No way. Its strongest point is the Exter's killer pricing. If Kia price the Syros too high, they are shooting themselves in the foot.

I think it can. It also looks way more premium than the Syros and has your cool sliding seats. Those who want something more fancy than the Exter but smaller than the Seltos will buy it.

It’s not about features, it’s about brand perception. In India, they’re seen as slightly more premium than Hyundai. If the interior quality is significantly better, on the other hand, they could pull it off.

If you price the Syros too high, the Syros is doomed. You still end up with a small engine in a still sub 4 meter car. No matter how many features you cram in, there's only so much people are willing to pay for that.

I think they have different targeted buyers. The Syros is for someone making the step up from something like a Swift or i20; the Exter is for the first-time value conscious SUV buyer.

All depends on the driving experience. People may pay the premium if the Syros feels this much more refined and powerful.

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. **QUESTION: Will the Kia Syros’ design, if different from the rest, hold or be dated? QUESTION_DETAIL: Kia Syros has made a shocking reputation with its distinctive boxy outlining in the filled up compact SUV advertise. This unique styling has certainly caught peoples eyes, but it also makes one wonder how long its appeal will hold in the design sense. Others reason that a look as striking and unconventional might age quickly as automotive design fashions change. Others say it will stand the test of time like other iconic boxy cars have in the past because it looks so different from anything else. The discussion frames larger questions around automotive design philosophy based on balancing trendsetting and timelessness. Potential buyers of the Syros have the opportunity, not merely to appreciate it as it is today, but to project, years and decades ahead, the way they will feel about the looks of it — if they buy Syros today. The resolution of this question of design longevity could make a huge difference to the resale value and satisfaction of the vehicle’s long term owner.

I think it will age like fine wine. For example, take a look at the Suzuki Jimny or the old Land Rover Defender — boxy designs like those never got old. A cult classic could be made out of the Syros.

Hell no no because it will look dated in a couple of years. Now sleek and aerodynamic shapes are in car design. This look is already passé.

Functionally, it might age well, but aesthetically? I'm not so sure. It’s so different, it might even come off as something out of a weird automotive phase.

I reckon it'll hold up. It's nothing trendy — it's a purposeful look. Cars that chase the latest fad don't tend to age well, but that kind of honest design does.

It'll age U shaped. Now they look weird, in 5 years they will look dated, in 15 – 20 years they will come back as retro cool.

The overall shape will age okay, but my money is on those headlights looking stupidly dated very fast. They're too much 'right now' design.

In other words, if it's practical, it doesn't matter how it ages design wise. For years people kept buying that old WagonR, it was useful, not beautiful.

Kia is really onto something here. To make it so distinctive, they lay the groundwork for recognition for years. It’s not everyone's cup of tea, but it won’t be forgettable.

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.

Tata is definitely on a huge improvement path but it’s still no where close to Hyundai/Kia levels. Those systems are just so smooth and intuitive. Butl they're basically playing catch up and they're not there yet.

I disagree. Have you not used Curvv’s system? And the big screen is gorgeous – it’s way more responsive than older Tatas. It’s not going to have every bell and whistle but most people will find it plenty.

Hardware seems solid but software rules. Tata could become a real contender if it regularly updates and fixes bugs fast. Hyundai/Kia have always been good at improving their systems, that’s been their strength.