Skoda Kylaq Base Variant vs Kia Syros Base Variant Compared In Real-life Images

The Kylaq and Syros are the most recent sub-4m SUVs in India that come with a lot of features and premium looks right from their base variants

The sub-4m SUV segment saw the launch of the Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros in recent times, both of which have increased the competitiveness in the segment. Both SUVs are feature-loaded right from their base-spec variants. We have gotten our hands on the base-spec Classic and HTK variant of Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros, respectively, and here’s how they compare against each other:

Front

While the Skoda Kylaq gets muti-reflector LED headlights, the Kia Syros HTK variant comes with halogen projector headlights. However, both sub-4m SUVs come with LED DRLs.

The Kylaq base variant gets Skoda’s typical butterfly design for its grille featuring a gloss black finish, while the Kia Syros gets a blanked-off grille design with air intake channels on the lower portion. 

Both sub-4m SUVs feature blacked-out bumpers, but the Syros HTK also gets a silver skid plate.

Side

While the Kylaq Classic gets 16-inch steel wheels with covers, the Kia Syros HTK is equipped with smaller 15-inch steel wheels with black covers that look better than those on the Kylaq.

Both base-spec models get black body cladding and body-coloured outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs). However, the Syros’ HTK variant gets flush-type door handles that give it a more premium feel.

Rear

At the rear, both sub-4m SUV variants get LED tail lights, but unlike modern-day offerings, they are not connected by any light bar.

Like the front, the rear too features a black bumper, but the Syros HTK features a silver skid plate. That said, both do not get a rear wiper or washer.

Interior

Inside, both the Skoda Kylaq HTK and Kia Syros Classic come with an all-black theme with seats finished in fabric upholstery.

The dashboard of the Skoda Kylaq is basic and it gets an analogue instrument cluster with a multi-information display (MID). Moreover, there is no music system on offer.

On the other hand, the Syros has a more modern and premium looking dashboard with a 12.3-inch screen and a semi-digital driver’s display.

Both the SUV variants come with manual AC and a 2-spoke steering wheel. However, the Syros’s steering has buttons to control the audio and cruise functions, while the Kylaq’s steering lacks buttons of any sort.

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Features And Safety

Talking about features, the Skoda Kylaq Classic comes with 2 tweeters, electrically adjustable ORVMs, all-four power windows, and a tilt and telescopic adjustable sterling wheel. Its safety suite features 6 airbags (as standard), rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

The Kia Syros HTK is equipped with 4 speakers, tilt adjustable steering wheel and electrically adjustable ORVMs. Safety features include 6 airbags (as standard) front and rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

Powertrain Options

Both the base-spec Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros come with turbo-petrol engine options, the detailed specifications of which are as follows:

The base-spec Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros come with manual gearbox choice only, with the higher variants featuring the automatic option. Moreover, the Syros comes with a 116 PS 1.5-litre diesel engine in its higher variants.

Price And Rivals

Prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

The base-spec Kylaq is over 1 lakh more affordable than the entry-level HTK variant of Syros. These two sub-4m SUVs, while being a rival to each other, also compete with the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Image Credits: Vipraajesh (AutoTrend Tamil)

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