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Kia Syros review: what owners and experts say
Based on 139 statements from 9 owner and expert reviews · Updated
The Kia Syros costs ₹8.41 lakh to ₹15.81 lakh ex-showroom in India across 17 variants, sold with diesel and petrol powertrains. Reviewers are most positive about its rear seat space, front seat space and boot space, and most critical of its cabin refinement, ride comfort and braking. Here is the full picture, with the actual words reviewers used.
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹8.41 lakh to ₹15.81 lakh
- Variants
- 17
- Fuel
- Diesel, Petrol
- Seating
- 5
Kia Syros price and engine options in India
Ex-showroom prices run from ₹8.41 lakh to ₹15.81 lakh. On-road prices depend on your city, so check them before you commit.
| Fuel | Gearbox | Engine | Power / torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | Manual (6 Speed) | 1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 cc | 114bhp@4000rpm / 250Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Petrol | Manual (6 Speed) | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi, 998 cc | 118bhp@6000rpm / 172Nm@1500-4000rpm |
| Diesel | Automatic (6 Speed) | D1.5 CRDi VGT, 1493 cc | 114bhp@4000rpm / 250Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Petrol | Automatic (7 Speed) | Smartstream G1.0T-GDi, 998 cc | 118bhp@6000rpm / 172Nm@1500-4000rpm |
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What owners and experts like about the Kia Syros
Rear seat space
Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews
“I expected that when this Venue launched, maybe it would use the same platform as the Syros, which has a bigger wheelbase -- but it's not that platform; this car still doesn't extract as much space as the Syros does”
Front seat space
Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews
“despite the panoramic sunroof there is no dearth of headroom — it's a nice tall boy design so overall sense of space is really nice and airy”
Boot space
Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews
“the Syros also trumps every single compact SUV... with a 465L boot once the seats are pushed all the way ahead... you can also fold down the rear seats for added room”
Fit & finish
Generally positivebased on 9 reviews
“even the doors are really nice, quality levels are very high, you have these soft touch padding for the armrest and on the door seal as well... the door handles again are very high quality”
Where the Kia Syros falls short
Not every point below is a serious flaw. Some are mixed opinions where reviewers disagreed, and the label says which.
Cabin refinement
Strongly negativebased on 6 reviews
“once you get up to 100, 110, triple digit speeds on the highways there is a fair amount of wind buffeting... you hear the wind noise inside the cabin, and that is only enhanced if you open the blind for the panoramic sunroof”
Ride comfort
Generally negativebased on 5 reviews
“over a bad patch of road, this has that underlying firmness that we know. If you want a really supple ride, and if your driving is a lot on bad roads, then this might not be the best”
Braking
Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews
Handling
Mixed reviewsbased on 9 reviews
“the steering, it feels a bit heavy at lower speeds... it has a lot of slack in the center position, somehow”
Dashboard layout
Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews
“ergonomically the screen placement is not the best — the 5-inch screen sort of hides behind your hand and the steering wheel, so visibility-wise you sort of have to move around a bit”
Kia Syros ratings by area
Every area where we have at least two reviews, with the overall verdict.
Cabin space and comfort
- Rear seat space6 reviewsStrongly positive
- Front seat space5 reviewsStrongly positive
- Boot space6 reviewsStrongly positive
- Seat comfort4 reviewsGenerally positive
Features and technology
- Audio system4 reviewsGenerally positive
- Touchscreen responsiveness4 reviewsGenerally positive
- Connected car features3 reviewsGenerally positive
- Headlight quality3 reviewsGenerally negative
Ride and handling
- Handling9 reviewsMixed reviews
- Highway stability3 reviewsGenerally negative
- Ride comfort5 reviewsGenerally negative
- Cabin refinement6 reviewsStrongly negative
Safety and build quality
- Fit & finish9 reviewsGenerally positive
- Braking5 reviewsMixed reviews
Engine and performance
- Engine refinement4 reviewsMixed reviews
- Highway overtaking4 reviewsMixed reviews
Visibility and ergonomics
- Dashboard layout5 reviewsMixed reviews
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Kia Syros FAQs
How much does the Kia Syros cost in India?
The Kia Syros costs ₹8.41 lakh to ₹15.81 lakh ex-showroom across 17 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.
Which engine and gearbox options does the Kia Syros have?
The Kia Syros is sold with diesel and petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.
What do owners like most about the Kia Syros?
Owners and experts are most positive about the Kia Syros's rear seat space, front seat space and boot space.
What are the common complaints about the Kia Syros?
The most common criticism is about the Kia Syros's cabin refinement, ride comfort and braking. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.
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