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Ben Zachariah
2026 Kia Tasman X-Pro review: Long-term conclusion
The Kia Tasman caused quite a stir when it arrived on the scene, but what's it like to really live with? We spent several months with one to find out.
14 Days Ago
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2026 Kia Tasman - S
2.2L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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2026 MG U9 - Explore
2.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
Explore
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Utility
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
154kW / 441Nm
Power and torque
160kW / 520Nm
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1013km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
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Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Transmission: yes
Driver Modes
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
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Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
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Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Telematics
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USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
USB Charging Port
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Trailer Assist
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Trailer Assist
Tow Mode: yes
Power Outlet 12V
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Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Parking Assistance
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Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 184
CO2 Level (Combined): 208
CO2 Level (Urban): 250
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 2151
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
ICE Testing Type: ICE
WLTP Emissions
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
Maximum Speed (mph): 115
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 209
Maximum Power (kW): 154
Maximum Torque (Nm): 441
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 218
Maximum Power (kW): 160
Maximum Torque (Nm): 520
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1013
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 629
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.9
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Type: Electric
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Utility
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Step
Step Location: Side
Step
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Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 231
Overall Height (in): 73.6
Overall Height (mm): 1870
Overall Length (in): 213.0
Overall Length (mm): 5410
Overall Width (in): 76.0
Overall Width (mm): 1930
Wheelbase (in): 128.7
Wheelbase (mm): 3270
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13300
Front Overhang (in): 37.5
Front Overhang (mm): 953
Front Track (in): 66.3
Front Track (mm): 1685
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 220
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.6
Overall Height (in): 73.8
Overall Height (mm): 1874
Overall Length (in): 216.5
Overall Length (mm): 5500
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 80.5
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2045
Overall Width (in): 78.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 89.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2265
Overall Width (mm): 1997
Rear Overhang (in): 49.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 1247
Rear Track (in): 66.3
Rear Track (mm): 1685
Wheelbase (in): 129.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3300
Ramp Angles
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Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 29.0
Departure Angle: 25.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Length (in): 61.5
Length (mm): 1561
Loading Floor Height (in): 21.1
Loading Floor Height (mm): 535
Standard Measurement: VDA
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48.4
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1230
Width (in): 59.1
Width (mm): 1500
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Cargo Doors
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Cargo Doors
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Mica
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear Side Windows
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Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1195
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2635
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3320
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7319
Payload Allowance (kg): 870
Payload Allowance (lb): 1918
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2450
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5401
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2100
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4630
Tare Weight (kg): 2391
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of Airbags: 5
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous Drive
Lane Changing: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
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Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
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Side Airbag
Location: Front
Third Row Seat Belts
—
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20240701
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 84.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20301201
ANCAP Rating Year: 2024
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 85.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Mgu9 Explore
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Brakes
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Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
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