The Kia Syros is the Korean manufacturer’s second sub-4m SUV offering after the Sonet, and last week, the brand added a new mid-spec HTK (EX) trim to its line-up. This compact SUV is offered in both petrol and diesel guises, with prices of the petrol variants ranging from Rs 8.67 lakh to Rs 15.29 lakh, while the diesel variants cost between Rs 10.14 lakh and Rs 15.94 lakh. Keep reading to know more about the powertrain details, which Syros variants get popular features such as a panoramic sunroof, seat ventilation and ADAS, as well as the complete price list.
Kia Syros price list
Except for the entry-level HTK trim, all other options are available with both petrol and diesel choices. While the turbo-petrol automatic is offered with the mid-spec HTK+ and HTX, as well as the higher-spec HTX+ and HTX+ (O), the diesel automatic is only available in the top two trims.
Kia Syros engine and transmission options
Gets the same turbo-petrol and diesel options as the Sonet
The Syros is powered by the familiar turbocharged engines – a 120hp, 172Nm 1.0-litre petrol and a 116hp, 250Nm 1.5-litre diesel. As for gearbox options, while a 6-speed manual is available with both, the petrol version gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option, and the diesel is offered with a 6-speed torque converter.
Kia Syros colours
Introduces a new Frost Blue exterior colour option
All variants of the Syros get eight monotone colour options, including a new one called Frost Blue. The other seven exterior finishes, including Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Gravity Grey and Aurora Black Pearl, are borrowed from the Sonet.
Kia Syros features explained
Kia Syros HTK - Rs 8.67 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT
- Halogen headlamps
- 15-inch steel wheels with cover
- Flush-fitting door handles
- Shark-fin antenna
- Black and grey dual-tone interior
- Semi-leatherette seats
- 4.2-inch MID
- 12.3-inch HD touchscreen
- 4 speakers
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- 12V charging socket for the front passengers
- Type-C USB charger (two each at front and rear)
- Tilt adjustment for the steering wheel
- All four power windows with illuminated buttons
- Centre console with armrest and cup holders
- Adjustable headrests for front passengers
- Remote key with central locking
- Manually adjustable interior rear-view mirror (IRVM)
- Powered outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs)
- Manual AC with rear vents
- Rear window sunshades
Kia Syros HTK (O) - Rs 9.39 lakh-10.14 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT / 1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK
- Single-pane sunroof
- 16-inch alloy wheels (diesel only)
- 15-inch steel wheels with full cover (petrol only)
- Manual height adjustment for the driver’s seat
- Auto-folding ORVMs with turn signal
- Roof rails
- 2 tweeters
- Seat back pocket on the co-driver’s seat
Kia Syros HTK (EX) - Rs 9.89 lakh-10.64 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT / 1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK (O)
- LED headlamps
- LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) with integrated turn signals
- LED tail-lights
- 16-inch alloy wheels on both petrol and diesel options
Kia Syros HTK+ - Rs 10.74 lakh-11.92 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT / 1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK (EX)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Cloud Blue and Grey dual-tone cabin theme
- Blue and grey semi-leatherette seats
- Keyless entry with push button start/stop (petrol-DCT only)
- Remote driver door window up/down (petrol-DCT only)
- Paddle shifters (petrol-DCT only)
- 60:40 split rear seats with slide and recline functions
- Rear centre armrest with cup holders
- Rear parcel shelf
- Driver’s window one-touch auto up/down
- Cruise control
- Adjustable rear seat headrests
- Rear disc brakes (petrol-DCT only)
- Follow-me-home headlamps (petrol-DCT only)
- Drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport (petrol-DCT only)
- Traction control modes – Sand, Mud, Snow (petrol-DCT only)
- Front centre armrest and retractable cup holder (MT only)
Kia Syros HTX - Rs 12.10 lakh-13.29 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT / 1.5 diesel 6MT
Features in addition to HTK+
- Ventilated front seats
- Cloud Blue and Grey leatherette seats
- Leatherette-wrapped steering, gear knob
- Leatherette-wrapped door trim and door armrest
- Remote windows up/down
- Rear wiper and washer
- All windows one-touch auto up/down
- Electric parking brake with auto-hold (petrol-DCT only)
Kia Syros HTX+ - Rs 14.56 lakh-15.22 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 7DCT / 1.5 diesel 6AT
Features in addition to HTX
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Puddle lamps with Kia logo projection
- Dual-tone interiors with Matte Orange accents
- Dual-tone grey leatherette seats
- Alloy pedals
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- 12.3-inch driver’s display
- 5-inch climate control touchscreen panel
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Kia Connect 2.0 in-car connectivity suite
- OTA software updates with Kia remote diagnostics
- Air purifier with AQI display
- Dual-camera dashcam with mobile app support
- Ventilated rear seats (seat base only)
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Wireless phone charger
- 4-way powered driver’s seat
Kia Syros HTX+ (O) - Rs 15.29 lakh-15.94 lakh
Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 7DCT / 1.5 diesel 6AT
Features in addition to HTX+
- Level 2 ADAS
- 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor
All variants of the Kia Syros come with standard safety features like 6 airbags, a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-start assist, front and rear parking sensors, ESC and vehicle stability management.
Which Kia Syros variant can you consider?
The mid-spec HTX trim offers good value for money
With prices starting from Rs 12.10 lakh, the Kia Syros’s mid-spec HTX trim offers a good amount of features, making it a value-for-money option. This trim is equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 6 speakers, and drive and traction control modes. It is available with both manual and automatic choices with the turbo-petrol engine, while the diesel engine is paired with a manual transmission only. Notably, some features, such as an electronic parking brake and paddle shifters, are exclusive to the petrol-automatic variant, which makes it a sweeter deal.
For those on a tighter budget, the HTK+ trim makes a lot of sense. In the Syros’s line-up, this trim falls below the recommended HTX and misses out on front seat ventilation, a rear wiper and washer and leatherette material. However, priced from Rs 10.74 lakh, while offering a turbo-automatic option at 11.92 lakh, it still offers a lot of value.
However, if you want to choose the diesel-automatic combination, you are left with only the higher-spec HTX+ and HTX+ (O). Among these, the HTX+ offers a better value and only misses out on a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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