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Kia Syros

The upgrade our valuation covers best is HTK+(O) → HTX on the Petrol DCT: ₹80,000 buys ₹91,080 of equipment — 113% of the price rise, so the kit alone covers what it costs.

Kia's sub-four-metre SUV, launched in India on 1 February 2025 and updated for model year 2026 on 20 April 2026. A 1.0-litre turbo petrol (manual or 7-speed DCT) and a 1.5-litre diesel (manual or 6-speed automatic) across seven trims from HTE to HTX(O).

Kia Syros — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Kia. Equipment shown varies by variant — the table below is what each trim actually gets.
Ex-showroom price

₹8.42 L – ₹15.82 L

Variants

17

Which variant to buy?

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026

All 17 variants across 4 powertrains, priced from petrol manual upwards. Every trim and powertrain Kia prices: the 2026 line-up has no X-Line or dual-tone version, so nothing is left out.

How we checked these figures

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Also sold as an electric car: the Syros EV, with its own variants, battery packs and prices.

At a glance

Kia Syros price, engines and specs

Body
SUV · Sub-4m SUV
Seats
5
Variants
17 · 4 powertrains
EMI from
₹15,710/month

EMI on the HTE at ₹9,51,543 on the road in Delhi, 20% down, 8.75% for 5 years. Your bank’s rate will differ — work out your own.

Ex-showroom₹8.42 L – ₹15.82 L
On the road₹9.10 L – ₹19.82 L

On the road depends on the variant and your state’s road tax.

Powertrains

  • Petrol manual

    1.0L Smartstream T-GDi Turbo Petrol · 5 variants

    ₹8.42 L – ₹12.02 L

    Output
    118 bhp / 172 Nm
    Certified
    Not published
  • Diesel manual

    1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel · 4 variants

    ₹10.00 L – ₹12.82 L

    Output
    114 bhp / 250 Nm
    Certified
    Not published
  • Petrol DCT

    1.0L Smartstream T-GDi Turbo Petrol · 4 variants

    ₹11.96 L – ₹15.00 L

    Output
    118 bhp / 172 Nm
    Certified
    Not published

    Cheapest automatic: HTK+ at ₹11.96 L

  • Diesel automatic

    1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel · 4 variants

    ₹12.76 L – ₹15.82 L

    Output
    114 bhp / 250 Nm
    Certified
    Not published

Output and efficiency are the manufacturer’s certified figures; where none is published we say so rather than borrow another powertrain’s.

Size and capacity

Length × width × height
3,995 × 1,805 × 1,680 mm (under 4 m)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
Boot space
390 litres
Fuel tank
45 litres
Tyres
195/65 R15, 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17

The manufacturer’s own figures. Where it publishes none, the figure is left out rather than filled in.

Safety

Bharat NCAP · Apr 2025

Adult

5/5

30.21/32 points

Child

5/5

44.42/49 points

Covers only some variants — the agency’s page lists which. The rating covers the 1.0 turbo petrol only; no 1.5 diesel variant is listed.

Every crash-test result we hold, cheapest car first

Syros colours (9)

  • Frost Blue
  • Ivory Silver Gloss
  • Ivory Silver Matte
  • Gravity Grey
  • Imperial Blue
  • Magma Red
  • Pewter Olive
  • Glacier White Pearl
  • Aurora Black Pearl

As Kia lists them. Not every colour is offered on every variant. Swatches are approximate — see the colour in the brochure or at a dealer.

Official Syros brochurePDF from Kia’s own website

No manufacturer price change recorded since we began tracking the Syros.

Against its rivals

How the Kia Syros compares with its segment

Ranked among the 15 cars we track in the Sub-4m SUV segment. Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi; dimensions are each maker's own. Measurable facts only, not a verdict on the car.

Trails on

  • No 360-degree camera on any variant; 9 of its 14 segment rivals offer one. Every car with it
Which variant to buy

Where the money buys the most equipment, and where it buys the least

One variant on the Kia Syros is covered outright by the kit it adds. Another is mostly paying for something else. Both are computed from the same feature valuations, not chosen by hand.

This is not a recommendation of a trim — it is the variant whose price rise our tracked equipment best explains, and the one it explains worst. A feature you will never use is worth nothing to you, whatever we value it at. Every upgrade, in order.

Equipment

What every Syros gets, and where each feature starts

Standard on all 17 variants (10 features we track):

Not on every variant — the cheapest Syros that has each, most valuable first (our valuation on this car’s segment scale):

FeatureCheapest with itWorth
Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofHTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹10,75,900₹50,600
12.3-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentHTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,01,900₹41,400
10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentHTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹8,41,900₹34,960
17-Inch Alloy WheelsHTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,01,900₹34,960
Single-Pane Electric SunroofHTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹9,21,900₹32,200
Front Ventilated SeatsHTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,01,900₹25,760
16-Inch Alloy WheelsHTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹9,21,900₹25,760
Premium Branded Sound SystemHTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,01,900₹23,920
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsHTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹9,81,900₹22,080
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterHTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,99,900₹18,400
Multi Drive & Traction ModesHTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹11,95,900₹13,800
Rear Ventilated SeatsHTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,99,900₹13,800

“Cheapest with it” can sit on a different engine or gearbox from the one you want — the variants explained page walks each powertrain trim by trim.

Photos

Photographs: Kia. Equipment shown varies by variant.

History and updates

Kia Syros: launch, updates and what is next

The Syros on sale now is the first generation, launched in India in Feb 2025, with no facelift since.

  1. Apr 2026 · Update

    Model-year 2026 update on 20 April: new bumpers and 17-inch wheels, new HTE, HTE(O), HTK+(O) and HTX(O) trims, and the diesel automatic from HTK+.

  2. Apr 2025 · Update

    Five stars in Bharat NCAP for adult and child occupant protection.

  3. Apr 2025 · Crash test

    Bharat NCAP: 5 stars adult, 5 stars child

    The rating covers only some variants.

  4. Feb 2025 · Launch

    Kia Syros launched in India (first generation)

Variant by variant

Is each Kia Syros upgrade worth it?

Every verdict is computed from the feature difference, not written by hand.

HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

Fair upgrade
You pay extra
₹80,000
Features worth
₹64,860
See the full comparison

HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

Fair upgrade
You pay extra
₹60,000
Features worth
₹45,540
See the full comparison

HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT

Fair upgrade
You pay extra
₹62,000
Features worth
₹45,540
See the full comparison

HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹94,000
Features worth
₹40,480
See the full comparison

HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹94,000
Features worth
₹40,480
See the full comparison

HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹1,26,000
Features worth
₹23,920
See the full comparison

HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT vs HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹1,26,000
Features worth
₹17,480
See the full comparison

HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹1,26,000
Features worth
₹23,920
See the full comparison

HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT vs HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹1,26,000
Features worth
₹17,480
See the full comparison

HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT vs HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

Worth it
You pay extra
₹80,000
Features worth
₹91,080
See the full comparison

HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel AT

Worth it
You pay extra
₹80,000
Features worth
₹91,080
See the full comparison

HTX 1.5 Diesel AT vs HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹1,00,000
Features worth
₹54,280
See the full comparison

HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT vs HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

Pricey
You pay extra
₹98,000
Features worth
₹54,280
See the full comparison
Full price list

All 17 Kia Syros variants

Fuel
Gearbox

Showing all 17 variants

VariantEx-showroomCompare
Petrol manual · 5 trims
HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹8,41,900vs HTE(O)
HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹9,21,900vs HTE
HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹9,81,900vs HTE(O)
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹10,75,900vs HTK(EX)
HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT₹12,01,900vs HTK+
Diesel manual · 4 trims
HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT₹9,99,900vs HTK(EX)
HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT₹10,61,900vs HTE(O)
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT₹11,55,900vs HTK(EX)
HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT₹12,81,900vs HTK+
Petrol DCT · 4 trims
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹11,95,900vs HTK+(O)
HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹13,21,900vs HTK+
HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,01,900vs HTK+(O)
HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT₹14,99,900vs HTX
Diesel automatic · 4 trims
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT₹12,75,900vs HTK+(O)
HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT₹14,01,900vs HTK+
HTX 1.5 Diesel AT₹14,81,900vs HTK+(O)
HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT₹15,81,900vs HTX

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026

What you actually pay

Kia Syros on-road price

Starts on the HTE; pick any of the 17 variants in the card. The figures follow the city in the header. Every variant in one table, with its range across the states, is on the Kia Syros on-road price page.

Drive-away cost

HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

petrol · manual · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹8,41,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹64,448
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹42,095
Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
₹1,200
Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
₹1,900
On-road, Delhi₹9,51,543
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Against its rivals

Kia Syros compared at the same price

Every comparison

All 16 Kia Syros variant comparisons

Grouped by powertrain, because a trim only compares against another on the same fuel and gearbox. Trim names are shortened here — each page names both in full.

Kia Syros on-road price by state

See all 36 states on one page →

Kia Syros: questions buyers ask

Which Kia Syros variant is the best value?

HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT to HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹80,000, and the equipment it adds is worth ₹91,080 — 113% of the price rise. That is the variant upgrade where equipment explains the most of what you pay. The kit alone covers what the variant costs extra. The figure is computed from the feature difference, not chosen.

Which Kia Syros variant gives back the least?

HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT to HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,26,000, and the equipment it adds is worth ₹17,480 — 13% of the price rise. The rest of that money goes on things we do not itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin.

How many variants does the Kia Syros have?

17, across 4 powertrains, from ₹8,41,900 to ₹15,81,900 ex-showroom. Every trim and powertrain Kia prices: the 2026 line-up has no X-Line or dual-tone version, so nothing is left out.

What is the EMI on the Kia Syros?

About ₹15,710 a month for the cheapest variant, HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT: ₹9,51,543 on the road in Delhi, 20% down, and a loan of ₹7,61,234 at 8.75% a year for 5 years. A different rate, tenure or down payment changes it — the EMI calculator works it out for your own figures.

What are the Kia Syros's dimensions, boot space and ground clearance?

It is 3,995 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall, on a 2,550 mm wheelbase. Boot space is 390 litres. We hold no ground clearance figure from Kia's own documents. The fuel tank holds 45 litres. These are Kia's own figures.

When was the Kia Syros launched?

The Kia Syros on sale now, the first generation, was launched in India in Feb 2025. It has not been facelifted since.

Is a new Kia Syros or a facelift coming?

Kia has announced nothing, and we found no credible reports of one as of 1 Nov 2026.

What colours does the Kia Syros come in?

Kia lists 9 colours: Frost Blue, Ivory Silver Gloss, Ivory Silver Matte, Gravity Grey, Imperial Blue, Magma Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl. Not every colour is offered on every variant.

What is the Kia Syros's safety rating?

Bharat NCAP (Apr 2025): 5 stars for adult occupant protection and 5 stars for child occupant protection (30.21/32 and 44.42/49 points). The rating covers only some variants. The rating covers the 1.0 turbo petrol only; no 1.5 diesel variant is listed.

What is the on-road price of the Kia Syros?

The cheapest variant, HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT, comes to about ₹9,51,543 on road in Delhi — ₹8,41,900 ex-showroom plus road tax, insurance, registration and TCS where it applies. Road tax is set by the state, so the total moves by a lakh or more between them.

How we checked these figures

Data notes — where these figures come from

Prices from Kia's own price API, ex-showroom New Delhi, read 28 Oct 2026; all 17 match the starting prices on Kia's compare-trims page. Each is ₹2,000 above the MY26 launch list of 20 Apr 2026 (₹8,39,900 base), consistent with Kia's price revision of 1 Jul 2026. The MY26 line-up has no X-Line and is sold in nine monotone colours only, so nothing is excluded. Equipment from Kia's Syros brochure (July 2026, revised October 2026), whose page-7 walk adds each trim to the one before it (HTE, HTE(O), HTK(EX), HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, HTX(O)) and marks rows 'Automatic Only' or '(MT only)', checked against Kia's compare-trims page. The compare page never qualifies a row by gearbox, so the brochure decides: the smart key with push-button start is automatic-only on HTK+ (its manual keeps the remote key, which the compare page's 'window up/down through remote key' row on HTK+ corroborates) and on every HTK+(O); paddle shifters, the electronic parking brake with auto hold, drive modes with Sand/Mud/Snow traction modes and rear disc brakes are credited to the automatics only. The compare page leaves the HTX's seat rows blank; the brochure gives it dual-tone grey leatherette seats, which are credited. The dashcam is HTX only (brochure: 'not available in HTX (O)'), so HTX(O) does not have it. Rear defogger: stated from HTK+, with the rear wiper and washer from HTK+(O); nothing below HTK+ is credited either. Automatic climate control and the 5-inch climate touchscreen are HTX(O) only; the HTX keeps the manual AC. MAPPING: the 10.25-inch touchscreen earns the 10.25-inch level, the 12.3-inch screen on HTX and HTX(O) the 12.3-inch level; the HTX(O)'s 12.3-inch display cluster earns the full digital cluster, while every other trim's segment LCD with a 4.2-inch colour MID sits below our lowest cluster level; Harman Kardon 8 speakers earns premium sound; 'Rear Ventilated Seats (Seat thigh only)' earns rear ventilated seats, as on the Syros EV; the MFR LED headlamps with LED DRLs earn the full-LED headlamp level. NOT CREDITED: the semi-leatherette seats of HTE to HTK+; tilt-only steering (no telescopic); the Starmap LED tail lamps, which are not joined by a light bar; rear parking sensors, which every trim has but the registry does not price. No ADAS, 360 camera, blind-spot monitor or front parking sensors on any trim. ENGINES as Kia prints them in kW: 1.0 T-GDi 88.3 kW and 172 Nm, 1.5 CRDi 85 kW and 250 Nm. Kia publishes no certified efficiency for either engine, so none is stored. Boot 390 litres on HTE to HTK(EX) and 465 litres with the sliding rear seat from HTK+. ROOF RAILS (29 Oct 2026): the maker lists roof rails and does not describe them as a garnish or styling element, so they are credited under the same rule as every other car; no load rating is published.