Kia creates the Sportage JBL Black Edition

Launching a Black Edition is boringly unoriginal, but that’s exactly what too many manufacturers do when they need to sell some more cars. How hard would trying a different tactic be?

Anyway, the latest Black Edition comes from Kia. The Sportage JBL Black Edition – which can be ordered now – is based on the existing ‘3’ trim grade.

Kia Sportage JBL Black Edition (2021) Front Side

Phantom Black metallic paintwork is complemented by body-coloured door handles and black 17” alloy wheels. In addition, a gloss black finish has been applied to the front grille, headlight surrounds, skid plates, roof rails and the tailgate’s ‘Sportage’ lettering.

Kia Sportage JBL Black Edition (2021) Rear Side

As the ‘JBL’ part of its name suggests, a JBL audio system with an external amplifier and eight speakers (including a subwoofer and a front centre speaker) is fitted as standard. Customers also get a JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker if they sign up for a MyKia account.

Completing the upgrades versus a regular ‘3’ model are a 360° Around View Monitor and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Kia Sportage JBL Black Edition (2021) Side

The engine line-up comprises a 1.6 litre T-GDi petrol and a 1.6 litre CRDi Smartstream mild-hybrid diesel. Producing 174 bhp (130 kW / 176 PS) and 134 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS) respectively, both options are combinable with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

On-the-road prices for the Sportage JBL Black Edition are:
  • 1.6 T-GDi manual – £28,545
  • 1.6 T-GDi DCT – £29,760
  • 1.6 CRDi 48V manual – £29,130
  • 1.6 CRDi 48V DCT – £30,345
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