Kia Syros Launched in India: Prices, Variants, Specs and Booking Information Revealed
Kia has officially launched the much-awaited Syros SUV in India. The introductory prices for the Kia Syros range from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 17.80 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Bookings for the Syros are open with a token amount of Rs 25,000, and deliveries are slated to begin in mid-February 2025.
Variant-Wise Prices
- HTK: Rs 9 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed manual transmission.
- HTK (O): Rs 10 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed manual transmission, and Rs 11 lakh for the 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed manual transmission.
- HTK Plus: Rs 11.50 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed manual, Rs 12.80 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT, and Rs 12.50 lakh for the 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed manual transmission.
- HTX: Rs 13.30 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed manual, Rs 14.60 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT, and Rs 14.30 lakh for the 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed manual transmission.
- HTX Plus: Rs 16 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT, Rs 17 lakh for the 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed manual transmission.
- HTX Plus (O): Rs 16.80 lakh for the 1-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT, Rs 17.80 lakh for the 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior Design: Bold and Modern Styling
The Kia Syros features a bold design inspired by the larger Kia EV9 SUV. The exterior boasts all-LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, and flush-type door handles. Its boxy design includes large window panels, a kink near the C-pillar, squared-off wheel arches, and a flat tailgate. At the rear, the SUV comes equipped with sleek L-shaped LED lights, a chunky bumper, and a silver-finished skid plate.
Interior Features: Premium Comfort and Technology
Inside, the Kia Syros offers a dual-tone cabin with leatherette upholstery, depending on the selected variant. It features dual 12.3-inch displays—one for infotainment and the other for the instrument cluster. The cabin also includes a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front and rear seats, a 5-inch screen for climate controls, a wireless phone charger, and 64-color ambient lighting. For safety, the Syros comes with six airbags, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Powertrain Options: Turbo-Petrol and Diesel Engines
The Kia Syros comes with two engine options carried over from the Sonet:
1.0-litre Turbo-Petrol Engine
- Power: 120 PS
- Torque: 172 Nm
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual (MT) / 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
1.5-litre Diesel Engine
- Power: 116 PS
- Torque: 250 Nm
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual (MT) / 6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT)
Pricing and Rivals
The Kia Syros is expected to be priced from Rs 9.7 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with other popular sub-4m SUVs in India, such as the Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, and Tata Nexon.
With its bold design, high-tech features, and competitive pricing, the Kia Syros is poised to make a significant impact in the growing sub-4m SUV segment in India.
