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Derek Fung
Redesigned Kia Tasman appears on official company website
Two Tasman military renderings have appeared on the Kia Special Vehicle website sporting more conventional designs.
4 Months Ago
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Derek Fung
Kia Telluride: Next-gen three-row SUV teased in the US
The Kia Telluride, a sibling of the Hyundai Palisade, will make its debut next month, but an Australian launch seems unlikely.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Slow Tasman sales are not a concern, says Kia
Sales targets for the Korean brand’s first ute look set to be missed, but Kia says the Tasman will hit its stride once the full lineup lands.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento hybrid expansion won’t spell diesel SUV doomsday
The Korean brand says its recent expansion of hybrid offerings won't come at the expense of diesel SUV models in its local lineup.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Tasman X-Line ute gets $3000 discount plus extra gear amid soft sales
Discounts and added equipment for the Kia Tasman X-Line come amid slow sales for some variants of the Korean brand's first dual-cab ute.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups expand with cheaper entry-level grades
Kia has expanded its Sorento Hybrid and PHEV lineups, bringing a $14,000 lower starting price and almost double the number of variants.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
How Toyota, Ford and Kia got their start in Australia, and where they are now
Ever wondered how your favourite auto brands started life Down Under? Wonder no more: here's an Australian automotive then versus now.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 Kia PV5: Futuristic electric van locked in for Australia
Kia's first electric van has been confirmed for Australia next year, and the PV5 Cargo could be joined by people mover and ute versions.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia K4 Hybrid coming in 2026
The Kia K4 Hatch is headed for Europe with a range of turbo and mild-hybrid engines, but a "full hybrid" is slated for 2026.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Australia hits million sales milestone with Tasman ute
A Queensland couple has taken delivery of the one millionth Kia sold in Australia – and it just so happens to be a Tasman dual-cab 4x4 ute.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Kia Stonic gets major facelift, in Australia by year's end with mild-hybrid
Kia's entry-level SUV is getting a significant reskin before the end of 2025, with 48V mild-hybrid tech also confirmed for Australia.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
EV range claims from BYD, Tesla, others scrutinised in new real-world testing
The AAA is now testing how EVs perform against the range and consumption figures published by the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Kia Tasman cab/chassis pricing confirmed
Cab/chassis versions of the Kia Tasman ute will start from less than $40,000, with dual-cab variants set to arrive in showrooms this month.
7 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Kia won't rush electrified version of Tasman ute
Electrified versions of the new Kia Tasman are unlikely to arrive until 2027 at the earliest, despite the emergence of PHEV utes.
7 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Kia wants Tasman to be a top five ute in Australia
Kia expects to sell at least 20,000 Tasmans over the next 12 months, making it one of the top five most popular utes in Australia.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
7 Months Ago
