Kia Syros: Features You Get With Each Of Its Six Variants Explained

The Kia Syros has been introduced globally by the carmaker with a fresh new design and an array of standout features. This new Kia SUV will slot between the Sonet and Seltos as the most premium offering in the sub-4m SUV segment in India. It comes with both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, spread across its six different variants: HTK, HTK(O), HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, and HTX Plus (O).

If you're excited about this new Kia SUV and wondering which variants offer what, we've got you covered in the next section:

Kia Syros: HTK

The base variant of the Kia Syros kicks things off with a very well loaded package:

• Halogen headlights

• 15-inch steel wheels with cover

• Shark-fin antenna

• Black/grey dual tone interior with orange inserts

• Black/grey semi-leatherette seats

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display

• 4.2-inch colour multi-info display (MID)

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

• 4-speaker sound system

• Steering wheel mounted audio controls

• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines

• Type-C USB charger (2 X Front and 2 X Rear)

• Front 12V Power socket

• Tilt adjustable steering

• Front centre armrest with cupholders

• Electrically adjustable ORVM

• Remote key

• Manual AC with rear AC vents

• 6 airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Front and rear parking sensors

• Electronic stability control

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Kia Syros: HTK (O)

The one above base-spec optional trim of the Syros brings a few additions like:

• Electric single-pane sunroof

• 16-inch alloy wheels (with diesel variant only)

• Height adjustable driver’s seat

• Auto folding ORVM

• 6-speaker sound system (2 tweeters)

Kia Syros: HTK Plus

Unlike the above optional trim, this mid-spec variant adds quite many upgrades in the Syros:

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof

• Blue/grey dual-tone interior with mint green inserts

• Cloud blue/grey semi leatherette seats

• Push button start (DCT only)

• Paddle Shifters (DCT only)

• Driver window up/down with remote key (DCT only)

• Sliding and reclining rear seats with 60:40 split 

• Rear-centre armrest with cupholders

• Cruise control 

• Drive mode and Traction control modes (DCT only)

• Rear disc brakes (DCT only)

• Electronic parking brake with auto hold (DCT only)

Kia Syros: HTX

This trim adds to the mid-spec of the Syros with a little more design and convenience offerings:

• LED headlights

• LED DRLs with integrated indicators

• LED taillights

• Cloud blue/grey leatherette seats

• Smart key with push button start

• Ventilated front seats

• Rear wiper and washer

• All four power windows with one touch up and down

Kia Syros: HTX Plus

This one-below-top spec variant of the Syros gets most features one would need with notable upgrades like:

• 17-inch alloy wheels

• Puddle lamps

• All grey interior theme with orange accents

• Dual-tone grey leatherette seats

• 64-colour ambient lighting

• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

• Automatic climate control

• 8-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system

• Connected car tech

• Air purifier with touchscreen display

• Dual camera dashcam

• Ventilated rear seats (thigh only)

• Wireless phone charger

• 4-way powered driver seat

• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold

Kia Syros: HTX Plus (O)

Adding to the above premium features, the top spec Syros closes the list with added safety:

• Side parking sensors

• Level-2 ADAS

• 360-degree camera

• Blind view monitor

*IMAGES USED ARE OF THE TOP VARIANT FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSES ONLY

Kia Syros: Powertrain

The Kia Syros borrows two of the Sonet’s engine options: a 1-litre turbo-petrol with 120 PS and 172 Nm output and a 1.5-litre diesel engine churning out 116 PS and 250 Nm. For transmission choices, the petrol unit gets a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission while with diesel you get a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The powertrain specs in the Syros vary across its six variants which we’ll cover in another story.

Kia Syros: Price And Rivals

The prices of the new Kia Syros is expected to be out in January 2025, probably at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Following that, the carmaker will start roll outs from early February. We reckon the Syros can be tagged around a starting price of Rs 9 lakh mark and go up to around Rs 17 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). 

With that it can be a potent alternative to many sub-4m and compact SUVs like the Maruti Brezza and Grand Vitara, Hyundai Venue and Creta, Tata Nexon and Curvv, as well as the Mahindra XUV 3XO.