Kia (000270.KS) on the 27th launched Black Edition trims and updated model-year versions of its flagship recreational vehicles, the Sportage, Sorento and Carnival.
The Black Edition is a special trim built on Kia's top-tier Signature trim, adding exclusive design elements and digital content.
Kia said the new Black Edition adds the premium feel and strong presence characteristic of the color black, broadening customer choice and further strengthening the competitiveness of its RV lineup.
For the exterior of the Sportage, Sorento and Carnival, Kia used dark metal and glossy black materials and fitted new exclusive wheels.
The interiors are based on black, with headrest emblems and black suede headliners.
Kia is also offering a display theme exclusive to the Black Edition free of charge through the Kia Connect Store.
Kia simultaneously launched The 2027 Sportage, The 2027 Sorento and The 2027 Carnival, model-year updates with improved feature packages.
The 2027 Sportage comes standard across all trims with a 12.3-inch navigation system, highway driving assist and navigation-based smart cruise control.
The 2027 Sorento adds 100-watt USB Type-C ports on the front console and the sides of the seatbacks.
The 2027 Carnival makes LED rear combination lamps standard on all trims and adds 100-watt USB Type-C ports in the first, second and third rows.
"The Sportage, Sorento and Carnival are core Kia models that represent the domestic RV market," a Kia official said. "Through the Black Edition, which reflects customers' diverse lifestyles and tastes, and model-year updates with enhanced features, we will solidify our leadership in the RV market."
