Which Variant of the Kia Syros Is Value For Money?

Kia Syros is the latest premium sub-4 metre SUV offering from the South Korean automaker in the country. It is being offered in six trim levels – HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and HTX+ (O) – and with two engine options – 1.0L TGDi Smartstream petrol (120bhp/172Nm) and 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel (116bhp/250Nm). Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual (standard), a 7-speed DCT (petrol only) and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic (diesel only).

Buyers have a total of 13 variants to choose from with four different engine-gearbox combinations, offering several advanced features. So, if you are planning to buy a Kia Syros and are confused between variants its variants, worry not. This article will help you to choose the most value-for-money variant. Read on for full details:

Kia Syros HTK

• Auto halogen headlights
• 15-inch steel wheels with covers
• Flush door handles
• Front and rear silver faux skid plates
• Shark fin antenna
• Roof-mounted spoiler
• Black and grey dual-tone interior theme with orange accents
• Black and grey semi-leatherette seat upholstery
• 2-spoke steering wheel
• Front centre armrest
• Adjustable front headrests
• Sunglass holder
• Sunshades for rear windows    
• Semi-digital instrument console with a 4.2-inch multi-information display (MID)
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• All four power windows with illuminated buttons
• Steering-mounted audio controls
• Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM)
• Electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors (ORVM)
• Manual AC with rear vents
• Type-C USB charging ports for front and rear passengers
• 12V power outlet for front passengers    
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• 4 speakers
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 6 airbags (as standard)
• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
• Anti-theft alarm
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Brake assist
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Hill start assist
• Front and rear parking sensors
• 3-point seatbelts for all passengers
• ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Verdict: The entry-level HTK variant comes with the 1.0L petrol-manual engine-gearbox combo, priced at Rs 9 lakh. Kia has loaded the base variant generously; however, it devoid of a few advanced features such as a sunroof, leatherette upholstery, cruise control, drive modes, LED headlamps, DRLs and taillamps, alloy wheels and roof rails. The HTK variant offers all basic amenities, justifying its pricing. Its surely a good option for buyers who are tight on budget.

Kia Syros HTK (O)

• 16-inch alloy wheels (with diesel engine only)
• Turn indicators on ORVMs
• Roof rails
• Vanity mirror on the passenger-side sunshade
• Passenger-side seat back pocket
• Single-pane sunroof
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Auto-folding ORVMs
• 2 tweeters

Verdict: The HTK (O) variant is being offered with both petrol and diesel engines, paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox. If features such as a sunroof and alloy wheels are among your priority list, then you just need to spend an additional Rs 1 lakh to get the Syros HTK (O) variant. However, this trim also misses out on multiple advanced goodies.

Kia Syros HTK+

• Follow-me-home headlights (with turbo-petrol DCT variants only)
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Gloss black strip under the bonnet 
• Blue and grey dual-tone interior theme with green accents
• Blue and grey semi-leatherette seats
• 60:40 foldable rear seats with reclining and sliding function
• Rear centre armrest with cupholders
• Rear parcel tray
• Front and rear adjustable headrests
• Retractable cupholders for front passengers (with turbo-petrol engine only)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Cruise control
• Drive and traction control modes (turbo-petrol DCT variants only)
• Driver-side window one-touch up/down (turbo-petrol DCT variants only)
• Push-button start/stop (with turbo-petrol DCT variants only)
• Paddle shifters (with turbo-petrol DCT variants only)
• All 4 disc brakes
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold function (with turbo-petrol DCT variants only)

Verdict: The Syros HTK+ variant offers most of the must-have features and offers the most value for money. It’s available with three engine-gearbox options – 1.0L petrol MT 1.0L petrol DCT and 1.5L diesel MT. For the diesel automatic option, you need to go for the higher trims.

Kia Syros HTX

• LED headlights with follow-me-home functionality
• LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators
• LED tail lights
• Blue and grey leatherette seat upholstery
• Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
• Leatherette material on door pads and door armrests
• Boot lamps
• Driver and passenger side seat back pocket
• Ventilated front seats
• Push-button start/stop
• All door windows auto up/down using key fob
• Rear wiper and washer

Verdict: The HTX offers some additional features over the HTK+ trim including LED lighting system, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats and electric parking brake with auto hold. If you want more comfort goodies and are ready to loosen up some extra bucks from your pocket, you can surely consider it.

Kia Syros HTX+

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Puddle lamps
• Dual-tone interior with orange accents
• Dual-tone grey leatherette seats
• Metal finish for the pedals
• Retractable cupholders for all passengers
• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
• 5-inch touch panel for auto AC controls
• Ventilated front and rear seats
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Wireless phone charger
• 4-way powered driver’s seat
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Air purifier
• Paddle shifters
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• Updated connected car tech suite
• Dual-camera dashcam
• Rear disc brakes
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold function

Verdict: The top-end HTX+ trim can be had with petrol-automatic or diesel-automatic engine-gearbox combinations, priced at Rs 16 lakh and Rs 17 lakh. It offers the most value for money with several advanced features including the larger 17-inch alloys, dual-tone leatherette upholstery, Harman Kardon system, Kia Connect and more.

Kia Syros HTX+ (O)

• Side parking sensors
• Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor

Verdict: The top-end HTX+ (O) trim offers three additional features over the HTX+ including the Level 2 ADAS, side parking sensors and a 360 degree camera with blind spot monitor. And for these features, you need to pay an extra Rs 80,000.
 

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