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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.
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
SL
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Utility
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
154kW / 441Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 470Nm
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974km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
10 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
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 Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Voice Activating System
—
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
—
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
—
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Telematics
—
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Power Outlet 12V
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Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 60
Screen Size (in): 9.00
Traffic Info: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 203
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2151
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Engine (cc): 2442
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 4n16
Engine (L): 2.4
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 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: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
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): 9.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator
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Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
Maximum Speed (mph): 115
Performance
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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): 204
Maximum Power (kW): 150
Maximum Torque (Nm): 470
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 974
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 605
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 37
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.7
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 With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
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
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
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): 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
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Trailer Towing Preparation
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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
Platform Code: F Alpha
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Step
Step Location: Side
Step
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
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): 12700
Front Overhang (in): 35.0
Front Overhang (mm): 890
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.0
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 228
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.7
Overall Height (in): 70.7
Overall Height (mm): 1795
Overall Length (in): 209.4
Overall Length (mm): 5320
Overall Width (in): 73.4
Overall Width (mm): 1865
Rear Overhang (in): 51.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 1300
Rear Track (in): 61.6
Rear Track (mm): 1565
Wheelbase (in): 123.2
Wheelbase (mm): 3130
Ramp Angles
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Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 30.4
Departure Angle: 22.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Height (in): 20.7
Height (mm): 525
Length (in): 61.2
Length (mm): 1555
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.7
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1135
Width (in): 60.8
Width (mm): 1545
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
Rear Height (in): 18.7
Rear Height (mm): 474
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Rear Width (in): 56.4
Rear Width (mm): 1432
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: Complex Surface
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Mica
Paint
External Colour: Gray
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: 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
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: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear Side Windows
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Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
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): 1580
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3483
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 Train Weight (kg): 6250
Gross Train Weight (lb): 13779
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3190
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7033
Payload Allowance (kg): 1064
Payload Allowance (lb): 2346
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2126
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4687
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2040
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4497
Tare Weight (kg): 2071
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
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
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 5
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
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: 2
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Includes Display: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Knee Airbags
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Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
—
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
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20251201
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 74.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2024
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Triton Gls Double Cab
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: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
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
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
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: 1
Rear Outlet: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
Brakes
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Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Cargo Area
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Tray/Tub
Type: Straight Side
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Service
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Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
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