Kia Syros — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Your monthly kilometre count should decide which Syros you buy, because Kia has split the range cleanly down the middle: a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with 120 PS and 172 Nm (6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic) for moderate runners, and a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel with 116 PS and a stout 250 Nm (manual or 6-speed automatic) for those clocking serious distance, where diesel's per-litre advantage compounds every month (indicative). Few sub-4m SUVs still offer this choice — among its direct rivals only the Hyundai Venue does.

Priced ₹8.42-15.82 lakh across 17 variants, the Syros sits 12th cheapest of 144 SUVs listed but stretches deep into premium territory at the top. The box it occupies is unusually well used: 3,995 mm long yet 1,805 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall, with a 465-litre boot that beats most of the class. Upper trims bring a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital cluster and leatherette upholstery — equipment normally seen a segment above. Eight colours, including Pewter Olive and Frost Blue, round out a lineup that clearly wants to be the upmarket pick among small SUVs.

Syros Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Petrol

998 cc · 120 PS @ 6000 rpm · 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm · 6 Speed MT · BS VI 2.0

Smartstream G1.0T-GDi Petrol

998 cc · 120 PS @ 6000 rpm · 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm · 6 Speed MT / 7 Speed AT · BS VI 2.0

1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel

1493 cc · 116 PS @ 4000 rpm · 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6 Speed MT · BS VI 2.0

D1.5 CRDi VGT Diesel

1493 cc · 116 PS @ 4000 rpm · 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm · 6 Speed MT / 6 Speed AT · BS VI 2.0

Syros Dimensions

Length: 3995 mm · Width: 1805 mm · Height: 1680 mm · Wheelbase: 2550 mm · Boot space: 465 litres · Fuel tank: 45 litres

Syros Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist, Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: 5 Star.

Syros Colours

Available in 8 colours: Magma Red, Imperial Blue, Gravity Gray, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Frost Blue, Ivory Silver Gloss.

Ownership & Running Costs

Diesel services cost somewhat more per visit than petrol; budget ₹7,000-11,000/year routine for either engine (indicative)

Expect ₹30,000-50,000/year comprehensive across the wide ₹8.42-15.82 lakh variant spread (indicative)

No official kmpl is listed; as a band, small diesels typically run ₹1-1.5/km cheaper than equivalent turbo petrols at current pump prices (indicative), which is the Syros diesel's whole case

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Syros vs Rivals

Syros vs Hyundai Venue: Starts lower at ₹8 lakh, claims up to 20.99 kmpl, and also offers a diesel — the value benchmark here See the Hyundai Venue.

Syros vs Citroen Basalt X: ₹8.55 lakh coupe-SUV with a 19.5 kmpl turbo petrol — style play, petrol only See the Citroen Basalt X.

Syros vs Citroen Aircross X: From ₹8.89 lakh with 18.5 kmpl — more metal per rupee, far less equipment polish See the Citroen Aircross X.

Syros vs Mahindra Bolero: ₹8.49 lakh, diesel-only, 16 kmpl — rugged-utility alternative, not a feature rival See the Mahindra Bolero.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Syros's real differentiation is the diesel automatic — nothing else this size offers that combination with this much torque, and for high-mileage families it is the rational pick of the entire sub-4m class. The petrol Syros is good but fights stronger-value rivals. Our recommendation: diesel in a mid trim around ₹11-13 lakh if you drive far; if you don't drive far, be honest with yourself and look at the Venue first. Avoid the very top trims — at ₹15.82 lakh you are paying compact-SUV money for badge-level equipment.

• Apply the old rule: below roughly 1,500 km/month the petrol's lower purchase price wins; above it the diesel's per-km saving compounds (indicative) — and the Syros diesel AT is the rare guilt-free automatic diesel
• The 17-variant ladder has overlaps — price the trim you want in both engines before assuming diesel costs more
• At PDI, run the panoramic sunroof fully open and closed and check the 12.3-inch cluster boots cleanly — the big-ticket features are what you are paying the premium for

Frequently asked questions

Does the Kia Syros diesel come with an automatic?

Yes — the 1.5 CRDi (116 PS/250 Nm) offers a 6-speed automatic alongside the 6-speed manual. The turbo petrol gets a 7-speed automatic. A diesel AT in a sub-4m SUV is nearly unique to the Syros and the Venue-class Hyundais.

How many variants does the Syros have and where should I start looking?

Seventeen, from ₹8.42 lakh to ₹15.82 lakh. The mid-band around ₹11-13 lakh is where the equipment-to-price balance is best, in either engine.

What is the Kia Syros boot capacity?

465 litres — unusually large for a sub-4-metre SUV, and bigger than the Citroen Basalt X's 470L rival figure is on a car 357 mm longer.

Petrol or diesel Syros for city driving?

City-only, take the 1.0 turbo petrol (120 PS/172 Nm) — it is cheaper to buy and the 7-speed AT suits traffic. The diesel only earns its premium above roughly 1,500-2,000 km/month (indicative).

Which colours can I get the Syros in?

Eight: Magma Red, Imperial Blue, Gravity Gray, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pewter Olive, Frost Blue and Ivory Silver Gloss.