wide range of choices as Kia expands its electric vehicle portfolio in India.
“The Syros EV delivers a best-in-segment ARAI-certified range of 526 km — the first in its segment to cross the 500 km mark,” Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, said in a statement.
The company says the new vehicle produces 171 PS, the highest power output in its class and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds with the larger battery.
Features such as battery conditioning, regenerative braking with i-Pedal, Vehicle-to-Load capability, Digital Key and Shift-by-Wire technology further enhance the driving experience.
“Backed by a simplified and effortless ownership experience, including a Lifetime Battery Warranty, Assured Buyback and BaaS, we are addressing what matters most to Indian families, bringing them a decisive step closer to going electric,” said Lee.
The electric SUV comes with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. These are complemented by features such as six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, tyre pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child seat anchors, four-wheel disc brakes and a 360-degree camera.
The SUV also offers a Harman Kardon eight-speaker audio system, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof and a 16-litre front storage compartment. (BVI)
