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Kia Tasman ‘Correction Kit’ revealed to fix ute’s controversial design
An Australian design studio has released renderings of a ‘Correction Kit’ as an antidote to the Kia Tasman’s controversial looks.
22 Days Ago
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James Wong
Kia Tasman sales a 'disappointment' says global exec, design and powertrain 'counter measures' in the pipeline
Kia's senior vice president says the company is "not satisfied" with the Tasman ute's performance in Australia and abroad, with updates on the way.
1 Month Ago
James Wong
Kia pours cold water on Tasman-based Ford Everest rival
While an off-road SUV based on the Tasman "could be an option", Kia's global VP says the brand is focusing on "what we can do better" rather than expanding the lineup.
1 Month Ago
James Wong
Kia Tasman prices slashed by up to $13,000
Kia's polarising Tasman ute has had its pricing slashed, with the flagship X-Pro receiving the largest cut of all and now costing $64,990 drive-away.
1 Month Ago
Max Davies
Kia denies rumours of an early Tasman facelift, but price cuts are possible for slow-selling ute
Kia won't be rushed into redesigning its controversial Tasman ute, but it's committed to turning around the model's sales fortunes.
2 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
More than 11,500 examples of nine Kia models – including the Tasman ute – have been recalled due to potentially faulty instrument clusters.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Almost 80 per cent of cars tested in the real world overstate their fuel economy
Most new cars can’t match their official fuel consumption claims on the road, where some use up to 25 per cent more.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Tasman drive-away deals extended amid ongoing slow sales
Drive-away deals on Kia’s slow-selling Tasman have been extended for February on both cab/chassis and pickup body styles.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia stands by slow-selling Tasman ute: "We've got to make it work"
Kia Australia's CEO says the Tasman dual-cab ute needs to be a success one way or another, despite a "slow start" compared to the sales leaders.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Tasman PHEV: Calls for BYD Shark rival to be fast-tracked due to customer demand
Early customer feedback shows a plug-in hybrid Kia Tasman is high on the wish list, which could prioritise development of a BYD Shark 6 rival.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia concedes Tasman ute isn't hitting "ambitious" sales projections
The new Kia Tasman is well away from achieving its goal of 20,000 annual sales, and the brand's executives say they have some work to do.
7 Months Ago
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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
10 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.
11 Months Ago