Kia Motors India is gearing up to launch the Ciros SUV in the Indian market on December 19. Earlier, a new information about the car was revealed. The new Ciros will have reclining seats at the rear, which can be moved back. It will be more comfortable than Kia Sonet.
Kia’s upcoming Cirros SUV will feature a 2-spoke steering wheel, an airplane throttle-shaped gear lever, push-button start/stop and a dual-tone interior theme. The Korean brand gave information about the car by releasing a new teaser.
According to media reports, the company has also started offline bookings at select dealerships. The Kia Ciros will be offered with 1.0 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel engine options. It will be positioned between Sonet and Seltos.
The price can start from Rs 9 lakh. According to Autocar India, the price of the car may be announced at the Bharat Mobility Show to be held in January, where the car will be showcased to the general public for the first time. Prices of the Ciros could start from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Delivery is expected to begin at the end of January or beginning of February. Currently, there is no direct comparison car in India.
The gear lever will be available as the aircraft’s throttle. Kia showed a glimpse of the Ciros cabin in the new teaser. It features an airplane throttle-like shifter, start/stop button, wireless charger, 2-spoke steering wheel with controls for Drive and Terrain modes, and multiple USB Type-C ports.
The car has two switches below the on/off push button, for the parking sensors and the 360-degree camera. The teaser also shows a black and gray color theme in the cabin of the Ciros. Apart from this, LED headlights and electric panoramic sunroof are also shown in the new teaser.
Exterior: There are flush doors with an LED lighting setup. Kia India recently shared teasers of the car on social media platform X. In these, some design elements of the car were showcased by the company.
The Ciros will have a vertically stacked 3-module LED headlight, with a long LED DRL on the side. The SUV’s design will also feature large window panels, a flat roof and a sharp crease in the window beltline as well as the C-pillar.
According to the teaser sketch, it will have raised wheel arches, a shoulder line and flush door handles. Its exterior design is complemented by long roof rails, an L-shaped taillight and a vertical tailgate. 16-inch crystal cut alloy wheels can be found in the car.
Cabin and Features: 10.25-inch digital driver display The cabin of the Ciros may have a dual-tone interior theme like the Sonet and Seltos. Below, a new 10.25-inch digital driver display can be installed on the dashboard. However, according to the recently leaked photo, a new 2-spoke steering wheel will be provided.
Apart from this, there is an infotainment touchscreen with over 70 connected car features, ventilated front seats, 4-way power driver’s seat, 7-speaker Bose audio system, phone charging wireless, a built-in air purifier, a 360-degree camera and a Features such as voice-activated sunroof can be provided.
Performance: Like Sonet, multiple engine options will be available for performance, Ciros can get multiple engine and transmission options like Sonet. In the entry-level variant, a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine developing 82 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque can be provided, which will be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
There will be a 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine option with 118 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque, which will be accompanied by two transmission options, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 6-speed clutchless manual. .
Apart from this, the third option will also be a 1.5 liter diesel engine with an output of 114 hp and a torque of 250 Nm, with which the option of a 6-speed clutchless manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission will be offered.
Safety Features: 17 autonomous Level 2 features can be found in Ciros for safety, like Sonet and Seltos, electronic brake distribution, emergency stop signal, brake assist, electronic stability control (ESC), control Hill Start Assist (HAC), features like Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) will be available. Apart from this, 6 airbags will be provided as standard in all variants.
Apart from this, 17 Tier 2 standalone features can be offered in Ciros like Seltos. These include Intelligent Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Blind Spot Collision Avoidance and Vehicle Brake. autonomous emergency.