Kia’s full-sized electric ute, based upon the EV9, has been snapped covered in camouflage in California. During its investor day in 2022, Kia unveiled plans for 17 new electric vehicles, with a spotlight on the much-anticipated Kia EV ute. After a long campaign for the diesel ute, we have our first glimpses of Kia’s electric […]
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The 2025 Kia Tasman flaunts a vibrant artist-designed camouflage wrap that encapsulates the adventurous essence of Australia’s landscape and culture. Models to be displayed in shopping centres this December. In a striking fusion of art and automotive technology, the upcoming 2025 Kia Tasman has unveiled its unique camouflage wrap, a creative collaboration with renowned Australasian artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop.
The eagerly awaited Kia Tasman Ute has been snapped on film for the first time down under, revealing its interior to the world for the first time ever. How the video leaked A video popped up on social media last night. It looks like the Ute is stashed in a secure parking area of an
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Healer TV has given us a second look at a prototype of the upcoming Kia Tasman. Though a lot is still hidden, we can clear see a utilitarian interior, leather bucket seats with a mesh headrest, folding mirrors, black headlining, and A-pillar grab handles. This most recent look comes after an earlier peek revealing T-bar
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The upcoming 2025 Kia Tasman ute has been spied testing in Sweden, coinciding with Kia’s official teaser campaign for its first global pick-up. The core powertrain is confirmed to be a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rumours suggest some markets may also receive a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol version. This could pose competition to
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Kia Australia has officially announced its intention to reveal its inaugural ute by the year-end, with showroom availability slated for the following year. The diesel dual-cab model, poised to rival the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, is likely to adopt the name Tasman, as evidenced by the trademark Kia secured last year. Emphasizing its commitment
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Kia Australia’s recently appointed CEO, Damien Meredith, has expressed ambitious goals for the company in the utility market during a recent interview. Meredith aims for Kia to secure a 10 percent share of Australia’s pick-up market, which recorded nearly 230,000 sales last year, making it one of the largest markets globally. Based on Meredith’s statements,
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Kia, the South Korean automaker, has made significant strides towards introducing its first ute by filing a trademark application for the name “Tasman” in multiple countries. This move suggests that the Tasman nameplate could potentially be assigned to the forthcoming vehicle. While the application is still under review, it was submitted in April and seeks
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The Ford Ranger, one of Australia’s most popular utes, is set to lose some of its high-tech anti-theft features due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. According to a dealer bulletin uploaded on social media, the updated Ford Ranger, known as ‘Model Year 2023.5’, will no longer be equipped with two anti-theft motion sensors. The omission
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Ineos Grenadier, the tough off-roader, will soon be equipped with advanced safety technology to comply with global regulation changes. This includes autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and other features that are currently lacking but are common on most new cars. The Ineos Grenadier is expected to come to Australia with a relatively low level of
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