Kia Syros variant-wise price, features, transmissions explained

Kia kicked off February with the launch of the Syros. As for ex-showroom prices, the Kia Syros petrol variants lie in the Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 15.99 lakh and diesel variants in the Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 16.99 lakh brackets. To know which Syros variants get a panoramic sunroof, seat ventilation, ADAS and other features, keep reading. Also, the variant-wise price list of the Syros, along with the transmission on offer, has been added. 

Kia Syros price list

The Syros HTE variant is not available, as the above table shows. The price difference between each petrol and diesel variant of the Syros is Rs 1 lakh, excluding the HTK base model offered only in the petrol guise. Moreover, Kia stated that the ADAS package in the Syros costs an additional Rs 80,000 over and above the price of the HTX+ top model, translating into an ex-showroom price of Rs 16.79 lakh for the Syros petrol and Rs 17.79 lakh for the diesel. 

Kia Syros engine and transmission

The unveil confirmed our December 2024 report of the Kia Syros being powered by familiar turbocharged engines – a 120hp, 172Nm, 1.0-litre petrol and a 116hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre diesel. As for gearbox options, a 6-speed manual is available with both. However, the petrol has a 7-speed dual-clutch auto option from the lower-spec HTK+ trim, while the diesel has a 6-speed torque convertor automatic option from the higher-spec HTX+ trim.

Kia Syros colours

All variants of the Syros get eight monotone colour options, including a new one called Frost Blue. The other seven exterior finishes, namely Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Gravity Grey and Aurora Black Pearl, can be seen on either the Sonet or Seltos.

Kia Syros features explained

Kia Syros HTK

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
• Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines
• C-Type USB charger (two each at front and rear)
• Tilt adjust steering
• All door power windows with illumination
• Centre console with armrest and cup holders
• Rear bench-type seat
• Front passenger adjustable headrest
• Remote key with central locking
• Day and night interior rear-view mirror (IRVM)
• Electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs)
• Manual AC
• Rear AC vents
• Rear door sunshade curtains

Kia Syros HTK(O)

Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT/ 1.5 diesel 6MT

Features in addition to HTK

• Sunroof
• 16-inch alloy wheels (diesel only)
• 15-inch steel wheels with full cover (petrol only)
• Driver seat height adjust
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold and turn signal
• Roof rails
• 2 tweeters

Kia Syros HTK+

Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6MT

Features in addition to HTK(O)

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
• Cloud Blue and Grey dual-tone interior with Mint Green accents
• 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
• Rear centre armrest with cup holders
• Rear parcel shelf
• Driver 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
• Front centre armrest and retractable cup holder (MT only)

Kia Syros HTX

Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 6MT, 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6MT

Features in addition to HTK+

• LED headlamps, daytime running lights and tail-lamps
• Cloud Blue and Grey leatherette seats
• Dual-tone leatherette wrapped steering, gear knob
• Remote windows up/down
• Front ventilated seats
• Rear wiper and washer
• All windows one-touch auto up/down
• Electric parking brake with auto-hold (petrol-DCT only)

Kia Syros HTX+

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 HD MID
• 5-inch touchscreen for climate control 
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon system 
• Kia Connect 2.0 in-car connectivity suite
• OTA software updates with Kia remote diagnostics
• Air purifier with AQI display
• Smart dashcam with dual camera with mobile app
• Rear ventilated seats
• Automatic day/night IRVM
• Smartphone wireless charger
• Four-way powered driver seat adjust

Kia Syros HTX+(O)

Powertrain: 1.0 petrol 7DCT/ 1.5 diesel 6AT

Features in addition to HTX+

• Level 2 ADAS
• Front and rear parking sensors
• 360-degree camera
• Blind spot monitor

All variants of the Kia Syros come with standard safety features like six airbags, ESC and vehicle stability management. With the new car, Kia aims to offer new features along with a spacious interior in the sub-four metre SUV segment. Considering the list of features and engine options available, the Kia Syros is well-equipped to rival the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and the new Skoda Kylaq.

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