William Stopford
Kia 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.
1 Year Ago
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William Stopford
Kia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in Australia
Kia 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.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Why the Kia Tasman looks the way it does
The Kia Tasman looks like nothing else in the ute segment, and the company says this was precisely the point.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia eyes number two spot in Australia with the help of Tasman
The 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.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Here's how the Kia Tasman stacks up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux
Kia has revealed its challenger for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and here's how its engine and dimensions compare.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman hybrid looking more likely than a V6
Kia will launch its Tasman with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder, but other powertrains may come later including a plug-in hybrid.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman revealed: Everything you need to know about the new HiLux, Ranger rival
The 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.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman: Global reveal timing locked in
Mark your diaries for 6pm on October 29: the Kia Tasman is being unveiled in... Tasmania. Here's what we know so far.
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
When the 2025 Kia Tasman will finally be revealed
The world debut for Kia's long-awaited answer to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger is due to take place in Tasmania this month.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman: HiLux, Ranger rival tackles the Aussie bush as local launch nears
Kia has been testing its Tasman extensively in Australia as it gets ready to enter the high-volume ute segment here and take on the HiLux and Ranger.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman ute: Australian testing program detailed
The Kia Tasman ute's Australian development is set to be previewed to the public in a new online series, launching next week.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman ute: HiLux, Ranger rival one step closer to reveal
Kia is gearing up to launch the Tasman, but not before the new ute gets put through its paces in European summer testing.
1 Year Ago
Scott Collie
2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything we know about Ranger, HiLux rival
Wondering what's coming from Kia when its first dual-cab ute hits the Australian market? Our video dives into all the detail.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2025 Kia Tasman: First official look highlights Australian roots
Kia's teaser in the lead-up to the reveal of its Tasman ute is a specially designed camouflage wrap by local artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia ute: Tasman spied ahead of Australian launch
Kia's chunky, rugged-looking rival for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux has been spied testing ahead of a local launch next year.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia ute: Tasman name confirmed for “most Australian Kia yet”
The Kia Tasman name has been confirmed for the brand’s 2025 ute, to the surprise of no one and the disappointment of Australia's sporting greats.
2 Years Ago