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On the 27th, Kia launched its new 'Black Edition' models and facelifted versions under the name 'The 2027' lineup for the Sportage, Sorento, and Carnival, and began sales. The Black Edition is a special trim based on the top-tier 'Signature' trim of each model. The interior features black suede headlining and headrest emblems, while Kia Connect Store offers exclusive display themes for free. The exterior combines dark metal and glossy black materials with newly designed wheels to deliver a distinctive design.
The facelifted models released alongside the Black Edition incorporate expanded specifications favored by consumers. The 2027 Sportage comes standard with 12.3-inch navigation, highway driving assist, and navigation-based smart cruise control across all trims. The Noblesse trim now includes rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, electronic child locks, and power seats for the front passenger as standard features. The 2027 Sorento adds 100W Type-C USB ports to the first-row console and side of the seatbacks, while equipping HYBE-led Signature and X-Line trims with 19-inch wheels as standard. The 2027 Carnival applies LED rear combination lamps and 100W Type-C USB ports for all seats across all trims as standard equipment.

Sales prices by trim are as follows: For the Sportage, the 1.6 gasoline turbo ranges from 29.44 million won to 36.22 million won, and the HYBE-led version from 34.36 million won to 41.03 million won; the Black Edition is priced at 35.87 million won for the gasoline model and 40.68 million won for the HYBE-led version. For the Sorento, the 2.5 gasoline turbo ranges from 36.41 million won to 43.41 million won, and the HYBE-led version from 39.63 million won to 46.70 million won; the Black Edition is priced at 44.41 million won for the gasoline model and 48.95 million won for the HYBE-led 2WD version. For the nine-passenger Carnival, the 3.5 gasoline model ranges from 36.86 million won to 45.32 million won, and the HYBE-led version from 41.41 million won to 49.87 million won; the Black Edition is priced at 45.92 million won for the gasoline model and 50.47 million won for the HYBE-led version.

To coincide with the launch, Kia will release music tracks and videos in collaboration with K-pop artist 'Hats to Hats' on September 9, and plans to host a pop-up event from September 10 to 13 at Seoul's Seongsu-dong Kia Unplugged Ground.
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