Kia Syros: New Variants Launching Soon
Kia launched the Syros SUV in India in February 2025. At launch, it was available in six broad trims- HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (ADAS). Over time, Kia did some reshuffling with the variants and trims. At the time of writing, KIA’s official website lists the Syros to be available in five trims- HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX and HTX+. These sit in the price bracket of Rs 8.67 lakh- Rs 14.56 lakh, ex-showroom. We have learnt that Kia will soon add more variants to the Syros line-up. Here is everything to know.
On April 17th, Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) shared a card on its official Twitter handle, saying the safety ratings of the Syros have been extended to ‘newly added variants’. It also mentions that the tested variants were petrol-powered. A closer inspection of BNCAP documents revealed details of these trims.
Kia will introduce at least six new trims on the Syros- HTE, HTE (O), HTK(E), HTK(EX), HTK Plus(O), HTX(O). The HTE and HTE (O) will become the new base trims. They will be available with manual transmissions and the 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine.
HTK Plus(O) and HTX(O) will be available with 7-speed DCT transmissions. HTK(E), HTK(EX), HTK Plus(O) will likely be mid-spec trims.
The actual direction that Kia would take with distributing features within these remains unclear for now. What we do know is that the introduction of these trims will allow the manufacturer to bring the entry prices further down and also to cover more price points.
Talking of safety ratings, the newly-introduced variants retain five-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings for both adult and child protection. Higher variants come equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, and even a Level 2 ADAS suite
The Syros has a highly polarising design. It draws inspiration from global models like the EV9 and EV3. It is compact and has an upright stance. Key visual highlights include low-set vertical LED headlights, bold body cladding, chunky rear bumper, 17-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured B-pillars, roof rails, high-mounted L-shaped tail-lamps, and flush-fitting door handles. The SUV comes in 8 different colours.
The interior looks great. It feels modern and has a well-laid out dashboard. The feature list includes two 12.3-inch displays (infotainment and instrument cluster), a five-inch display for climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, wireless charging bay, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilation for all four seats, ambient lighting, powered driver’s seat, electronic parking brake and more. The second-row offers reclining and sliding functions and has a 60:40 split-folding design.
The Syros is available with two engine options- 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol and 1.5L four-cylinder diesel. The former makes 120hp and 172Nm, while the latter has an output of 116hp and 250Nm.
The petrol engine offers the choice of a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission while the diesel comes with a manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
In the Indian market, the Syros competes with the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Skoda Kylaq, and most importantly, the Hyundai Venue. This model hasn’t kept pace in terms of sales. In March 2026, for example, it reportedly sold just 59 units.
In March 2025, the numbers stood at 5,015 units, translating to a 99% year-on-year decline. Even on a month-on-month basis, the numbers have fallen significantly. In February this year, Kia posted sales of 662 units of the Syros.