First of all, if we tell you about the design of Kia Ciros, when this compact sub-4 meter SUV was unveiled, everyone from the media to the general public gave different reactions. Actually, the company launched it in India keeping in mind the new age customer, in which along with paying special attention to cabin space, comfort and features, special care was taken to meet the needs of people of different heights. In such a situation, people’s perception also changed with time and the people who were earlier saying something bad or worse about the design, were now saying that there is something different in this SUV.

When we were driving the Kia Ciros, we noticed that female drivers were getting more attracted towards it and this SUV was definitely attracting people’s attention. The Ciros’s big and bold tallboy SUV design, bigger road presence and upright stance is enough to grab anyone’s attention. This SUV is 3.995 meters long, 1790 mm wide, 1680 mm high. With its good height and width, it defines a separate segment between compact and midsize and Kia has also placed it between Sonet and Seltos.

The Kia Ciros is built on the K1 platform, a reinforced version of the Hyundai-Kia platform. The cars built on this platform are very strong and a lot of attention is paid to comfort and safety. Talking about the rest of the exterior features, it gets Kia’s signature digital tiger face, ice cube LED headlamps and Starmap LED DRL with integrated turn signal and tail lamp with Starmap LED combination. Other features like high mounted stop lamp, puddle lamp with Kia logo projection and black high glossy upper garnish are available in it.

The Kia Ciros SUV gets distinctive exterior features like 17-inch crystal cut alloy wheels, side door garnish with silver metallic accents, pop up door handles, front and rear skid plates with silver metallic finish, electric adjust outside mirrors, shark fin antenna, silver brake callipers, bold bridge type roof rails and black high glossy upper garnish.

Now let’s talk about the interior of Kia Ciros, when you enter this SUV as a driver or passenger, it impresses you at first sight. Having a very airy cabin gives you a good feeling. Its futuristic, premium and minimalistic interior feels like a luxury car. The Kia Ciros combines new technology and innovation with a next generation in-car user experience and advanced lighting, feel and connectivity.
Kia Ciros gets all gray dual tone interiors with matte orange accents (in top variants), dual tone gray leatherette seats, double D-cut steering wheel, premium gray roof lining, LED map lamps, LED personal lamps, pad print crash pad garnish, double D-cut dual tone leatherette wrapped steering wheel, leather wrapped gear knob, leatherette wrapped center door trim and armrest, sporty Features like alloy pedals and 64 color ambient mood lighting make the interior of this SUV very special. Let us tell you that you get a QR code on the dashboard of Siros, which when scanned shows that 10 types of sustainable materials have been used in it.

Kia company’s vehicles are known for their features more than their looks and Ciros goes one level higher. Keeping in mind the needs of the customers, Kia has packed the Ciros with a ton of features. In this compact SUV, you get a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch HD display instrument cluster, another 5-inch screen (to control heat, AC and ventilation), wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel mounted controls, two Type C USB chargers each at the front and rear, burglar alarm, front 12V power outlet, paddle shifters, 8-speaker Harman. Many other features are available including Kardon Premium Sound System, Kia Connect 2.0, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Air Quality Index Display.

The Kia Ciros SUV also comes with features like electric power steering, automatic temperature control, rear AC vents, auto light controls, rear center armrest with cup holders, cruise control with manual speed limit assist, electric parking brake with auto hold, center console with armrest, auto anti-glare rear view mirror with cup holders, wireless charger, power driver seat and Kia Connect controls. Due to the features of Kia Connect 2.0 and OTA updates, this SUV provides the customers with the facility of remote diagnostics, which is very special and latest in itself.

As we have kept the heading of this article that Kia Ciros will rule the hearts of SUV lovers on the basis of its features, there are many reasons behind this. Kia has left no stone unturned in making the Ciros very special. In this you get a large panoramic sunroof, in which you can enjoy the wonderful views of nature while driving the car or sitting on the back seat. In this SUV, you can down and up all four mirrors by pressing the remote. For privacy, sunshade curtains have been provided for the rear seat passengers.

A very special feature of Kia Ciros is its 60:40 split rear seats, which are equipped with sliding and reclining function. You can easily move the rear seat back and forth as per your need and can also recline for more comfort. Due to this, the boot size can also increase and this feature can be very useful in case of keeping more or less luggage in the boot during long distance travel. Another special thing is that in Kia Ciros you get ventilated seats in the front as well as the rear and these are very useful during summer and winter days. Kia India has introduced its Ciros with 3 drive modes like Eco, Normal and Sport and you can select through the steering buttons.

Kia Ciros is also good in terms of safety features. In this, you get a 360 degree camera with tremendous view and clarity, which shows the view around the vehicle on crowded or bad roads. 6 airbags are provided in all variants of Ciros. Apart from this, it also has many other safety features including ABS with EVD, highline tire pressure monitor, brake force assist system, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management, traction control, smart cruise control with stop and go, seat belt reminder, hill start assist control, emergency stop signal and blind view monitor and 12 sensors (including parking).

Kia Ciros gets 16 autonomous safety features under segment first Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). These include Front Collision Avoidance Assist Direct Oncoming, Front Collision Warning, Front Collision Avoidance Assist Car, Front Collision Avoidance Assist Pedestrian, Front Collision Avoidance Assist Cycle, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Reverse etc. There are merits.

Kia India has introduced its Ciros SUV with both petrol and diesel powertrains. The 1.0 liter turbo GDI petrol engine of the Ciros generates power of 120 PS and peak torque of 172 Newton meters. The turbo petrol engine comes with 6 speed manual (MT) and 7 speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) transmission options. At the same time, its 1.5 liter diesel engine can produce power of 116 PS and peak torque of 250 Newton meters. With the diesel engine you get the option of 6-speed manual (MT) or 6-speed automatic (AT).

Paddle shifters are also provided in Kia Ciros. Talking about the remaining mileage, the company claims that its petrol variants can get mileage up to 18.20 kmpl in manual and 17.68 kmpl in DCT transmission. With 1.5 liter diesel engine, mileage can be up to 20.75 kmpl in manual and up to 17.65 kmpl in automatic. We drove 7 speed DCT and 6 speed automatic variants in different road conditions and we are going to tell further what mileage we got from them.

Now when it comes to performance, Kia Ciros is a really good SUV. It has many features for the convenience and comfort of the driver as well as the passenger. In terms of performance, when we talk about the engine, the diesel engine variants are definitely better and you get tremendous pickup in it. We drove its 1.0 liter turbo engine, in which we did not feel any shortcomings. Be it highway, traffic or bad roads, this SUV performs well in every road condition. Diesel and petrol engines along with different transmissions make the overall performance of this SUV excellent.

Overall, when it comes to driving experience, Kia has taken care of many things to make the driving experience of Ciros special. When you sit on the driving seat, the seat height is such that the front and rear view of the road looks quite good. We drove the 7-speed DCT and 6-speed automatic variants of the Ciros and it feels so smooth while driving that you don’t have to make any efforts at all. You just handle the steering and let this SUV slide down the roads.

The transmission options on the Kia Ciros are good, especially the DCT and the automatic and their gear shifters allow you to drive comfortably in different road conditions and gear shifting is not the slightest bit of an inconvenience. There were no problems related to stability and control and even when we drove this SUV at a speed of more than 120 kmph on the highway, we did not face any problem in handling. Its suspension response was good in different road conditions and braking response was also good. Due to 190 mm ground clearance, it is able to move without any problem even on bad roads.

Let us tell you that Kia India has introduced its new Ciros for the new age customer with brand identity like Versatile, Futuristic, Family, Convenience, High Performance and Efficient. However, the company has not yet announced its price and its price will also be revealed in the coming days. Kia India has placed it in the segment between Sonet and Seltos, so it is believed that its starting price could be Rs 9 lakh.

At present, what we felt during the first drive is that the Kia Ciros is amazing in terms of interior and features and it is far ahead of any sub-4 meter compact SUV in terms of tech features, convenience and comfort as well as safety. Its many segment first features make it premium. Although, there is some confusion among the people regarding the design, but we believe that as soon as this SUV is launched and sales start, it can capture the hearts of the customers through word of mouth.

These days, if you want to buy an SUV that is tall, spacious, feature loaded and gives priority to comfort along with safety, whose design language is a little different, then Kia Ciros can become the first choice for you. 8 attractive color options including Frost Blue will help you choose your favorite color SUV. Now people are keeping an eye on the price point at which Kia India offers it and only after this a lot will become clear. This review is to help you, where you can know a lot about Kia Ciros.