Kia India has launched the new Kia Syros compact SUV in the Indian market. The new Syros is the second sub-compact SUV after Sonet by Kia in India and will go on sale in 2025. The new Syros is priced from Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the SUV have opened with a booking amount of Rs 25,000, and deliveries are expected to begin in mid-February. The Syros is available in two engine options and six variants: HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O).
The Syros is offered with two engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol which puts out 120hp of power and 172Nm torque. It comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Another engine is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel with 115hp of power and 250Nm torque. It comes paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Talking about the variants, the Syros is offered in six variants – HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus and HTX Plus (O). The compact SYF is offered in eight colour options – Frost blue, Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Gravity Grey and Aurora Black Pearl. In this article, let’s take a look at variant-wise features with price of the new Kia Syros.
Kia Syros HTK
Only offered in Petrol MT: Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom)
The HTK is the entry-level trim of the Syros and is offered only with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol. It gets features such as halogen headlamps, 15-inch steel wheels with covers, flush-fitting door handles, and a shark fin antenna. Its interior features a black and grey dual-tone design with semi-leatherette seats. It comes with a 4.2-inch MID, a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen, and a 4-speaker audio system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines enhance convenience, Type-C USB chargers (two each at the front and rear), a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, illuminated power windows on all doors, and a centre console with an armrest and cup holders. The rear has a bench-type seat, while the front passenger seat offers an adjustable headrest. The vehicle also includes a remote key with central locking, a day and night interior rear-view mirror (IRVM), electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs), manual air conditioning, rear AC vents, and rear door sunshade curtains.
Kia Syros HTK (O)
Petrol MT: Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom)
Diesel MT: Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom)
Next comes the HTK (O) which is offered with both a 1.0-litre turbo petrol or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel and gets all the features mentioned above. Additionally, it gets an electric sunroof, roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels for the diesel variant and 15-inch steel wheels with full covers for the petrol variant. The driver seat offers height adjustment for added comfort, while the electrically adjustable ORVMs include auto-fold functionality and integrated turn signals. Additionally, the audio system is enhanced with 2 tweeters for better sound quality.
Kia Syros HTK Plus
Petrol MT: Rs 11.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Petrol AT: Rs 12.8 lakh (ex-showroom)
Diesel MT: Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom)
Next comes HTK Plus which is offered with both a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with MT/DCT and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel with MT/AT. Features include The car features 16-inch alloy wheels and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, complemented by a stylish Cloud Blue and Grey dual-tone interior with Mint Green accents and semi-leatherette seats. Keyless entry with a push-button start/stop, remote driver door window up/down, paddle shifters, rear disc brakes, follow-me-home headlamps, and drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport) are exclusive to the petrol-DCT variant. The rear seats offer a 60:40 split with slide and recline functionality, along with adjustable headrests, a rear centre armrest with cup holders, and a rear parcel shelf. Additional features include driver one-touch auto up/down windows, cruise control, traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow), and a front centre armrest with a retractable cup holder available only in the manual transmission variant.
Kia Syros HTX
Petrol MT: Rs 13.3 lakh (ex-showroom)
Petrol AT: Rs 14.6 lakh (ex-showroom)
Diesel MT: Rs 14.3 lakh (ex-showroom)
Next comes HTX which is offered with both a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with MT/DCT and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel with MT/AT. It gets LED headlamps, daytime running lights, and tail-lamps, Cloud Blue and Grey leatherette seats, along with a dual-tone leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, remote window up/down functionality, front ventilated seats, a rear wiper and washer, and one-touch auto up/down for all windows. Additionally, the petrol-DCT variant includes an electric parking brake with auto-hold functionality.
Kia Syros HTX plus
Petrol AT: Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom)
Diesel AT: Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom)
Next comes HTX Plus which is offered with both a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with MT/DCT and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel with MT/AT. Features include 17-inch alloy wheels and puddle lamps featuring Kia logo projection, dual-tone interiors with Matte Orange accents and dual-tone grey leatherette seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 12.3-inch HD MID, a 5-inch touchscreen for climate control, and an 8-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, Kia Connect 2.0 in-car connectivity suite, OTA software updates, and Kia remote diagnostics ensure advanced technological integration. Additional features include an air purifier with an AQI display, a smart dashcam with dual cameras and mobile app integration, rear ventilated seats, an automatic day/night IRVM, a smartphone wireless charger, and a four-way powered driver seat adjust for maximum comfort and ease.
Kia Syros HTX plus (O)
Petrol AT: Rs 16.8 lakh (ex-showroom)
Diesel AT: Rs 17.8 lakh (ex-showroom)
Last comes HTX plus (O), which gets Level 2 ADAS, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and a blind spot monitor.