Kia Clavis/ Syros Compact SUV: New Spyshots Surface
Kia is expected to launch a new B-segment SUV in India. It is known to be working on such a product for global markets. The name ‘ Clavis’ was recently trademarked, adding to suspicions. The vehicle is yet to make its debut. However, it remains to be seen if the manufacturer will bring the global product to India, or will go with a different India-spec version. A different set of documents reveals the name ‘Syros’ to be trademarked as well. This could also be for the India-spec. A new set of spy images has revealed key details of the upcoming SUV.
Kia Clavis / Syros: What Is To Be Expected?
We have no confirmed information on its actual dimensions, but spy shots suggest the upcoming Clavis SUV to be longer and slightly wider than the Sonet, but smaller than the Seltos. It could thus be placed between the two familiar SUVs in Kia’s domestic portfolio. Sources suggest that it could have the same length (4196 mm) as the global Kia Soul.
The test mules seem to be well camouflaged. However, a few details are obvious. Previously, it was anticipated that the SUV would have 17-inch wheels with funky triple-slotted geometric patterns. The new pictures, however, show the wheels to have four-slotted patterns.
According to spy pictures, the vehicle will likely have vertically positioned LED headlamps and DRLs, clamshell bonnet, front door-mounted ORVMs and rounded wheel arches with prominent cladding. There could even be flush-type door handles. Like most modern-day Kia cars, the Clavis will also have full-width light bar and L-shaped LED lights at the rear. There could also be dual-tone roof rails and shark fin antenna. The production-spec is expected to have visual resemblances to the EV9, scheduled to debut on October 3rd.
The Clavis / Syros is expected to be packed with features. It could get a panoramic sunroof. Other features could be ventilated front seats, dual-tone upholstery, two 10.25-inch screens, wireless charging, mobile connectivity, a 360-degree camera, and an ADAS suite- shared with the Sonet. The vehicle will also come with six airbags and various other safety features.
Details regarding the powertrain options are limited. It is expected to borrow these from the Sonet, and will be underpinned by a new platform. In that case, 1.2 NA petrol, 1.5 diesel and 1.0 turbocharged petrol engines are to be expected. Manual, iMT and automatic transmissions will be available. Later in time, Kia could also launch an EV based on the Clavis. It could offer ranges of up to 450 km. Some reports also say that Kia could bring a hybrid form of this SUV as well.
If Reports are to be believed, Kia will unveil the production form of this SUV by the end of 2024, and prices will follow in 2025. Like the Sonet and Seltos, the upcoming SUV will also have a wide range of variants on offer, likely priced between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 26 lakh.
Kia Launches Gravity Editions In India
Making a more even spread among variants, Kia recently launched ‘Gravity Edition’ on the Sonet. Priced from 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom, the new variant adds more value to the product. It is available with NA petrol, turbo petrol and diesel engines. These will help generate room for the new SUV to slot in comfortably. Besides the Sonet, the Seltos and Carens also offer similar variants.