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Specifications

Motors

The below kW & Nm figures are either estimates or taken from their applications in passenger vehicles. Should a particular motor be used, they would be tuned for use in a utility vehicle, most likely favouring torque.

  • 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (150kW/500Nm) – Confirmed!
  • 3.0-litre turbo-diesel i6 (204kW / 588Nm)
  • 2.5-litre turbo-petrol (210kW/422Nm) – Confirmed!
  • 3.3-litre turbo-petrol V6 (270kW / 500Nm) – Spotted in testing!
  • Single (150kW / 350Nm) or dual (283kW / 600Nm) electric motors

Interior

  • Sporty, leather bucket seats with a mesh headrest
  • Utilitarian design with tough-looking door handles and A-pillar grab handles
  • Black headlining, carpet, and… everything else
  • T-bar gear shifter, 4WD switch, and push-start button all mounted in centre-console

Exterior

  • Black, alloy, 6 lug rims wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres
  • Folding mirrors, parking sensors, and reverse camera
  • Possibly the largest tub/bed of any mid-size dual-cab

Other

  • 3.5-tonne braked towing & 1-tonne payload
  • GVM 3250kg & Tare 2270kg
  • 8-speed automatic transmission (torque converter)
  • Dual cab and single cab (no extra/king/space cab)

Kia Tasman News

Kia Manager Hints at EREV Truck for North America

In a LinkedIn post referencing the Kia Tasman, Sr. Manager of Ownership Experience Strategy, Joe Perez expressed excitement for what’s coming to North American and hash tagged #eREV: Infer from that what you will, but I think it’s…

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Kia Tasman drives pick-up in Korean ute popularity

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Kia releases last episode of Tasman R&D series!

Today marks the conclusion of Kia’s highly anticipated R&D docuseries, “One More Round,” which has provided an in-depth look into the rigorous development process of the Kia Tasman, the company’s first pickup truck. The series has captivated audiences…

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Kia Tasman features hidden reference to Australia

Despite prototypes of the 2025 Kia Tasman being tested in Australia and overseas for nearly eight months, a subtle ‘Easter Egg’ has only just been discovered on the ute. Images have surfaced online showing the Tasman with small,…

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Why you’ll love Kia’s hybrid ute

The impending arrival of the Kia Tasman underscores a pivotal turning point in the automotive realm, signaling the waning relevance of diesel-powered models in the face of advancing hybrid technology. Despite positive sentiment in Australia, dwindling global appeal…

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Kia’s full-sized EV ute spied in America

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…

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Kia Tasman ute interior revealed in leaked video

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. https://www.instagram.com/p/C568PqjSLh_ How the video leaked A video popped up on…

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Kia confirms two electric utes, expected in 2026

Kia’s much-anticipated dual-cab ute, the Tasman, is already known to be coming with both diesel and electric motors, but Kia has now confirmed two distinct fully electric utes: one for the global audience and another tailored for the…

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