The Syros EV is powered by a 171 PS electric motor paired with an IP67-rated, liquid-cooled NMC battery. It is offered with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs, with the larger version accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.

Power is sent to the front wheels through a single-speed automatic transmission. It also gets paddle-operated regenerative braking with Auto mode, i-Pedal one-pedal driving, along with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), a battery heating system, Digital Key, a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS), and a column-mounted shift-by-wire selector.

The 51.4 kWh battery delivers an ARAI-certified range of 526 km, making the Syros EV the first in its segment to cross the 500 km mark. The smaller 42 kWh battery offers a claimed range of 443 km.

Using a 100 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 39 minutes, while the 10.8 kW onboard AC charger handles regular charging.

Inside the Syros EV, the standout feature is a segment-first 30-inch continuous display that seamlessly blends two 12.3-inch screens for instruments and infotainment with a 5-inch climate panel. It handles wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, and features a built-in dual-camera dashcam.

Up front, the driver gets a 4-way power seat. Both front seats are fully ventilated, complimented by 64-color ambient lighting, a wireless charging pad, and a fast 100W USB-C port.

In the back, passengers get sliding and reclining 60:40 seats to dial in their legroom, complete with bottom-cushion ventilation and built-in sunshades.

A dual-pane panoramic sunroof opens up the cabin, while an 8-speaker Harman Kardon system handles the audio.

As a bonus, there's a handy 16-liter frunk under the hood for extra storage.

On the outside, the Syros EV embraces a clean, boxy SUV silhouette. Up front, the LED headlights are pushed to the bumper's outer edges, paired with standard LED fog lamps and sleek daytime running lights that double as turn signals.

Along the sides, you'll find segment-first flush door handles and roof rails, with a choice of 17-inch aero alloys or a 16-inch alternative.

Aerodynamic skid plates finish off the lower bumpers, while the upright, flat tailgate features an LED lighting setup that perfectly mirrors the front design.

For styling, buyers can choose from nine exterior colors, ranging from everyday gloss and pearl finishes to a couple of mattes and a top-trim dual-tone option.

These pair nicely with three distinct interior themes: Blue/Grey, Black/Off-White, or an exclusive Black and Hunter Green combination.

Safety is a major focus here. The Syros EV comes equipped with a Level 2 ADAS suite packed with 16 autonomous features. To help with tight parking spots, it includes a 360-degree camera, a blind-view monitor that feeds directly into the digital cluster, and parking sensors on all sides.

On the mechanical side, all-wheel disc brakes and an electric parking brake with auto-hold come standard across the entire lineup.

Kia also bundles in 25 standard safety essentials, covering six airbags, stability control, and tire pressure monitoring.

As for official crash test ratings, Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP haven't been announced any ratings yet. However, you may want to check these cars that get 4 and 5 safety ratings.

The Syros EV closely competes with the Tata Nexon EV and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.

Against the Nexon EV, the Kia offers better range (526 km vs 489 km), more power, and faster charging. But Tata holds its ground with a cheaper entry-level model and a massive, proven service network.

The e Vitara slightly leads the Kia with a 543 km range, a 5-star safety rating, and a more durable LFP battery. Kia counters that battery advantage with a Lifetime Warranty. However, where the Syros EV really shines, though, is inside, if you want massive screens, premium audio, and sliding, ventilated rear seats, the Kia is the clear winner.