Kia begins mass production of Syros SUV at Anantapur plant with 10,000+ pre-orders

Kia India has started the mass production of its latest SUV, the Kia Syros, at its Anantapur manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, the company said on Friday.

Kia has already received 10,258 pre-orders for the Syros SUV since its unveiling last month, according to the company.

A milestone ceremony was held at the Anantapur plant to celebrate the production launch, attended by senior Kia executives, including Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation, and Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director of Kia India.

"We're delighted with the interest our customers in India have already shown in the new Kia Syros SUV," said Ho Sung Song. "This is a positive sign ahead of the Syros's market introduction in India and a testament to Kia's customer-centric focus."

Positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, the base variant of Kia Syros is expected to be priced at ₹9 lakh (ex-showroom).

The six broad variants are HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O).

Syros is equipped with advanced safety and technology features, including Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with 16 autonomous functionalities, such as Forward Collision Avoidance Assist and Lane Keep Assist. Standard safety features include six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and a 360-degree camera.

The interior boasts rear sliding, reclining, and ventilated seats, over 80 connected features, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

Kia India is set to commence Syros sales on February 1, with deliveries to follow shortly. Positioned as a family-focused SUV, the Syros aims to cater to the growing demand for premium, feature-rich vehicles in the Indian market.

The company plans to expand Syros's reach to other regions, including Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Kia India, which began its operations in 2019, has rapidly established itself as a key player in the Indian automotive market. The Anantapur facility has an annual production capacity of 300,000 units and has already dispatched 1.6 million vehicles, including over 1.2 million for domestic sales.