2026 Kia Syros Gets New Variants; Entry-Level Diesel-Automatic Now Cheaper By Rs. 2.48 Lakh

2026 Syros Diesel-Automatic Now More Affordable

One of the most significant changes in the 2026 Syros lineup is the improved accessibility of the diesel-automatic powertrain. Kia now offer the diesel-automatic option from the HTK Plus variant onwards, with prices starting at Rs. 12.73 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes the entry point for a Syros diesel-automatic Rs. 2.48 lakh more affordable than before.

This move addresses a key gap in the previous lineup, where buyers had to opt for higher variants to get the convenience of an automatic gearbox with the diesel engine.

Turbo Petrol-Manual Now Cheaper

Kia have also reduced the entry price of the turbo petrol-manual variants. The base petrol-manual Syros now starts at Rs. 8.39 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs. 27,000 more affordable than earlier. This revision improves the Syros’ value proposition, especially for buyers looking for an entry-level turbo petrol SUV.

New Variants Added To Lineup

As part of the 2026 update, Kia have introduced the following new trims:

• HTE
• HTE(O)
• HTK+(O)
• HTX(O)

These additions expand the range of options available to buyers and help bridge gaps between existing variants.

Here are the variant-wise prices of the 2026 Syros:

• Compared to the turbo-petrol manual variants, Kia are charging a premium of Rs. 1.2 lakh for the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) 
• The 2026 Syros turbo petrol-manual’s base variant is now Rs. 27,000 more affordable than before whereas the turbo petrol-automatic’s top variant is now cheaper by Rs. 29,000
• The Syros diesel-manual base model is now priced under the Rs. 10 lakh barrier, making it Rs. 14,000 more affordable than before
• The Syros diesel-automatic’s entry-level variant is now a whopping Rs. 2.48 lakh cheaper than before while the top model is now more affordable by Rs. 14,000

Other Updates

Apart from the variant reshuffle, the MY26 Syros also gets:

• Updated front and rear design elements
• New 17-inch alloy wheel design on higher variants
• Additional colour options

With the MY26 update, Kia have taken a more value-focused approach by addressing key gaps in the Syros lineup. Most notably, the 2026 Kia Syros no longer offers ADAS in any of its variants.

The significantly lower entry price for the diesel-automatic variant is a notable improvement, as it opens up this powertrain to a wider audience. Similarly, the reduction in the base petrol price strengthens the Syros’ positioning in the competitive B2-segment.

Overall, the revised variant strategy makes the Syros a more accessible and well-rounded offering without major mechanical changes.

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