Kia India has launched the 2026 Syros in the country, with prices now starting from Rs 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom), lowering the entry-level pricing by Rs 27,000. This has been done with the expansion of the SUV’s lineup with four new variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK+ (O) and HTX (O).
| Kia Syros Variants | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel | ||
| Manual | DCT | Manual | Automatic | |
| HTE (NEW) | Rs 8.40 lakh | – | – | – |
| HTE(O) (NEW) | Rs 9.20 lakh | – | Rs 10 lakh | – |
| HTK (EX) | Rs 9.80 lakh | – | Rs 10.60 lakh | – |
| HTK+ | Rs 10.74 lakh | Rs 11.94 lakh | Rs 11.54 lakh | Rs 12.74 lakh |
| HTK+ (O) (NEW) | Rs 12 lakh | Rs 13.20 lakh | Rs 12.80 lakh | Rs 14 lakh |
| HTX | – | Rs 14 lakh | – | Rs 14.80 lakh |
| HTX (O) (NEW) | – | Rs 15 lakh | – | Rs 15.80 lakh |
2026 Kia Syros – What’s New?
- As mentioned above, the SUV now comes in four new variants, which enhance its accessibility to a wider section of buyers.
- Along with this, the diesel-automatic combination has been brought to the masses by now being offered in the mid-spec HTK+ and HTK+ (O).
- Aside from rejigging the variant lineup, Kia has also revised the front & rear profiles of the Syros with the introduction of newly-designed bumpers at both ends, enhancing the sporty character of the SUV.
- It also receives a new 17-inch sporty crystal-cut alloy wheels, with neon coloured brake calipers.
- Kia has also introduced three new colour options for the compact SUV, namely Magma Red, Ivory Silver Matte and Ivory Silver Gloss.
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Kia Syros Powertrain Options
Kia continues to offer the Syros with two engine options: 1-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel, detailed specifications of which are mentioned below: –
| Kia Syros | ||
| Engine | 1-litre turbo | 1.5-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 120 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 6-speed manual / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual / 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 18.20 kmpl (MT), 17.88 kmpl (DCT) | 20.75 kmpl (MT), 17.65 kmpl (AT) |
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Competition Check
Positioned as a premium offering, the Kia Syros serves as a more spacious and upmarket alternative to rivals like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza & Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Toyota Taisor, and Tata Nexon.
