Kia Syros Expected Prices: How Much Of A Premium Will The Sub-4m SUV Have Over The Sonet?
The Kia Syros will be launched on February 1 and will be available in six broad variants: HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O)
Update (01/02/25): The Kia Syros has been launched in India, with prices ranging from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 17.80 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom pan-India).
The Kia Syros is the carmaker’s second sub-4m offering in India that will be sold alongside the Kia Sonet, although as a more premium SUV. While the Korean carmaker will launch the Syros on February 1, it is widely known that the subcompact SUV will slot between the Sonet and Seltos in Kia’s Indian SUV lineup. Hence, here are the variant-wise prices we expect the new sub-4m SUV to carry when it goes on sale soon:
| Variant |
1-litre turbo-petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
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| 6-speed MT |
7-speed DCT |
6-speed MT |
6-speed AT |
|
| HTK |
Rs 9.70 lakh |
– |
– |
– |
| HTK (O) |
Rs 10.50 lakh |
– |
Rs 11.50 lakh |
– |
| HTK Plus |
Rs 11.50 lakh |
Rs 12.50 lakh |
Rs 12.50 lakh |
– |
| HTX |
Rs 12.50 lakh |
Rs 13.50 lakh |
Rs 13.50 lakh |
– |
| HTX Plus |
– |
Rs 14.50 lakh |
– |
Rs 15.50 lakh |
| HTX Plus (O) |
– |
Rs 15.50 lakh |
– |
Rs 16.50 lakh |
Disclaimer: These prices are our estimates. Official prices will be revealed on February 1, 2025.
All prices are ex-showroom
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Kia Syros: An Overview
The Kia Syros draws its design inspiration from the much bigger Kia EV9 SUV with a boxy design that features 3-pod LED headlights, L-shaped LED tail lights, flush-type door handles, and 17-inch alloy wheels. It gets front, rear and even side parking sensors.
Inside, it offers a dual-tone theme with adjustable and ventilated front and rear seats and a 2-spoke steering wheel. Other features include dual 12.3-inch screens, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 5-inch touch-enabled screen for AC controls, auto AC, a panoramic sunroof, and a wireless phone charger.
Its safety net includes 6 airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It also has a level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite with features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
Kia Syros: Powertrain Options
The Kia Syros gets two engine options, both of which are borrowed from the Kia Sonet. Here are the detailed specifications:
| Engine |
1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
| Power |
120 PS |
116 PS |
| Torque |
172 Nm |
250 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
| Claimed fuel efficiency |
MT: 18.20 kmpl / DCT: 17.68 kmpl |
MT: 20.75 kmpl / AT: 17.65 kmpl |
Kia Syros: Rivals
The Kia Syros will serve as an affordable alternative to compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Maruti Grand Vitara, while also competing with subcompact SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, Kia Sonet, and Maruti Brezza.
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