“Kia Motors Denies Rumors of Price Cut for Sportage L 2.0 AWD Variant”

ISLAMABAD:The Pakistani automotive market was recently shaken by news that **Kia Motors** had slashed the price of its **Sportage L 2.0 AWD variant** by a whopping **PKR 1 million**. This information spread rapidly on social media, circulating with what appeared to be an official notification. However, **Kia Pakistan** has now issued a clarification, revealing the truth behind the rumors.

The speculation began following the launch of the **2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid**, which made a significant impact in the **SUV segment**. With the **Tucson Hybrid Smart variant** priced at **PKR 11.1 million** and the **Signature variant** priced at **PKR 11.99 million**, it became apparent that Hyundai’s pricing strategy was considerably lower than that of Kia’s hybrid and non-hybrid Sportage models. This led to rumors that Kia would also reduce the prices of its flagship **Sportage SUV** to remain competitive in the market.

However, **Kia Pakistan** swiftly responded to the circulating price list, clearly labeling it as **”fake”**. In an official statement, the company urged the public not to believe or spread such misinformation and reiterated that there had been no official announcement regarding any price reduction.

**Sportage L vs. Tucson Hybrid: Price Comparison**

**Sportage L Prices**:
– **Sportage L Alpha** – PKR 9,499,000
– **Sportage L 2.0 AWD** – PKR 11,825,000
– **Sportage L HEV** – PKR 12,850,000

**Tucson Hybrid 2025 Prices**:
– **Tucson Hybrid Smart** – PKR 11,099,000
– **Tucson Hybrid Signature** – PKR 11,999,000

While the idea of a significant price cut seems attractive, especially in the current volatile automotive market, it is always essential to verify such claims through official sources. As of now, Kia has not made any changes to the price of its Sportage L, and the document that went viral was simply a **rumor**.

Kia’s clarification comes as a reminder to consumers to cross-check such information before making assumptions, particularly in the highly competitive SUV market.