Kia India has added 4 new trims to the Syros SUV’s lineup – HTE, HTE (O), HTK+ (O), and HTX (O). Prices for the Kia Syros now start at Rs 8.40 lakh and go up to Rs 15.80 lakh. The HTE and HTE (O) are the new entry-level trims, while the HTX (O) becomes the new top-spec variant. The HTK, HTK (O), HTX+, and HTX+ (O) trims have been discontinued.
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Kia Syros: What’s new?
Here is the updated price list for the Kia Syros.
| Trim | Petrol MT | Petrol-DCT | Diesel MT | Diesel AT |
| HTE | Rs 8.40 lakh | – | – | – |
| HTE (O) | 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) | Rs 12 lakh | Rs 13.20 lakh | Rs 12.80 lakh | Rs 14 lakh |
| HTX | – | Rs 14 lakh | – | Rs 14.80 lakh |
| HTX (O) | – | Rs 15 lakh | – | Rs 15.80 lakh |
Apart from the addition of new trims, Kia has made some cosmetic tweaks and updates to the MY2026 Syros. The front bumper has received a makeover with colored aero inserts and glossy black skid plates. The top variants now come with new LED fog lamps up front and an LED stop lamp at the back. The OVRMs and roof rails have been blacked out. The HTX and HTX (O) trims get 17-inch sporty crystal cut alloy wheels with neon brake callipers. The automaker has also introduced 3 new paint shades for the SUV – Magma Red, Ivory Silver Matte and Ivory Silver Gloss.
The feature list of the Kia Syros remains unchanged. The SUV flaunts twin 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, and a 5-inch climate control system. Other features include an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, a 4-way powered front seat, seat ventilation, reclining and sliding second-row seats, 64-colour ambient mood lighting, wireless charging, and more.
Things remain the same under the hood as well, as the Kia Syros continues to be offered in 2 engine options. The 1.0 turbo petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 120hp and 172Nm of torque. It can be linked to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre diesel engine produces a maximum power output of 115hp and 250Nm of torque. This engine also gets 2 transmission options – a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. The latter has been added to the HTK+ and HTK+ (O) trims.
Mr Atul Sood, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Customer insights have guided the Syros MY26 evolution, with design enhancements and a revised trim and feature lineup delivering more meaningful value, along with greater choice across trims and powertrains. Syros has been highly recognized by the auto exports, winning multiple awards since launch. And this latest update further strengthens its appeal to a wider set of customers. This thoughtful evolution exemplifies Kia’s consumer-first innovation, blending great cabin space and comfort with city-friendly agility while making premium convenience more accessible than ever. We invite customers to visit their nearest Kia dealerships to experience the Syros MY26,”
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Final Thoughts
The new HTE trim undercuts the now-discontinued HTK trim by Rs 27,000, bringing down the starting price of the SUV to Rs 8.40 lakh. The Syros continues to rival the Hyundai Exter, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon in India.
