This Is The Most Value For Money Variant Of The Kia Syros

Kia Syros, the most practical-feautre loaded and versatile sub-compact SUV on sale in India, has recieved a tremedous response from both customers and auto experts. Anybody has experienced this in person can't stop praising the space on offer, and how feature rich this car is. So, if you too are planning to purchase it, I am here to tell you about its most value for money variant. Let's start and before that, make sure to join 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.

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Kia Syros

So, Kia Syros is available in total 5 main variants - HTK, HTK(O), HTK+, HTX, and HTX+. Then it is available with two engine options, a 1.0L T-GDi with 6-speed manual and 7-DCT (automatic), and a 1.5L CRDi diesel with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic. The base model HTK only comes with a turbo-petrol engine, not with a diesel as it starts from second HTK(O), and until the third variant HTK+, the automatic gearbox aren't unlocked.

The starting price of this sub-compact SUV is Rs 9 lakh ex-showroom and it goes up to Rs 17.80 lakh ex-showroom, and before we discuss the most-value-for money variant - let's check out what features are offered with the base variant.

HTK

• 12.3 Inch HD digital Instrument cluster
• Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
• 4 Speakers
• Streamline Door Handles
• Rear parking camera with guidelines
• Rear parking sensors
• Front parking sensors
• TPMS
• Rear ac vents
• 3 type C outlets
• All power windows
• Double D-cut steering wheel
• Rear sunshade (both windows)
• 195/65/R15 steel wheels with full cover
• Shark fin antenna
• Spoiler

For a base model this feature list is outstanding, as 12.3 Inch infotainment screen is there and parking sensors are available on both ends. So, for people who just the base model, its a lottery as you're getting almost every basic features. But, as per the features on front the most-value-for-money variant is the third one - HTK+. Now onto why I think it is:

HTK+ (Value For Money King)

In the HTK+ variant, you get a panoramic sunroof, 16-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels, foldable mirrors, roof rails, and cloud blue dual-tone interiors with mint green accents. Most importantly, automatic gearbox options are available for the petrol engine starting from this variant. The ex-showroom price is:

• Turbo - petrol - 6MT - Rs 11.49 lakh - Mileage - 18.20 km/l
• Tubro - petrol - 7DCT - Rs 12.80 lakh - Mileage - 17.68 km/l
• Diesel - 6MT - Rs 11 lakh - Mileage - 20.75 km/l

This makes it a value-for-money king, as for just Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), you get a panoramic sunroof, 16-inch alloy wheels, and dual-tone interiors. To add more, if you opt for the 7-speed DCT gearbox, electronic parking brake with auto hold, paddle shifters, drive modes, tractional control mode, push start button, smart key, and all four-wheel disc brakes, such features are also included. So, this makes it a double bonanza on the features front.

Most importantly, the biggest advantage of the HTK+ is that Kia offers adjustable rear seats that can be both reclined and slid. The benefit of this adjustment is that the boot space can expand up to 465L. In the base and second variants, these seats remain fixed, which is why the boot space remains at 390L. For this reason alone, we at 91Wheels believe this is a blockbuster model.

At this price point, even cars above this segment like Creta, Sonet, and Grand Vitara fells dwarf and this car has the potential to eat their sales. To end, now the only reason to purchase Kia Sonet is just for its 1.2L naturally aspirated engine that offers slightly better fuel efficiency.

Features It Doesn't Get

• No ventilated seats (front/rear)
• No wireless charging pad
• Automatic climate control
• No Level 2 ADAS
• Air purifier
• 17 Inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights and tail-lights

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