Kia Pakistan Temporarily Halts Sportage L HEV Bookings Amid Soaring Global Demand

In an official announcement, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC), the assembler and distributor of Kia vehicles in Pakistan, has temporarily suspended bookings for the much-anticipated Kia Sportage L HEV. This move comes in response to a significant surge in global demand, which has impacted the availability of CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits—critical components used in the local assembly of hybrid vehicles.

Why Are Sportage L HEV Bookings on Hold?

According to Kia Pakistan, the decision is driven by uncertainty in the shipment schedule of CKD kits. These kits are essential for assembling the Kia Sportage L HEV in Pakistan, and global supply chain challenges have prompted a temporary halt in new orders.

Customers who have already placed their bookings can rest assured that their deliveries will proceed as per the timeline mentioned on their Provisional Booking Order (PBO). Kia has reiterated its commitment to honoring these schedules.

Bookings Still Open for Other Kia Sportage Variants

While the hybrid variant is currently unavailable for booking, Kia Pakistan continues to accept orders for the Sportage 2.0L Alpha and 2.0L FWD models. These variants remain unaffected and will be delivered on schedule.

Sportage L HEV – A Feature-Rich Hybrid SUV

The Kia Sportage L HEV has attracted considerable attention due to its Smartstream 1.6T-GDI Hybrid engine, which delivers a combined 226 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. In contrast, the non-hybrid 2.0L MPI variant produces 154 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque. This advanced hybrid SUV also includes cutting-edge features such as:

• Drive Mode Select (Normal, Eco, Smart, Sport)
• Shift by Wire (SBW) transmission
• Six airbags & Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
• Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• 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
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW) & Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance (PCA)

These features combine to offer a premium driving experience, high safety standards, and enhanced fuel efficiency, which explains the growing popularity of the Sportage L HEV both locally and globally.

What’s Next?

Kia Pakistan has promised timely updates regarding the resumption of bookings for the Sportage L HEV. Interested customers are advised to stay connected with official channels for announcements.

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