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Kia Tasman
Kia Tasman
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	TK
Production	2025 (to commence)
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Autoland Hwasung);
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	2-door regular cab; 4-door crew cab;
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Chassis	Body-on-frame
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4; Diesel:; 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi Turbo I4;
Transmission	6-speed M6VR2 manual; 8-speed A8TR1-1 automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,270 mm (128.7 in)
Length	5,410 mm (213.0 in);
Width	1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height	1,890–1,920 mm (74.4–75.6 in)

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The Kia Tasman is a mid-size pickup truck to be produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia in 2025. It is built on a body-on-frame chassis, and powered by four-cylinder petrol and turbo-diesel engines.^[2]

It was unveiled simultaneously on 29 October 2024 at the Jeddah International Motor Show, in Saudi Arabia and Hobart, Tasmania.^[3]

Etymology

The vehicle is named after the Tasman Sea, located between Australia and New Zealand. According to Kia, the name was chosen due to the importance of the Australian and New Zealand markets for the vehicle.^[4]

Overview

The Tasman will be produced in South Korea, with Australia targeted to be one of the main market for the vehicle. Kia claimed the Tasman will be "the most Australian vehicle" it has ever developed.^[5] Kia Australia claimed a major involvement in the development of the pickup truck, and targeted around 10 percent of pickup truck market share in the country once the Tasman went on sale.^[6]

The Tasman will be built on an all-new platform, and slated to compete with the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux, and will match their braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) and a payload of around 1,000 kg (2,200 lb).^[7]^[8]

The name 'Tasman' was confirmed in April 2024,^[9] before the first official appearance of the Tasman on 23 April 2024, when Kia Australia released images showing the vehicle wrapped in artistic camouflage sticker designed by local artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop.^[10]

Availability

The initial rollout will target markets including Korea, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. Notably, Kia has announced that the Tasman will not be available in the United States or Canada, at least not for the 2025 model. ^[11]

References

^ "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Korean Ranger rival spied again". CarExpert. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
^ Misoyannis, Alex (2024-03-10). "2025 Kia Tasman ute may be four-cylinder only – report". Drive. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ Evans, Dean. "Kia Tasman ute is officially here... in Saudi Arabia". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
^ Evans, Dean (2024-10-30). "Kia Tasman reveal, part 1: the world's best Kia ute is bound for NZ". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
^ Andrew, Chesterton (2024-03-02). "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Powertrains, towing, launch timing and everything else we know so far about crucial Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - Car News". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ Collie, Scott (2024-04-28). "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything we know about Ranger, HiLux rival". CarExpert. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ Robson, Tim (2023-06-07). "Ute beauty: Kia targets Ford Ranger for new commercial vehicle range". WhichCar. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "2025 Kia Tasman ute launching with four-cylinder power - report". CarExpert. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ Mulach, Jordan (2024-04-11). "2025 Kia ute: Tasman name confirmed for "most Australian Kia yet"". CarExpert. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "2025 Kia Tasman: First official look highlights Australian roots". CarExpert. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "Kia Tasman Revealed: The Game-Changer Every Truck Lover Needs to See!". Orleans Kia. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-10-31.

External links

[1] "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Korean Ranger rival spied again". CarExpert. 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-05-10.

[2] Misoyannis, Alex (2024-03-10). "2025 Kia Tasman ute may be four-cylinder only – report". Drive. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[3] Evans, Dean. "Kia Tasman ute is officially here... in Saudi Arabia". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 2024-10-29.

[4] Evans, Dean (2024-10-30). "Kia Tasman reveal, part 1: the world's best Kia ute is bound for NZ". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 2024-10-30.

[5] Andrew, Chesterton (2024-03-02). "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Powertrains, towing, launch timing and everything else we know so far about crucial Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - Car News". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[6] Collie, Scott (2024-04-28). "2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything we know about Ranger, HiLux rival". CarExpert. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[7] Robson, Tim (2023-06-07). "Ute beauty: Kia targets Ford Ranger for new commercial vehicle range". WhichCar. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[8] "2025 Kia Tasman ute launching with four-cylinder power - report". CarExpert. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[9] Mulach, Jordan (2024-04-11). "2025 Kia ute: Tasman name confirmed for "most Australian Kia yet"". CarExpert. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[10] "2025 Kia Tasman: First official look highlights Australian roots". CarExpert. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[11] "Kia Tasman Revealed: The Game-Changer Every Truck Lover Needs to See!". Orleans Kia. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2024-10-31.

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 | name = Kia Tasman
 | aka =
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 | manufacturer = [[Kia]]
 | model_code = TK<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute: Korean Ranger rival spied again |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-korean-ranger-rival-spied-again |access-date=2024-05-10 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
-| production = 2025 (upcoming)
+| production = 2025 (to commence)
 | assembly = {{ubl
   | South Korea: [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi|Hwaseong]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Autoland Hwasung|Autoland Hwasung]])
   }}
-| designer = [[Karim Habib]]
 | class = [[Mid-size pickup truck]]
 | body_style = {{ubl
-  | <!-- 2-door [[regular cab]] -->
+  | 2-door [[regular cab]]
   | 4-door [[crew cab]]
   }}
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   }}
 | chassis = [[Body-on-frame]]
-| engine = 2.2 L turbo-diesel
+| engine = {{ubl
+  |'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
-| transmission = 8 speed automatic gearbox
+  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4KR|Smartstream G2.5]]'' T-GDi I4
+  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
+  | 2.2&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream Engine#D4HF|Smartstream D2.2]]'' [[Common rail|CRDi]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] I4
+  }}
+| transmission = {{ubl
+|6-speed M6VR2 [[Manual transmission|manual]]
+|8-speed A8TR1-1 [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
+}}
 | wheelbase = {{convert|3270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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 | width = {{convert|1930|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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+| caption = 2025 Kia Tasman X-Pro
 }}
-The '''Kia Tasman''' is an mid-size [[pickup truck]] to be produced by [[South Korea|South Korean]] manufacturer [[Kia]] in 2025. It will be built on a [[body-on-frame]] chassis, and will be powered by four-cylinder [[turbo-diesel]] engine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2024-03-10 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute may be four-cylinder only – report |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-kia-tasman-four-cylinder-only-report/ |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Drive |language=en-AU}}</ref>
-It was unveiled on 29 October 2024 at the Jeddah International Motor Show, in Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Dean |date= |title=Kia Tasman ute is officially here... in Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/kia-tasman-reveal-part-1-the-world-s-best-kia-ute-is-bound-for-nz/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Driven Car Guide |language=en-nz}}</ref>
+The '''Kia Tasman''' is a [[Mid-size car|mid-size]] [[pickup truck]] to be produced by [[South Korea|South Korean]] manufacturer [[Kia]] in 2025. It is built on a [[body-on-frame]] chassis, and powered by four-cylinder petrol and [[turbo-diesel]] engines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=2024-03-10 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute may be four-cylinder only – report |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-kia-tasman-four-cylinder-only-report/ |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Drive |language=en-AU}}</ref>
+It was unveiled simultaneously on 29 October 2024 at the Jeddah International Motor Show, in [[Saudi Arabia]] and [[Hobart]], [[Tasmania]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Dean |date= |title=Kia Tasman ute is officially here... in Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/kia-tasman-reveal-part-1-the-world-s-best-kia-ute-is-bound-for-nz/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Driven Car Guide |language=en-nz}}</ref>
 == Etymology ==
-The vehicle is named after the [[Tasman Sea]], located between Australia and New Zealand. According to Kia, the name was chosen due to the importance of the Australian market for the vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inwood |first=Alex |last2=Hickey |first2=Jordan |date=2024-04-11 |title=2025 Kia Tasman: Name confirmed, engine details firm |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-officially-confirmed |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=WhichCar |language=en}}</ref>
+The vehicle is named after the [[Tasman Sea]], located between Australia and New Zealand. According to Kia, the name was chosen due to the importance of the Australian and New Zealand markets for the vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Dean |date=2024-10-30 |title=Kia Tasman reveal, part 1: the world's best Kia ute is bound for NZ |url=https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/kia-tasman-reveal-part-1-the-world-s-best-kia-ute-is-bound-for-nz/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Driven Car Guide |language=en}}</ref>
 == Overview ==
 The Tasman will be produced in South Korea, with Australia targeted to be one of the main market for the vehicle. Kia claimed the Tasman will be "the most Australian vehicle" it has ever developed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrew |first=Chesterton |date=2024-03-02 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute: Powertrains, towing, launch timing and everything else we know so far about crucial Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - Car News |url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-powertrains-towing-launch-timing-and-everything-else-we-know-so-far |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarsGuide |language=en}}</ref> Kia Australia claimed a major involvement in the development of the pickup truck, and targeted around 10 percent of pickup truck market share in the country once the Tasman went on sale.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collie |first=Scott |date=2024-04-28 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute: Everything we know about Ranger, HiLux rival |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-everything-we-know-about-ranger-hilux-rival |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
-The Tasman will be built on an all-new platform, and slated to compete with the [[Ford Ranger]], [[Isuzu D-Max]], [[Mitsubishi Triton]] and [[Toyota Hilux]], and will match their braked [[towing capacity]] of {{Convert|3500|kg|lb|-2|abbr=on}} and a [[payload]] of around {{Convert|1000|kg|lb|-2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robson |first=Tim |date=2023-06-07 |title=Ute beauty: Kia targets Ford Ranger for new commercial vehicle range |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/kia-ute-targets-ford-ranger-for-commercial-vehicle-range |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=WhichCar |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute launching with four-cylinder power - report |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-launching-with-four-cylinder-power-report |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
+The Tasman will be built on an all-new platform, and slated to compete with the [[Ford Ranger]], [[Isuzu D-Max]], [[Mitsubishi Triton]], [[Nissan Navara]] and [[Toyota Hilux]], and will match their braked [[towing capacity]] of {{Convert|3500|kg|lb|-2|abbr=on}} and a [[payload]] of around {{Convert|1000|kg|lb|-2|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robson |first=Tim |date=2023-06-07 |title=Ute beauty: Kia targets Ford Ranger for new commercial vehicle range |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/kia-ute-targets-ford-ranger-for-commercial-vehicle-range |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=WhichCar |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=2025 Kia Tasman ute launching with four-cylinder power - report |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-ute-launching-with-four-cylinder-power-report |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
-The name 'Tasman' was confirmed in April 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mulach |first=Jordan |date=2024-04-11 |title=2025 Kia ute: Tasman name confirmed for “most Australian Kia yet” |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-ute-tasman-name-confirmed-for-most-australian-kia-yet |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref> before the first official appearance of the Tasman on 23 April 2024, when Kia Australia released images showing the vehicle wrapped in artistic camouflage sticker designed by local artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=2025 Kia Tasman: First official look highlights Australian roots |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-first-official-look-highlights-australian-roots |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
+The name 'Tasman' was confirmed in April 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mulach |first=Jordan |date=2024-04-11 |title=2025 Kia ute: Tasman name confirmed for "most Australian Kia yet" |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-ute-tasman-name-confirmed-for-most-australian-kia-yet |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref> before the first official appearance of the Tasman on 23 April 2024, when Kia Australia released images showing the vehicle wrapped in artistic camouflage sticker designed by local artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=2025 Kia Tasman: First official look highlights Australian roots |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-first-official-look-highlights-australian-roots |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="250">
+</gallery>
+== Availability ==
+The initial rollout will target markets including Korea, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. Notably, Kia has announced that the Tasman will not be available in the United States or Canada, at least not for the 2025 model. <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-31 |title=Kia Tasman Revealed: The Game-Changer Every Truck Lover Needs to See! |url=https://www.orleanskia.com/kia-tasman-revealed-the-game-changer-every-truck-lover-needs-to-see/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=Orleans Kia}}</ref>
 == References ==
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 {{Commons category|Kia Tasman}}
 * {{Official website|https://worldwide.kia.com/int/tasman-story}} (International)
+* [https://kia-tasman.com Kia Tasman landing page]
 * [https://www.kia.com/au/cars/tasman.html Kia Australia]
 {{Kia}}
 {{Kia Motors}}
+{{Kia light truck/SUV timeline, international markets, 1980–present}}
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-[[Category:Upcoming car models]]
+[[Category:Cars introduced in 2024]]
 [[Category:Pickup trucks]]
 [[Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles]]