Kia Lucky Motor Corp. (KLMC) has finally launched a new variant of its popular Sportage SUV in Pakistan. Dubbed ‘Black Limited Edition’ by the company, it is the new range-topping variant in the Sportage lineup.
The company held an exclusive unveiling for its customers and industry analysts on Sunday evening in major cities across Pakistan. There, the company discussed the “upgrades” that people get with the new Sportage variant.
As per the details shared by the company, the ‘Black Edition’ is merely an appearance package. Also, the Black Edition is only available with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) powertrain configuration. Here’s what’s new in the new variant:
- Gloss black front grille
- 19″ gloss black alloy rims
- Gloss black rear scuff-plate
- Dark-Satin mouldings
- Darkened Kia, Sportage, and AWD emblems
- All-black leather-wrapped interior
The main features and performance figures of the new variant are the same as the standard Sportage. According to the company, this variant will have a limited production run of up to one year.
While the new variant certainly looks great, it is priced a bit too high compared to some of its rivals. Kia has priced the Sportage Black Edition at a jaw-dropping Rs. 9.05 million.
Compared to it, SUVs like MG HS and Hyundai Tucson seem like a much better value for money. Although, given Sportage’s general popularity, the Black Edition might just turn out to be a big hit.
You have mentioned the Eye Candy.
More importantly, what are the lifesaving Safety features?
Does it have anti skid, stability control, pre emptive proximity braking/warning etc?
How about convenience features such as auto headlight On/Off, auto rain sensing wipers and so forth.
All of these are pretty much standard nowadays……..except in Pakistani models.
I don’t like the black edition, looks cheap and Chinese b grade type vehicle. I would rather go for Tucson although its also not value to money.
just few cosmetic changes to an internationally discontinued model. When are we getting a new model?
What a rip off, Kia surely understands the dumb Pakistani buyers, launching a variant which is 4 years old than other countries variants. No parking sensors or blind spots caution alarms. Wake up Kia Pakistan
Have it’s Crouse control?