New Kia Syros variant-wise features explained. Should you buy?

The new Syros will be available in six broad variants: HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O).

Overview

The Kia Syros, a new sub-4m SUV, slots between the Kia Sonet and the Kia Seltos. It offers a range of premium features, some even surpassing those in the Sonet or Seltos. Here’s a detailed look at the variant-wise feature distribution:

Kia Syros HTK

The entry-level HTK variant comes with:

Exterior: Auto halogen headlights, 15-inch steel wheels with covers, flush door handles, front and rear silver faux skid plates, shark fin antenna, roof-mounted spoiler.

Interior: Black and grey dual-tone theme with orange accents, semi-leatherette seats, 2-spoke steering wheel, front center armrest, adjustable front headrests, sunglass holder, rear door sunshades.

Comfort and Convenience: Manual AC with rear vents, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, all four power windows with illuminated buttons, steering-mounted audio controls, day/night IRVM, electrically adjustable ORVMs, Type-C USB charging ports, 12V power outlet.

Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen, 4 speakers, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Safety: 6 airbags, rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, anti-theft alarm, TPMS, brake assist, ESC, hill start assist, front and rear parking sensors, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

Kia Syros HTK (O)

Additional features over HTK:

Exterior: 16-inch alloy wheels (diesel only), turn indicators on ORVMs, roof rails.

Interior: Vanity mirror on passenger-side sunshade, passenger-side seat back pocket.

Comfort and Convenience: Single-pane sunroof, height-adjustable driver’s seat, auto-folding ORVMs.

Infotainment: 2 tweeters.

Kia Syros HTK Plus

Additional features over HTK (O):

Exterior: Follow-me-home headlights (turbo-petrol DCT only), 16-inch alloy wheels, gloss black strip under the bonnet.

Interior: Blue and grey dual-tone theme with green accents, semi-leatherette seats, 60:40 foldable rear seats with reclining and sliding function, rear center armrest with cupholders, rear parcel tray, front and rear adjustable headrests, retractable cupholders (turbo-petrol only).

Comfort and Convenience: Panoramic sunroof, cruise control, drive and traction control modes (turbo-petrol DCT only), driver-side window one-touch up/down (turbo-petrol DCT only), push-button start/stop (turbo-petrol DCT only), paddle shifters (turbo-petrol DCT only).

Safety: All 4 disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto hold function (turbo-petrol DCT only).

Kia Syros HTX

Additional features over HTK Plus:

Exterior: LED headlights with follow-me-home functionality, LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators, LED tail lights.

Interior: Blue and grey leatherette seat upholstery, leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, leatherette material on door pads and armrests, boot lamps, driver and passenger side seat back pocket.

Comfort and Convenience: Ventilated front seats, push-button start/stop, all windows auto up/down using key fob.

Safety: Rear wiper and washer.

Kia Syros HTX Plus

Additional features over HTX:

Exterior: 17-inch alloy wheels, puddle lamps.

Interior: Dual-tone theme with orange accents, leatherette seats, metal finish for pedals, retractable cupholders for all passengers, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, 5-inch touch panel for auto AC controls.

Comfort and Convenience: Ventilated front and rear seats, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless phone charger, 4-way powered driver’s seat, 64-colour ambient lighting, air purifier, paddle shifters.

Infotainment: 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, updated connected car tech suite, dual-camera dashcam.

Safety: Rear disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto hold function.

Kia Syros HTX Plus (O)

Additional features over HTX Plus:

Safety: Side parking sensors, level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor.

Powertrain Options

1-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine: 120 PS, 172 Nm, 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT.

1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine: 116 PS, 250 Nm, 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT.

Price And Rivals

The Kia Syros is expected to launch in January 2025 with prices starting from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). It will serve as an alternative to SUVs like Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos.