Kia Syros EV Variants Explained: Check What Each Trim Offers?

•July 30, 2026

Kia Syros EV Variants Explained: Check What Each Trim Offers?

Kia has finally brought its compact SUV Syros into the electric fold, and the Syros EV carries over the same boxy, upright stance that has made the ICE version such a head turner, while adding the usual EV touches. The lineup is spread across seven trims, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTK+ ER, HTX ER, HTX+ ER and X-Line ER, split between two battery packs. Here is how the features stack up as you move up the range. Let’s dive in more and find out which variant is the best among the line-up and makes the most sense.

Kia Syros EV: Variant and Battery Configuration

The Syros EV comes with two battery options, a 42kWh pack and a bigger 51.4kWh Extended Range pack. Unlike some rivals, Kia hasn't mixed and matched these across trims, the lower three trims get the 42kWh pack only, while the top four trims are Extended Range exclusive. Here is how it maps out.

Trims	42kWh	51.4kWh (Extended Range)
HTK	Y	-
HTK+	Y	-
HTX	Y	-
HTK+ ER	-	Y
HTX ER	-	Y
HTX+ ER	-	Y
X-Line ER	-	Y

The 42kWh motor makes 135PS and 255Nm, good for a claimed 443km range. Step up to the 51.4kWh pack and output rises to 171PS with the same 255Nm, and the claimed range jumps to 526km. Both packs use liquid cooled lithium-ion cells and support CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) fast charging, with a full charge from a 100kW DC fast charger taking around 39 minutes.

HTK

Price - Rs. 13.49 lakh

The HTK is the base variant and the only one on offer with the 42kWh battery, yet Kia hasn't skimped much even here. You still get the brand's signature light elements and a properly modern cabin setup.

Category	Features
Exterior & Style	Kia Signature Digital Tiger Face, Star Map LED DRLs, Ice Cube LED MFR headlamps, Starmap LED tail lamps, LED front fog lamps, LED high mounted stop lamp, 16-inch crystal cut dual tone aero alloy wheels, streamline door handles, glossy black ORVMs, glossy black skid plates with body colour accents, shark fin antenna, integrated spoiler
Interior	Cloud Blue & Grey semi-leatherette seats, double D-cut steering wheel
Tech & Infotainment	12.3-inch HD digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen, 5-inch touchscreen fully automatic AC control, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, 4 speakers plus 2 tweeters, steering mounted controls, shift by wire column type shifter, paddle shifters for regen, smart purse with push button start, electric power steering with tilt adjust, drive modes (Eco/Normal/Sport)
Comfort & Convenience	Floating console with sliding cover and retractable cup holders, electric adjust ORVMs with auto fold and turn signal, electric parking brake with auto hold, all door power windows, rear door sunshade curtains, frunk with cover, highline TPMS, front passenger adjustable headrest, rear AC vents, virtual engine sound system, day/night IRVM
Charging/Ports	C-type USB charger front x2 and rear x2, front 12V power outlet, portable charging cable
Safety	All wheel disc brakes, burglar alarm, immobiliser, central locking

HTK+

Price - Rs. 14.99 lakh

The HTK+ is a small but sensible step up over the HTK, adding a couple of everyday conveniences without changing the overall character of the car.

Category	Features over HTK
Comfort & Convenience	Rear view camera with dynamic assistance, rear centre armrest with cup holders
Drive	Cruise control with manual speed limit assist
Charging	100W C-type USB charger (front)

HTX

Price - Rs. 15.99 lakh

The HTX rounds off the 42kWh trims and this is where the cabin starts to feel genuinely well equipped, with a sunroof and more convenience touches thrown in.

Category	Features over HTK+
Exterior & Style	Dual pane panoramic sunroof, LED rear turn signal, metal finish crash pad garnish
Tech	All door windows up/down with smart key, all door windows one touch up/down with safety
Comfort & Convenience	60:40 split rear seats with slide and recline, rear adjustable headrests, rear defogger, rear parcel shelf, LED personal and map lamps, seatback pocket for driver, luggage lamps

HTK+ ER

Price - Rs. 16.99 lakh

Moving into Extended Range territory, the HTK+ ER carries the same feature set as the HTK+ but swaps in the bigger 51.4kWh battery along with slightly larger wheels.

Category	Features over HTK+
Exterior	17-inch crystal cut dual tone aero alloy wheels (up from 16-inch)
Powertrain	51.4kWh battery with 526km claimed range

HTX ER

Price - Rs. 17.99 lakh

Similarly, the HTX ER takes everything from the HTX and pairs it with the Extended Range battery and the bigger wheel size.

Category	Features over HTX
Exterior	17-inch crystal cut dual tone aero alloy wheels
Powertrain	51.4kWh battery with 526km claimed range
Comfort & Convenience	Day & Night Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect 2.0 Controls

HTX+ ER

Price - Rs. 19.49 lakh

This is where the Syros EV cabin genuinely feels premium. The HTX+ ER brings in leatherette upholstery, a navigation enabled touchscreen and Kia's connected car suite, along with ventilated seats.

Category	Features over HTX ER
Exterior & Style	Auto streamline door handles, Onyx Black & Off-White leatherette seats, double D-cut dual tone leatherette wrapped steering wheel, leatherette wrapped side door trims and armrest, sporty metal pedals
Tech & Infotainment	12.3-inch touchscreen navigation cockpit, Harman Kardon premium 8 speaker sound system, smart dashcam with dual camera and mobile app, auto anti-glare IRVM with Kia Connect 2.0 controls, battery heating system, Kia Connect 2.0 with 95+ connected features
Comfort & Convenience	Front and rear ventilated seats (rear seat only), 4-way power driver seat, wireless phone charger, front parking sensors x4

X-Line ER

Price - Rs. 19.99 lakh

The X-Line ER sits at the top of the Syros EV range and this is the variant to pick if driver assistance tech and safety are top of your list. It is the only trim to get Level 2 ADAS, along with a distinct green and black cabin theme.

Category	Features over HTX+ ER
Interior	1st row 64 colour ambient mood lighting, 1st row LED footwell lamps, Onyx Black & Hunter Green leatherette seats
ADAS (19 features)	Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for car/pedestrian/cyclist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Prevention, High Beam Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (junction and reverse), Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Driver Attention Warning, Manual and Navigation Speed Limit Assist, Vehicle Following Distance Alert, Rear Occupant Alert, Front Passenger Airbag On/Off Indicator
Tech	V2L (vehicle to load), Kia logo projection lamps, digital key
Safety	Side parking sensors x4

Robust 25 Hi-Safety Package (standard across the range)

Kia has made a 25-point safety package standard on every single trim, right from the base HTK. This includes front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, VSM, hill assist, all wheel disc brakes, electric parking brake with auto hold, ISOFIX rear anchors, rear parking sensors, rollover sensors and a front passenger airbag on/off switch, among others.

Kia Syros EV: Colours and Interiors

Buyers get nine monotone shades to pick from, including Ivory Silver Matte, Frost Blue, Gravity Grey, Pewter Olive, Magma Red, Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl and an X-Line exclusive Xclusive Matte Graphite. On the inside, the HTK through HTX ER trims share the same Cloud Blue and Grey semi-leatherette cabin with mint green accents, the HTX+ ER switches to an Onyx Black and Off-White leatherette theme, while the X-Line ER gets its own Onyx Black and Hunter Green leatherette setup with matching accents.

91Wheels Recommendation

If you just want a well sorted electric compact SUV without going for the bigger battery, the HTX makes the most sense among the 42kWh trims. It brings in the sunroof, split rear seats and smart key features that make daily use noticeably nicer, without pushing you toward the Extended Range trims.

For buyers who want the longer 526km range, the HTX+ ER is the sweet spot. It brings in ventilated seats, the bigger navigation touchscreen and Kia Connect 2.0, and unless you specifically want the ADAS suite or the green interior theme of the X-Line ER, it covers pretty much everything you'd want day to day.

And if safety tech and driver assistance features matter most to you, the X-Line ER is the one to go for. It is the only Syros EV variant with Level 2 ADAS and gets the most complete feature list in the entire lineup, making it the pick for anyone who wants the car at its absolute best.