The Kia TASMAN
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The Kia Tasman.
One of the most demanding terrains in the world deserves its own.
Enter the most Australian Kia ever developed. With dependability, hard work and Aussie ingenuity helping guide the journey.
After an intensive testing and durability program, the Kia Tasman is ready for Australia.
Come Along For The ride
Follow behind the scenes as we complete Australian development for our Kia ute including details of
the durability testing our accessories undertake such as towing, local ride and handling, the final
design reveal, and the first release of specifications.
Power
New dog, old tricks.
Towing
With a towing rating of 3,500kg & 350kg tow ball mass rating, the Tasman is up to the task.
Powertrain
At the heart of the Tasman is a 2.2L turbo diesel engine featuring 154kW of power and 440Nm of torque, paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission.
Payload
With over 1,000kg payload, the Tasman is a proper one-tonne ute.
Best-in-class tray space
Fit an immense 1,173L of cargo in the tray, including an Australian standard pallet.
Integrated trailer brake control
The integrated trailer brake control automatically applies the trailer brakes when you brake on the Tasman. Fine-tune the braking force with the positive & negative buttons. Available on selected variants.
Off-road
Pick your path.
All-Wheel Drive
Advanced chassis and suspension technology combines exceptional off-road capability with class-leading on-road refinement. Available is an AWD system with automatic rear electronic locking differential on selected variants.
Terrain & X-Trek modes
Terrain mode optimises performance & safety across various conditions such as snow, mud, sand & rock. Also available on selected variants is the low-speed X-Trek mode (crawl control) for driving on difficult terrain at low speeds.
Ground View Monitor
Ground View Monitor displays a virtual view of the terrain in front of the car, showing potential hazards & obstacles on the infotainment display. Available on selected variants.
Ladder frame platform
Interior
Nothing quite like it.
Interior
At the ready.
Integrated panoramic display
The expansive 12.3" + 5" + 12.3" integrated panoramic display with satellite navigation, DAB digital radio and wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay compatibility provides helpful driving information. Available on select variants.
Slide & recline 2nd row seats
Experience a ute where comfort is not an afterthought; with best-in-segment headroom, shoulder room & 2nd row legroom including rear seat slide & recline function - a segment first.
Large folding console table
Keep phones charged for both yourself and your passenger with built-in dual wireless chargers. The centre console armrest also folds out to become a table to transform into a functional workspace.
Power outlets
Power your equipment with the available 240V power outlet in the tray. An extra outlet is available behind the centre console.
Concealed storage
Research & Development
How it's made, matters.
One of the most demanding terrains in the world deserves its own.
Enter the most Australian Kia ever developed. With dependability, hard work and Aussie ingenuity helping guide the journey.