Overview
A good personality SUV KIA Sportage now comes with a new Sportage BLACK EDITION. KIA Sportage is an absolutely great performance SUV. This is a car that actually started a crossover competition in Pakistan. since its launch in Pakistan, it has earned great value from customers. It is available in two variants AWD and FWD.
The vehicle has risen the amount of sales day by day. Even the tough time in the automotive industry did not affect the sale as much as other crossovers SUVs face. Besides the non-stable prices of vehicles in Pakistan this is still a short-listed customer choice.
There are some social media rumors that Kia Pakistan will launch Sportage BLACK EDITION. However, this news is not confirmed by any official statement of KIA.
KIA Sportage Global Market
In the international market, Kia Sportage’s 4th generation replaced by the 5th generation in June 2021. But Pakistan still has the 4th generation. But it seems the 4th generation journey is completing soon. SPORTAGE BLACK EDITION was introduced in the global market when the company decided to replace the 4th generation with the 5th. But it is not confirmed what will happen with the Pakistan model. The Black Edition was launched in Europe as JBL Black Edition. You must be curious that what does the mean of JBL Black Edition. It was related to the offer of 8 JBL speaker sound systems and a front central speaker + subwoofer. Moreover, the European model gifted JBL Bluetooth speakers to its customers.
Sportage Black Edition Exterior Expectation
The exterior highlights are very aesthetic and will show up the best work of the engineers. It will include with blacked-out front grill, a dark accent for the headlight, black side view mirrors to enhance the beauty of the front side, black outdoor handles, black roof rails, and black alloy wheels. The European model was offered with 17’’ alloy wheels. Might be 19’’ for Pakistan but not confirmed. In short BLACK EDITION exterior will complete a look of black shades of Sportage.
Although it’s a BLACK EDITION it will not be restricted to black exterior only. But you will have some more color options like a White exterior body.
Interior
We will share the most probable design of the interior come in Sportage BLACK EDITION for Pakistan. it’s a Black Edition so expectedly it will come with a black headliner, black door panels, and black seats, and we can hope highly to see premium audio in the JBL shape. Meanwhile, we are not expecting some technical changes to the interior.
The launch of the new edition will make Sportage 4 variant for Pakistan. It will be a top-of-the-line variant of Sportage AWD, Sportage FWD, and Sportage Alpha. Possibly it will come with AWD.
Expected Safety Features
However, we have no confirmation regarding BLACK EDITION. But as per the spreading rumors, KIA will offer ADAS (active safety features) safety equipment in Sportage BLACK EDITION. If it works in real the new edition will have a collision warning system with auto braking and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.
There is hope for side curtain airbags in BLACK EDITION on top priority and KIA will make it a subjective part of the lineup.
Expected Price
The price of Sportage’s current models is unexpectedly increasing. However, the overall vehicle prices are not stable in Pakistan and change typically as a trend. Most probably the Sportage BLACK EDITION price will cross Rs 9 million. Meanwhile, the current price of Sportage AWD is Rs.8,570,000/-.
Conclusion
The confirmation of launching and arrival at the dealership will be confirmed in the coming weeks. We have shared much-expected information regarding the model to keep you up to date about the latest comes in the market. We will share much more about the SUV if the news confirms by authentic source.
