Then let’s be real, Maruti still has some catching up to do. Hyundai and Kia are still ahead in perceived quality, but the Fronx is better than before.

It depends on what you value, I think. If you want lots of features and a techy feel, go Korean. The Fronx works great if you like simplicity and ease of use.

It’s definitely more luxurious Carnival. Those captain seats make a huge difference in comfort and convenience, and those power sliding doors as well.

Innova still wins for me. The Innova might not have some of the fancier features of the Carnival, but when it comes to ride quality on Indian roads the Carnival has no competition.

Luxury Carnival, practicality Innova. The more luxuriously you want to be chauffeur driven, the more the Carnival. Innova is better for a family car.

The Carnival feels more premium, but the Innova is what you get for reliability. That comes down to whether you care more about features or peace of mind.

I've driven them both and the Carnival definitely seems a far more upmarket coach. However, the Innova’s very simple was its siren song. It's built to last.

On paper, Carnival wins, but in the real world, Innova wins. Carnival can be a hassle, size wise, in city traffic and parking.

Rear seats on the Carnival are more comfortable for passengers. As a driver though I prefer the Innova’s handling.

But let’s not forget the Sonet still exists, which can be had for a good deal less money. That said, if priced too close to the Sonet, it will be tough to sell. Kia has to be really careful with its positioning here.

The real question is how much cargo space you do actually gain. But if it’s a few centimeters, then it doesn’t make sense to spend the additional complexity and cost.

I expect a price war – watch this space. To make this work, and to maintain profit margins, Kia will need to adjust prices through the range. That might be good news for us buyers!

I actually dig the boxy look! After seeing too many cars try to be swoopy and aerodynamic, it's refreshing to see a car that remains utterly unapologetic in all its rounded glory. That shape has plus points, though: With more headroom and a roomier feel inside.

Nah, it's too much. It looks like a Rubik's cube had a baby with a delivery van. It’s all practicality but surely there has to be a way to have a roomy interior without the look of a rolling shoebox.

It's growing on me, honestly. First I thought it was ugly, but then the more I see it, the more I enjoy the boldness. In other words it's the Kia Soul's bigger, more practical cousin.

I think it's suited for the Indian market. As much as we love our space in it, this design screams practicality. It's not the prettiest thing on the road, who cares as long as it can swallow all your luggage?

That’s definitely polarizing, but perhaps that could be a good thing. Amid a sea of samey looking crossovers, the Syros is a breath of fresh air. Buyers will want something different and won’t be afraid to attract attention, good or bad.

Its aerodynamics worry me. Now, surely that boxy shape is not fuel efficient, right? In terms of eco friendliness, it seems to be a step backward.

Come on, we plucked it from hell. But you know what? As hell practical, I bet it will sell like hotcakes. In the budget segment sometimes function trumps form. **QUESTION: Will the Kia Syros steal sales from Sonet or Seltos? QUESTION_DETAIL: The automotive community has quizzed Kia's decision to position the Syros between the Sonet and Seltos. This has created discussions of market cannibalization between Kia's own lineup. The Syros is, as with all of us, a Chris, Sam, Danya hybrid but in a super boxy form that feels like it occupies a slightly different niche than its siblings. This positioning strategy causes people to discuss Kia's product differentiation and market segmentation strategy. Will the Syros capture new buyers for the brand or simply move sales from existing Kia models? It is extended to the pricing strategy, the feature set to include in each model and the target demographics of each model. The Indian automotive industry, meanwhile, nervously watches as consumers make their choices, and how this three way dynamic plays out in competition for the Indian car market.

I believe the new entrants will definitely eat into Sonet sales. More space and features for similar money, it seems to be the Syros. So why would any one ever go for the Sonet over this?