2026 Kia Syros launched at Rs 8.39 lakh with new variants

 India, with a starting price of ₹8.39 lakh (ex-showroom). This update adds four new variants (HTE, HTE(O), HTK+(O), and HTX(O)) and makes the diesel automatic more affordable.

Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Starting Price	₹8.39 lakh (ex-showroom)
Engine Options	1.0L Turbo Petrol, 1.5L Diesel
Transmissions	6-speed Manual, 7-speed DCT (petrol), 6-speed AT (diesel)
Safety Rating	5-star Bharat NCAP
Seating	5-seater
Key Features	30-inch panoramic display, dual-pane sunroof, ventilated front & rear seats

Variant-Wise Pricing (Ex-Showroom)

Variant	1.0L Petrol MT	1.0L Petrol DCT	1.5L Diesel MT	1.5L Diesel AT
HTE (New)	₹8.39 lakh	—	—	—
HTE(O) (New)	₹9.19 lakh	—	₹9.99 lakh	—
HTK(EX)	₹9.79 lakh	—	₹10.59 lakh	—
HTK+	₹10.73 lakh	₹11.93 lakh	₹11.53 lakh	₹12.73 lakh
HTK+(O) (New)	₹11.99 lakh	₹13.19 lakh	₹12.79 lakh	₹13.99 lakh
HTX	—	₹13.99 lakh	—	₹14.79 lakh
HTX(O) (New)	—	₹14.99 lakh	—	₹15.79 lakh

Source: Team-BHP

What’s New in the 2026 Syros?

1. Four New Variants Added

New Variant	What It Offers
HTE	New base petrol variant
HTE(O)	Above base with added features
HTK+(O)	Sunroof, larger screen, more features
HTX(O)	Top-spec with all features

2. Diesel Automatic Now More Affordable

Before	Now
Diesel AT started at ~₹15.20 lakh	Diesel AT starts at ₹12.73 lakh (HTK+)

Saving: You save about ₹2.5 lakh on the entry-level diesel automatic.

3. Design Updates

Change	Detail
Front & Rear Bumpers	New design with body-coloured aero inserts
Skid Plates	Glossy black finish
Fog Lamps	LED fog lamps added
Alloy Wheels (Top Trims)	New 17-inch crystal-cut wheels
Brake Calipers	Neon-coloured (on top trims)

4. New Colours

Colour Name	Type
Magma Red	Solid
Ivory Silver Matte	Matte finish
Ivory Silver Gloss	Glossy finish

Key Features (Variant Dependent)

Feature	Availability
30-inch Panoramic Display	Yes (top trims)
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof	Yes (HTK+(O) and above)
Ventilated Seats (Front & Rear)	Yes (top trims)
8-Speaker Bose Sound System	Yes (HTX and above)
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes
Level 2 ADAS	Yes (top trims)
360-Degree Camera	Yes (top trims)
6 Airbags	Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard

Safety

The Kia Syros retains its 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.

Safety Feature	Standard?
6 Airbags	Yes (all variants)
ABS with EBD	Yes
ESC	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes

Which Syros Should You Buy?

If you want…	Choose this variant
Lowest price	HTE (Petrol MT) – ₹8.39 lakh
Diesel manual	HTE(O) (₹9.99 lakh)
Diesel automatic (best value)	HTK+ (₹12.73 lakh)
Petrol automatic	HTK+ DCT (₹11.93 lakh)
All features (sunroof, Bose, ADAS)	HTX(O) (₹14.99 lakh – Petrol DCT) or ₹15.79 lakh (Diesel AT)

Syros Rivals

Model	Price (Ex-Showroom)	Key Strengths
Kia Syros	₹8.39 – 15.79 lakh	5-star safety, diesel AT, rear ventilated seats
Hyundai Venue	~₹8.00 – 15.40 lakh	Wider service network
Tata Nexon	~₹8.00 – 15.80 lakh	5-star safety, more powerful engines
Maruti Brezza	~₹8.50 – 14.50 lakh	Better mileage, strong resale
Mahindra XUV 3XO	~₹8.50 – 15.50 lakh	More spacious, powerful options

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