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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia ute: Five-star ANCAP rating a "non-negotiable" for Tasman
Kia Australia says it will sell some vehicles without five-star safety ratings, but it's aiming for its upcoming ute to offer one.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia ute: No hybrid, plug-in hybrid Tasman for now
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid utes are starting to appear in Australia, but an electrified Kia ute has yet to be confirmed.
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William Stopford
Why the 2025 Kia ute won't have a V6 engine
The Ranger and Amarok may pack available turbo-diesel sixes, but Kia's new ute won't follow suit – at least not at first.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia ute: Tasman's interior spied
More images of the Kia Tasman’s interior have appeared online, giving us a better look at the upcoming ute.
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William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman ute launching with four-cylinder power - report
Kia's new ute will reportedly debut with a turbo-diesel 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine, though other options may follow.
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