Important news from Kia Pakistan impacts those considering the Sportage L HEV. The significant global demand for this popular hybrid model has led to a temporary suspension of bookings in Pakistan.
Kia Pakistan (LMC) has announced a temporary halt to Sportage L HEV bookings. This decision stems from their current assessment of the future shipment schedule for CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits. These kits are vital for local assembly, and high global demand is affecting their availability.
What This Means for Buyers?
Prospective Sportage L HEV buyers will need to await further updates. Kia has stated that bookings will resume once they have clearer visibility on the arrival of these essential CKD kits. For customers who have already placed an order, there is positive news. Deliveries will proceed according to the month specified on your Provisional Booking Order (PBO).
Furthermore, bookings remain open for the Sportage 2.0L Alpha & 2.0L FWD models, with Kia continuing to take orders and fulfill deliveries as committed.
Further updates will be provided as soon as bookings for the Sportage L HEV resume.
Kia Sportage L – Engine & Power
The Kia Sportage L offers two engine options, including:
- Smart Stream 2.0L MPI Engine- producing 154 HP with 192 Nm of torque.
- Smart Stream 1.6T-GDI HEV (Hybrid) engine – generates a combined power of 226 HP and 350 Nm of torque.
- The Drive Mode Select (DMS) system – lets drivers choose between Normal, Eco, Smart, and Sport modes.
- Shift by Wire (SBW) system provides a premium feel during gear changes.
Safety Features
- 6 airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Prefill or Partial Braking
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Guidelines
- Parking Sensors (Front, Rear & Side)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW):
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
What do you think about the recent move regarding suspension of Kia Sportage L HEV? Tell us in the comments section.
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