KIA Pakistan Launching Sportage Black Edition

02 May 2023

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KIA Pakistan Launching Sportage Black Edition

KIA Pakistan launched the 4th generation Sportage in August 2019, which was relevant with respect to global offerings. However, the model is now obsolete and discontinued. Internationally, the model was replaced by a 5th generation in June 2021. Nonetheless, Sportage still garners a lot of attention in Pakistan since its launch and remains one of the shortlisted choices in the country.

Limited Edition BLACK EDITION Model

Unconfirmed and unofficial reports suggest that KIA Pakistan will launch a limited edition BLACK EDITION model, which will be the top-of-the-line version and possibly offered with AWD. This will be the 4th variant in addition to the existing AWD, FWD, and Alpha lineup. The BLACK EDITION was also offered in Europe for the 4th generation during the end of its lifecycle. It was called JBL BLACK EDITION, as it was available with a premium JBL 8-speaker sound system, including a front center speaker and subwoofer. It is unclear whether the Pakistani version will be called BLACK EDITION or JBL BLACK EDITION. If it is just BLACK, we can assume there will be no JBL sound system. European customers for JBL Black Edition were also gifted JBL Bluetooth speakers.

Aesthetics and Interior

The limited edition BLACK EDITION model is expected to have mostly aesthetic changes, such as a blacked-out front grill, dark accents for the headlights, black side view mirrors, blacked-out door handles, black roof rails, and black alloy wheels. The front and rear bumper skid plate, valance, and KIA logos will also be blacked out. There might also be a slightly changed rear bumper and a black-colored spaced-out SPORTAGE spelled emblem across the rear hatch. On the interior, there will be a black color theme with a black headliner, black door panels, black seats, and possibly a premium audio system like JBL. No other technical changes or features are expected on the interior.

Safety Features

There is a strong rumor that KIA Pakistan might add ADAS (active safety features) safety equipment to the BLACK EDITION, but there is no confirmation yet. If it becomes a reality, there will be a front collision warning system with auto braking and pedestrian detection, Lane keeps assist, Blind spot monitoring, and possibly adaptive cruise control. It is hoped that KIA Pakistan will also introduce side and curtain airbags systems on priority and offer them across the model lineup.

Price and Availability

The new version is expected to arrive at dealers within a week's time. It is expected that the BLACK EDITION will be priced over 9 Million, while the current AWD is priced at 8,570,000/-. The arrival of BLACK EDITION will give the old discontinued global model a little more life in Pakistan, especially when the auto industry is going through rough times.

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