Kia Syros variants explained
Every variant in the range, with the features you gain priced in rupees against what the variant costs extra.
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HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
Against the base HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT, it costs ₹80,000 more and adds 4 features we value at ₹64,860. That is the best return per rupee across the 5-trim Petrol manual range — which is not the same as saying the upgrade pays for itself.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Which Kia Syros upgrade is worth the extra money?
Dearest variant at the top. Each box is the upgrade into the variant above it, and the percentage is how much of its extra price the added equipment covers. Tap one for the full breakdown.
Petrol manual · 5 variants
- HTK+(O)₹12.02 L
- HTK+₹10.76 L
- HTK(EX)₹9.82 L
- HTE(O)₹9.22 L
- HTE₹8.42 L
Diesel manual · 4 variants
- HTK+(O)₹12.82 L
- HTK+₹11.56 L
- HTK(EX)₹10.62 L
- HTE(O)₹10.00 L
Petrol DCT · 4 variants
- HTX(O)₹15.00 L
- HTX₹14.02 L
- HTK+(O)₹13.22 L
- HTK+₹11.96 L
Diesel automatic · 4 variants
- HTX(O)₹15.82 L
- HTX₹14.82 L
- HTK+(O)₹14.02 L
- HTK+₹12.76 L
Petrol manual: variant by variant
5 trims, ₹8,41,900 to ₹12,01,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Fair upgrade
HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT → HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
- You pay extra
- ₹80,000
- Features worth
- ₹64,860
- Equipment covers
- 81% of it
What HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT adds
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)+₹5,980
- Single-Pane Electric Sunroof+₹32,200
- 16-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers+₹23,000
- Height-Adjustable Driver's Seat+₹3,680
HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹80,000 more than HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 4 features we value at ₹64,860, roughly 81% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
Detail - Upgrade 2Fair upgrade
HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT → HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
- You pay extra
- ₹60,000
- Features worth
- ₹45,540
- Equipment covers
- 75% of it
What HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT adds
- Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines+₹7,820
- Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs+₹22,080
- Auto-Folding ORVMs+₹5,520
- Automatic Headlamps+₹5,520
- Roof Rails+₹4,600
HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹60,000 more than HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 5 features we value at ₹45,540, roughly 75% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
Detail - Upgrade 3Pricey
HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT → HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
- You pay extra
- ₹94,000
- Features worth
- ₹40,480
- Equipment covers
- 43% of it
What HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT adds
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof+₹18,400
- Cruise Control+₹9,200
- 60:40 Split Rear Seat+₹4,600
- Rear Defogger+₹4,600
- Rear Centre Armrest+₹3,680
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings only ₹40,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 43% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 4Pricey
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT → HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
- You pay extra
- ₹1,26,000
- Features worth
- ₹23,920
- Equipment covers
- 18% of it
What HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT adds
- Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger+₹2,760
- Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking+₹6,440
- Leatherette Upholstery+₹11,040
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel+₹3,680
HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,26,000 more than HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings only ₹23,920 of equipment we can put a price on — about 18% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is the better buy.
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Diesel manual: variant by variant
4 trims, ₹9,99,900 to ₹12,81,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Fair upgrade
HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT → HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT
- You pay extra
- ₹62,000
- Features worth
- ₹45,540
- Equipment covers
- 73% of it
What HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT adds
- Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines+₹7,820
- Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs+₹22,080
- Auto-Folding ORVMs+₹5,520
- Automatic Headlamps+₹5,520
- Roof Rails+₹4,600
HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹62,000 more than HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 5 features we value at ₹45,540, roughly 73% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
Detail - Upgrade 2Pricey
HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT → HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT
- You pay extra
- ₹94,000
- Features worth
- ₹40,480
- Equipment covers
- 43% of it
What HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT adds
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof+₹18,400
- Cruise Control+₹9,200
- 60:40 Split Rear Seat+₹4,600
- Rear Defogger+₹4,600
- Rear Centre Armrest+₹3,680
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹40,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 43% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 3Pricey
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT → HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT
- You pay extra
- ₹1,26,000
- Features worth
- ₹23,920
- Equipment covers
- 18% of it
What HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT adds
- Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger+₹2,760
- Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking+₹6,440
- Leatherette Upholstery+₹11,040
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel+₹3,680
HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,26,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹23,920 of equipment we can put a price on — about 18% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
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Petrol DCT: variant by variant
4 trims, ₹11,95,900 to ₹14,99,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Pricey
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT → HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT
- You pay extra
- ₹1,26,000
- Features worth
- ₹17,480
- Equipment covers
- 13% of it
What HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT adds
- Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger+₹2,760
- Leatherette Upholstery+₹11,040
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel+₹3,680
HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,26,000 more than HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹17,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 13% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 2Worth it
HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT → HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT
- You pay extra
- ₹80,000
- Features worth
- ₹91,080
- Equipment covers
- 113% of it
What HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT adds
- Front Ventilated Seats+₹25,760
- Premium Branded Sound System+₹23,920
- Wireless Phone Charger+₹6,440
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels+₹9,200
- 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment+₹6,440
- Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)+₹11,040
- Integrated Dashcam+₹8,280
HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹80,000 more than HTK+(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings 7 features we value at ₹91,080 — 113% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
Detail - Upgrade 3Pricey
HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT → HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT
- You pay extra
- ₹98,000
- Features worth
- ₹54,280
- Equipment covers
- 55% of it
What HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT adds
- Automatic Climate Control+₹11,040
- 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster+₹18,400
- Dedicated Climate Touch Panel+₹5,520
- Connected Car Technology+₹11,040
- Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror+₹2,760
- Rear Ventilated Seats+₹13,800
What HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT drops
- Integrated Dashcam−₹8,280
HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹98,000 more than HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹54,280 of equipment we can put a price on — about 55% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT is the better buy.
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Diesel automatic: variant by variant
4 trims, ₹12,75,900 to ₹15,81,900. Variant upgrades are compared within one powertrain only — see which powertrain to buy for the choice between them.
- Upgrade 1Pricey
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT → HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
- You pay extra
- ₹1,26,000
- Features worth
- ₹17,480
- Equipment covers
- 13% of it
What HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT adds
- Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer — up from Rear Defogger+₹2,760
- Leatherette Upholstery+₹11,040
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel+₹3,680
HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,26,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹17,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 13% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT is the better buy.
Detail - Upgrade 2Worth it
HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT → HTX 1.5 Diesel AT
- You pay extra
- ₹80,000
- Features worth
- ₹91,080
- Equipment covers
- 113% of it
What HTX 1.5 Diesel AT adds
- Front Ventilated Seats+₹25,760
- Premium Branded Sound System+₹23,920
- Wireless Phone Charger+₹6,440
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels+₹9,200
- 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment+₹6,440
- Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)+₹11,040
- Integrated Dashcam+₹8,280
HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹80,000 more than HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹91,080 — 113% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
Detail - Upgrade 3Pricey
HTX 1.5 Diesel AT → HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
- You pay extra
- ₹1,00,000
- Features worth
- ₹54,280
- Equipment covers
- 54% of it
What HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT adds
- Automatic Climate Control+₹11,040
- 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster+₹18,400
- Dedicated Climate Touch Panel+₹5,520
- Connected Car Technology+₹11,040
- Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror+₹2,760
- Rear Ventilated Seats+₹13,800
What HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT drops
- Integrated Dashcam−₹8,280
HTX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,00,000 more than HTX 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹54,280 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is the better buy.
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Common questions
- Which Kia Syros variant gives you the most equipment for the money?
- The HTE(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT. It costs ₹80,000 more than the base HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT, and adds 4 features we value at ₹64,860 — the most equipment per rupee of any upgrade on this car — which is a measurement, not a recommendation.
- How many variants does the Kia Syros have?
- 17 across 4 powertrains (Petrol manual, Diesel manual, Petrol DCT, Diesel automatic), from ₹8,41,900 to ₹15,81,900 ex-showroom.
- Is it better to buy a lower trim and add accessories afterwards?
- It depends on what you're after. Cosmetic items — alloy wheels, seat covers, infotainment screens — can usually be fitted afterwards. Safety and structural equipment such as additional airbags, ESC, ADAS and a factory sunroof generally cannot be retrofitted, so if you want those they have to come from the factory.