Kia India has introduced the MY2026 update for its compact SUV, the Kia Syros. The refreshed model is now priced from Rs 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom), going up to Rs 15.80 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec variant. The 2026 Kia Syros now features fresh colour options and several design updates to keep it competitive and appealing. If you're curious about which variant of the Kia Syros gives you the features you're looking for, then hold a bit in this article. We will take a close look at variant wise features of the Kia Syros but before that make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community, to stay updated with latest automotive trends. 

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2026 Kia Syros: Variant and Price 

The new Kia Syros is offered in seven distinct variants, creating a well-rounded lineup that caters to a wide range of buyers. The variant list includes HTE, HTE (O), HTK (EX), HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX and HTX (O). With this update, the HTE, HTE (O), HTK+ (O) and HTX (O) have been introduced as new additions to the lineup, while the HTK, HTK (O), HTX+ and HTX+ (O) variants have been discontinued. Moreover, below is a variant wise price table of the 2026 Kia Syros. 

Variants	Petrol-MT	Petrol-DCT	Diesel-MT	Diesel-AT
HTE (New)	Rs.8.40 lakh	-	-	-
HTE (O) (New)	Rs.9.20 lakh	-	Rs.10.00 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.12.00 lakh	Rs.13.20 lakh	Rs.12.80 lakh	Rs.14.00 lakh
HTX	-	Rs.14.00 lakh	-	Rs.14.80 lakh
HTX (O) (New)	-	Rs.15.00 lakh	-	Rs.15.80 lakh

HTE 

Powertrain: Smartstream G1.0 T - GDi 6MT
Price: Rs. 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom)

The HTE is a newly introduced entry-level variant in the lineup, priced at Rs 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom). As the base trim of the 2026 Kia Syros, it still offers a decent set of features along with subtle design updates over the previous model. Below is a table of the features you will get with this trim. 

Category	Features
Infotainment & Tech	26.04 cm (10.25) HD touchscreen, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, 4 speakers, Steering wheel mounted controls, 30.48 cm (12) full LCD cluster with 10.5 cm (4.2) TFT MID, C-type USB chargers (Front x2, Rear x2), Front 12V power outlet
Comfort & Convenience	Electric power steering, Tilt steering, All door power windows with illumination, Rear AC vents, Manual air conditioner, Rear door sunshade curtains, Centre console with armrest & cup holders, Retractable roof assist handle, Room & map lamp (bulb type), Sunglass holder, Remote key with central locking
Interior	All black & grey dual-tone interiors with matte orange accents, Black & grey semi-leatherette seats, Bio melange crash pad garnish, Double D-cut steering wheel, Front passenger adjustable headrest, 2nd row bench-type seat
Exterior	Kia signature digital tiger face, Ice cube halogen headlamps, LED front fog lamps, LED high-mounted stop lamp, Shark fin antenna, Integrated spoiler, Streamline door handles, Side door garnish with body-colour accents, Black high-gloss front & rear skid plates with body-colour aero inserts, Black high-gloss hood garnish, Black high-gloss ORVMs
Safety	Burglar alarm
Driver Assistance	Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, Day & night IRVM
Others	R15 (38.02 cm) steel wheels with full cover

HTE (O)

Powertrains: G1.0 T - GDi 6MT and 1.5L CRDi VGT
Price: - Rs 9.20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh 

The Base variant of the 2026 provides you with all the essentials that one can expect from this segment. The HTE (O) which is a step up from the base trim and also a new variant addition with this update. Starting from this trim you also have an option to choose the 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT. Beside that the HTE (O) trim offers one of the liked features in the Indian market features along with other additions such as:

Category	Features over HTE
Infotainment & Tech	2 tweeters
Comfort & Convenience	Electric sunroof, Driver seat height adjust, Passenger side seat back pocket
Exterior	R16 (40.56 cm / 16) crystal cut alloy wheels
Safety	Highline tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Others	Room & map lamp (LED type)

HTK (EX)

Powertrain: G1.0 T - GDi 6MT and 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT
Price: Rs 9.80 lakh and Rs 10.60 lakh

The HTK (EX) trims also come with similar engine options as the HTE(O) variant, it comes at a price of Rs 9.80 lakh (ex-showroom). It is costing you 80,000 more than HTE(O), however this hike provides you with some thoughtful features that also contribute to better convenience and enhanced safety. Below is the table for the features over the HTE(O) variant. 

Category	Features over Previous Variant
Exterior	Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, Starmap LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, Starmap LED tail lamps, Black high-gloss bridge-type roof rails
Safety	Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
Driver Assistance	Electrically adjustable outside mirrors with auto fold/hold & LED turn indicators, Auto light control
Interior	Passenger side vanity mirror

HTK+

Powertrains: G1.0 T-GDi 6MT, G1.0 T-GDi 7DCT, 1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT and 1.5L CRDi VGT 6AT
Price: Rs 10.74 lakh, Rs 11.94 lakh, Rs 11.54 lakh andRs 12.74 lakh

The HTK+(O) variant strikes an ideal balance in the lineup, offering the flexibility of all available engine options. Priced at Rs 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom), it stands out as a well-rounded choice for buyers seeking both value and versatility. Beside the all-engine option choice you also get premium feature addition with this variant that are mentioned below 

Category	Features over Previous Variant
Interior	Cloud Blue & Grey dual-tone interiors with mint green accents, Cloud Blue & Grey semi-leatherette seats, Pad print crash pad garnish
Comfort & Convenience	Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, 60:40 split rear seats with slide & recline, Rear centre armrest with cup holders, Adjustable rear headrests, Rear defogger, Driver one-touch auto up/down with safety, LED map & personal reading lamps
Driver Assistance	Cruise control with manual speed limit assist
Infotainment & Tech	Drive mode select (Eco/Normal/Sport), Traction modes (Sand/Mud/Snow)
Automatic-only Features	Smart key with push button start, Electric parking brake with auto hold, Paddle shifters, Driver door window up/down via smart key, Rear disc brakes, Centre console with armrest & retractable cup holders, Headlamp escort

HTK+ (O)

Powertrains: All Engine Options
Price: Rs 12 lakh-Rs 14 lakh (Depending on engine option)

This variant sits alongside the HTK+ trim, offering a wider choice of engine options, and is one of the newly introduced trims as part of the latest update. Beside this it offers features design cues and interior upgrades that make it stand out from the HTK+ trims along with feature addition such as:

Category	Features over Previous Variant
Interior	Cloud Blue & Grey leatherette seats, Double D-cut dual-tone leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Leatherette wrapped gear knob, Leatherette wrapped centre door trims & armrest
Comfort & Convenience	Smart key with push button start, Driver door window up/down via smart key, Rear parcel shelf, Luggage lamps (bulb type), Passenger side multi seat back pockets, Driver side seat back pocket, Centre console with armrest & cup holders (MT only)
Exterior	Rear wiper and washer
Driver Assistance	Headlamp escort
Automatic-only Features	Electric parking brake with auto hold, Paddle shifters, Drive mode select (Eco/Normal/Sport), Traction modes (Sand/Mud/Snow), Rear disc brakes, Centre console with armrest & retractable cup holders

HTX 

Powertrains: G1.0 T - GDi 7DCT and 1.5 l CRDi VGT 6AT
Price: Rs 14 lakh and Rs 14.80 lakh

This variant is offered exclusively with automatic powertrain options, including the Smartstream 1.0-litre turbo-petrol paired with a 7-speed DCT and the 1.5-litre diesel. Priced at Rs14 lakh (ex-showroom), this variant is equipped with a host of advanced and feature-rich additions to enhance both comfort and driving experience.

Category	Features
Exterior	R17 (43.66 cm / 17) sporty crystal cut alloy wheels, Neon coloured brake calipers
Interior	All grey dual-tone interiors with matte orange accents, Dual-tone grey leatherette seats
Infotainment & Tech	31.24 cm (12.3) HD touchscreen, Harman Kardon 8-speaker sound system, Smart dashcam with dual camera (HTX only), Smartphone wireless charger
Comfort & Convenience	Front ventilated seats, 4-way power driver seat, Centre console with armrest & retractable cup holders
Driver Assistance	Drive mode select (Eco/Normal/Sport), Traction modes (Sand/Mud/Snow), Paddle shifters
Safety	Rear disc brakes
Automatic-only Features	Electric parking brake with auto hold

HTX (O)

Powertrains: Similar to HTX 
Price: Rs 15 lakh and Rs 15.80 lakh

Finally, we have the top variants of the 2026 Kia Syros and also a new addition in the lineup. Priced at Rs 15 lakh (ex-sh) and Rs 15.80 (ex-sh) Smartstream G1.0 T - GDi Petrol-DCT and 1.5 l CRDi VGT Diesel-AT respectively. Below is the list of features that it gets. 

Category	Features
Exterior	R17 (43.66 cm / 17) sporty crystal cut alloy wheels, Neon coloured brake calipers
Interior	All grey dual-tone interiors with matte orange accents, Dual-tone grey leatherette seats
Infotainment & Tech	31.24 cm (12.3) HD touchscreen navigation cockpit, 31.24 cm (12.3) HD digital instrument cluster, Kia Connect 2.0, Over-the-air (OTA) software updates with Kia Connect diagnosis
Comfort & Convenience	12.7 cm (5) touchscreen fully automatic AC control, Rear ventilated seats (seat thigh only), Auto anti-glare IRVM with Kia Connect controls

Our Recommendation:

The Kia Syros lineup is quite well spread out, catering to both budget-focused and feature-seeking buyers. If you're looking to keep things affordable, the HTE (O) makes more sense over the base trim, thanks to added essentials like a sunroof and TPMS without a big jump in price. For most buyers though, the HTK+ stands out as the sweet spot, offering a strong mix of features, practicality, and the flexibility of multiple engine options. Those who prefer a more feature-loaded and automatic-focused experience can consider the HTX, while the top-spec HTX (O) is best suited for buyers who want the most tech and convenience features on offer and don't mind stretching their budget.

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