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.
11 Months Ago
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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.
11 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Kia Tasman conquers Beer O'clock Hill
The Korean brand's first ute is the latest new dual-cab to successfully scale the notorious off-road hillclimb in Queensland.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman accessories: Canopies, tonneaus and more priced for Australia
Pricing for most of the planned Kia Tasman accessories has been published, including canopies, tonneau covers, side steps and more.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Tasman cab/chassis pricing revealed
Pricing for the first Kia Tasman cab/chassis ute has been posted online ahead of the Korean brand's official announcement.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman drive-away pricing detailed
The Kia Tasman undercuts key rivals in entry-level guise, but as a flagship X-Pro it's rubbing shoulders with popular Ranger and HiLux variants.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman ARB accessories previewed, including bullbars, canopies and more
Australian 4x4 accessories firm ARB has hinted at the tough makeover options it will offer owners of Kia's first ute.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Tougher Kia Tasman Weekender concept ute could preview future update
Kia's local product boss says the viral Tasman concept shown at the Seoul motor show isn't scheduled for production – for now.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
2025 Kia Tasman to get split safety rating
Kia's first dual-cab ute is aiming for a five-star ANCAP safety result, though the high-end off-road models are likely to go unrated.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia still mulling hybrid, EV power for Tasman ute
The Kia Tasman will be exclusively offered with diesel power in Australia from launch, though hybrid and EV options should also be on the way.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute
Australian orders for the Kia Tasman are now open, and the all-new dual-cab ute is going head-on with the Ford Ranger on price.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Kia’s electric ute could outsell Tasman
The Kia Tasman is set to rattle some popular turbo-diesel utes, but the brand's electric pickup is expected to sell in greater numbers.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Beefy new Kia Tasman concept previews hardcore off-road gear
Kia has revealed a tough new concept version of its upcoming Tasman ute, going the full nine yards with some serious off-road equipment.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman spotted tow-testing against Ford Ranger
The Kia Tasman is gearing up to launch in the next few months, and the dual-cab ute is still being tested on local roads.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Is the Kia Tasman more attractive as a police car?
Few have accused the Kia Tasman of being a beautiful ute, but has a police-inspired makeover improved its looks?
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Is Kia already trying to fix the Tasman's design?
Kia has said customers are warming to the Tasman's design, but that hasn't stopped it testing a ute with a significant design tweak.
1 Year Ago