8 Days AgoElectric Kia Tasman still on the cardsThe Kia Tasman may be launching with turbo-diesel power, but the carmaker has reiterated an electric version "is coming". Jordan Mulach
1 Month AgoKia isn’t sure about PHEV utesKia's Tasman could receive battery power during its lifecycle, but the company has cast doubt on whether it'll launch a plug-in hybrid.William Stopford
1 Month AgoKia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in AustraliaThe Kia Tasman won't require AdBlue in Australia as local-market vehicles are designed to meet less stringent emissions standards.William Stopford
1 Month AgoKia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firmsKia says local engineering companies have already approached it about making a more offroad-ready version of the Tasman ute.William Stopford
1 Month AgoPodcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.James Wong
1 Month AgoWhy Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more gruntKia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.William Stopford
1 Month AgoHere's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cabKia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.James Wong
1 Month AgoKia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?William Stopford
1 Month AgoKia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yetKia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.William Stopford
1 Month AgoKia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?If Kia builds a Tasman-based SUV to take on the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X, its local arm wants to bring it here.William Stopford
2 Months AgoKia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in AustraliaKia will offer a wide range of Tasman variants by the end of 2025, including dual-cab pickup and both two-door and four-door cab/chassis.William Stopford
2 Months AgoWhy the Kia Tasman looks the way it doesThe Kia Tasman looks like nothing else in the ute segment, and the company says this was precisely the point.William Stopford
2 Months AgoKia eyes number two spot in Australia with the help of TasmanThe new Tasman will plug a major gap in Kia's lineup, and its projected sales could be enough for the brand to push past Ford and Mazda.William Stopford
2 Months AgoHere's how the Kia Tasman stacks up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLuxKia has revealed its challenger for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and here's how its engine and dimensions compare.Max Davies
2 Months AgoKia Tasman hybrid looking more likely than a V6Kia will launch its Tasman with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder, but other powertrains may come later including a plug-in hybrid.William Stopford
2 Months Ago2025 Kia Tasman revealed: Everything you need to know about the new HiLux, Ranger rivalThe body-on-frame Kia Tasman ute is coming to Australia with a 154kW/441Nm turbo-diesel four, rear leaf springs, and 3500kg of braked towing capacity.William Stopford
