Kia Tasman! WHAT?!

[@delfean2666]

It really does have a soviet truck vibe, and I'm here for it!

[@MilosCsrb]

its amazing 10/10 that's how truck are suppose to looks

[@repapeti98]

Having the steelies and with everything blacked out is definitely the way to go. The 4 door looks like a knockoff toy.

[@TheModernPioneer]

Just please don’t run for public office 😂

[@patrickmckenzie6440]

A single cab is offered and a manual transmission? In 2024? Are you kidding me?! I'm impressed!!

[@DiegoMagengo]

The headlight positioning reminds me a lot of the second gen Dodge Ram 1500 (1994) which is one of my favorite pickup truck designs ever

[@fortheloveofnoise]

6:50 That base model is the coolest looking modern truck by far. I would want one.

[@boxoffisa]

They got a leaf from land cruiser pickup truck booklet. Same vibe except this looks different and nicer.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@boxoffisa sadly we get neither but I would be content with either

[@boxoffisa]

@@fortheloveofnoise Land Cruiser pickup with V8 has power. They also have a very old inline six sold to UN in Asia and Africa. Unfortunately EPA regulations will not allow them. It’s old tech too so few would appreciate it.

[@nitroXK]

What is that? It looks weird and cool at the same time.

[@TottiSchlecker]

Kia releasing an original, capable pickup truck was not on my bingo card in 2024

[@beamtweez1210]

Those lights are not on the right side for off-road at all. Imagine the cost hitting a tree 🌲

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Damn, that front looks like you could hide 15 kids from the driver instead of the normal 12

[@AnoNymous-nm6mm]

I’m just relieved that it’s not HD truck sized or it would be as dangerous as an HD truck lol

[@labounti]

Still 7 short of the Escalade :D

[@beamtweez1210]

Homer Simpson designed it.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

@@beamtweez1210 dont blame the designers tho, its designed for the American Costumer, Kia in Korea sells good stuff

[@Kampfgruppe9260]

I like this classic design. Kia makes a lot of military trucks so it should perform well too.

[@beamtweez1210]

🤔???

[@yuchan063]

KIA is one of the largest and best military truck manufacturer.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

A lot of this truck was designed in Australia, even the name "TASMAN" is from the sea that separates Australia and New Zealand, from the Dutch explorer Abel Tasmanis, I spotted one on the road yesterday, it looks much better in real life, the desert sand colour would be the pick, the big downside is the position of the headlights, they are placed too far apart and in perfect position to get damaged the first time off road in a bushy track by a stick,

[@fortheloveofnoise]

cages around the lights will be a popular mod

[@Mark_Young05]

@@fortheloveofnoise the Bullbar solves that problem that was on display at the Tasmanian launch event

[@Entertainment-]

Australians will lower them and only use it for city driving, just like they do with the Hilux.

[@oneviaenthusiast3006]

i hate how big the space is between the grille and headlights, if they were closer i might actually like the design but i wouldnt bet on it

[@AbhaySingh-ge2eb]

KiA and Hyundai have been dominating with the designs

[@ii_dynasty]

🤨

[@hanshabell9261]

I'm here wondering if Hyundai would have one coming since both of them make 2 versions that share the same chassis

[@jokensy101]

This one looks like 💩, though.

[@beamtweez1210]

Between this and Santa Fe I don’t know what Looks better?? Same motor

[@11enzo11]

Koreans don't play.. Very underestimated

[@brokeboy87]

With the exterior in black, this truck doesn't look that horrendous. hopefully Kia offers a green color for this as well.

[@UnderWarranty]

That truck makes the fiat multipla look attractive, but i also think it is kinder cool.

[@MalteseFalconYT]

XD yes its horrendous

[@marco_grt4460]

Don't worry, Fiat Multipla will be in the market again and beat them

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@MalteseFalconYTlol no, this looks amazing, especially at 6:49

[@eternalwarrior5318]

front is giving Chevy HHR vibes. they should widen the headlights or the grille

[@andrewl.9736]

Not technically Kia's first truck. They made the cabover Bongo in non-US markets for decades!

[@Taktko]

2 door base truck with steel bed cool looks military. The others just are wrong.

[@stockey]

Not Ugly, but different, and different is good.

[@saladman4779]

It somehow looks like a facelift of an old truck while being completely brand new.

[@beamtweez1210]

They have already announced a facelift (jokes) 😂

[@moyuh]

2:42 KIA annoyed me with the small reflective strip on the stinger tail lights as well😂

[@g.r.2985]

Been looking forward to your take on this, mate. Gives me serious Pontiac Aztec vibes, unfortunately…😢

[@OIIO_BEAMNG]

I do like the base version in black but all the other look so ugly that it makes the Ridgeline look straight up great

[@hamzawerks]

looks very cool. looks like Soviet kamaz truck

[@sauravshete6088]

I was awaiting your video on the Tasman since the launch, and here we are 😂 I love The Tasman’s design, it look’s properly functional whilst being different from the competition!

[@sauravshete6088]

It’s close to being the next Aztek, but in a really cool, endearing way. Love that Kia and Hyundai are going wild with their design and giving us not more of the same 🤌

[@kurtg5405]

I was hoping you'd talk about this one - People are critisising the looks but they NEEDED to stand out from the Hilux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton/L200's on the market, they all look the same.

[@ant208]

1st priority should be competing with those trucks, but they can't with an underpowerd 2.2diesel.

[@Stefin770]

looks like a jeep gladiator with a body kit

[@beamtweez1210]

What’s the front of the car? I can’t rell

[@Lingon_]

It's like a mid-large size version of the hilux champ 3:42, damn it now i want one

[@thecake6635]

I can already see the two tones and I'm excited

[@taekwondoya]

I've seen it on other channel that Kia has a military manufacturing division that produces Armour Trucks somewhat similar to Tasman. So I'm pretty sure this truck's very all terrain capable.

[@petersimpson6110]

All the other rival ute manufacturers just let out a huge sigh of release.. followed by a whole lot of loud uncontrollable laughter.

[@insomnia5050]

The base model strangely looks good. The tray back gets rid of one of the dumb looking fenders, and the straight line of the rear tray makes the front fender go from goofy to cool.

[@bvzv]

Soviet truck mention made me yearn for engines with more litres than cylinders.

[@ljphoenix4341]

The design is interesting, and it's pretty divisive. Lot of people on social media in NZ have been saying how ugly it is, but I'll reserve judgement until I see one in person.

[@beamtweez1210]

Anyone that says this Looks good need to get their eyes checked. Still can’t find the front from rear yet.

[@greattoseerobinscore]

Looks more badass than a lot more powerful vehicles in its class.

[@Vin80_]

I’m gonna go look at a 90’s Dakota so I can look at good truck designs.

[@acfdoo830]

Still playing red alert 2 💪

[@yuchan063]

3:40 This is beautiful

[@GSKYYT]

At least they have balls, if it’s a 6 speed diesel I’ll buy one right away.

[@devonmcbride2425]

It’s even uglier than the Cybertruck, That takes skill!

[@beamer8907]

nah the cypertruck is the worst and ugliest

[@AdrenoFTW]

at least it won't rust and have half-inch panel gaps lol

[@jonat0328]

Not only is this at least as ugly as the cybertruck… both are made to look even uglier by the new Scouts

[@raabvc1627]

you have a questionable taste in design

[@devonmcbride2425]

@@raabvc1627nah that’s just your visual impairment getting the better of you

[@blackbelt2000]

It looks weird because the front grill looks too small. If they enlarged it then it would look alright.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

lol no, front grill is perfect size, if anything, I would make it slightly smaller

[@alainprevost5374]

Nice reference the C&C RA (still playing it) the Tasman looks odd, but as you said, it has the "je ne sais quoi" that makes it stand out

[@sooncheolyoon759]

FYI Kia has done a lot of military trucks for South Korean military. No stranger to making rugged trucks. Some of them were exported to South America and South East Asia.

[@PeterIkin-e2x]

Mate U have done the best comments on this new truck. I love it to new bold design 😀

[@gaurav6002]

Did not expect Kia to go this hard

[@frederickmiller5492]

oddly enough the weird ass fender flares look okay up front - in the back - no, just no. I'm glad they are going to offer replacements. Hopefully, that means third parties will be able to create optional flares - might get interesting in the future. Overall, I like the weird design - I love the interior.

[@davidvalencia129]

I don't know what to think of it.. its like someone took inspiration on an OshKosh semi truck and made a pick up.

[@leedoc512]

Reminds me of the great FJ Cruiser but in Kia's language.

[@Mike_221]

The blacked out single cab looks like something that should be driven on Mars. Very cool!

[@Plague_Rat778]

I hope this comes to the US market... but i unfortunately doubt it would sell well.

[@GeneralObservation24]

Narrowness gives me gladiator vibes and front end and fender flares looks like previous Tacoma

[@davids1816]

No giant tires, just functional stuff. My only complaint is that the interior is too nice for something that looks so utilitarian. Don't love the eyebrows over the wheelarches but could live with that part. But it NEEDS to be a truck like the Tacoma was before it was a lifestyle vehicle for showy suburbanites. Very curious if it's bigger in the back seat than other trucks from this segment.

[@bobji8806]

The Australians hate it

[@Scotty_AU]

I'm one of those, it's dead ugly

[@JimmyRoland]

it looks like the bmw m2 design language with the flat faces and LED positioning and styling ... and the stuff over the fender... fender awning?

[@AllanMontoyaVillegas]

I would appreciate if Kia fix The Beluga thing on its front-end design. Performance wise, Mohave suits 3.0 V6 diesel and gasoline versions....

[@atracin]

Im hoping to see this come to Canada! Looks cool as fuck.

[@Mark_Young05]

My guess is it will eventually, they’re probably crunching the numbers and trying to figure where to build it because of the US chicken tax. Doe’s Hyundai/KIA have any factories In Canada?

[@tonto_mas6877]

Would love to hear your comments on the new Brabus rocket gts 'clown shoe'. Thanks for another great video. Love what Hyundai is doing these days.

[@faezezzy]

The single cab tooks inspiration from toyota hilux champ, love it

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

We will see this soon in Leonida

[@AutoReport1]

I think it's a 1 tonne truck so pretty to expensive for the US market. It's a medium truck with upgraded axlss and payload of a full-size HD truck.

[@DoubleHCreations]

You think they call it Tasman because the smiling front grille looks like the Tasmanian Devil

[@incomprehensiblekerfuffle]

Hopefully the thing has good modability, needs that bullbar

[@lahelectronica3368]

Search: Mahindra Scorpio Getaway

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Chup kr pajeet

[@AUSTIN-sz1gz]

I would love an SUV version of this model to compete against the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser or even the Bronco

[@marlonsukura530]

This guy just nailed the review. I am really impressed by this thing. Very military 😂

[@ChilledNurse]

Kia/Hyundai and those fast fashion brands like H&M both make stylish interesting stuff but after a year or so it’s not trendy anymore and are easily replaced.

[@elunaselemine9781]

It will be mainly sold at African, Middle-Eastern and Australian Markets

[@BillyGHill]

You asked if it had the signature Kia "tiger-nose" grill. It does. It's a sabre-tooth tiger grill. 🐅

[@boxoffisa]

This is how bumpers should be. Proper solid. But those guys making working trucks like luxury vehicles with soft bumpers. 6:58

[@지튜브-i5y]

캥거루범퍼가 장착된모습의 버전은 멋있습니다!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Bembli mentions Red Alert....I take back anything negative I ever said about you.

[@bretthampson8991]

It's been talked about in Australia for over a year, unfortunately most comments here since the launch have been negative, time will tell is it's going to be a high selling model I guess,

[@BezBog]

If someone buys and wraps this with a duo-tone bright blue and white PPA it will be a true GAZ-53 descendant

[@Kyle0714]

Can u do a video where you redesign the Lexus LS into a lift back like the Audi A7?

[@yongpark5302]

Diesel single cab would be nice. But in California? They will never release it.

[@marco_grt4460]

At the moment their target market for this truck is in Asia, in Oceania and in Africa

[@andrew2863]

If anything, Kia should use the body on frame platform for a rugged off-road SUV, if it undercuts the competition they’d have a winner in the US market… pickup truck buyers are too stuck on their three American brands for Kia to try and take a slice.

[@syntheticjudah]

Oh, it has vibe of Thorton Mackinaw from Cyberpunk 2077!

[@powercrush3]

I don't often disagree with you, but this is one of those times. Maybe it will grow on me--eventually. I love the specs and interior though.

[@shaunstst]

Wow I was waiting for your review, but I didn't expect this reaction haha. I thought you would hate it. To be honest, it is growing on me, but them headlights are going to get destroyed off road.

[@G59METH]

As a European, the only pick up trucks I ever see are always bought by people who want a massive, loud car to boost their small ego's and the bed never has a single scratch on it, this feels like a truck people would buy because they actually need it

[@davidrestrepo2826]

It’s not their first truck , they make a flatbed truck called Kia bongo

[@fortheloveofnoise]

oh we will get it, we just wont get the manual, wont get the diesel, and womt get the folding side bed....so we wont get the version worth buying.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Best looking truck on the market. 6:57

[@kt2374]

The grill on the nose could have been bigger. Kinda gives me a fireplace/pizza-oven vibe as is.

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

Crazy that companies don't bring trucks to the country that invented trucks 🙄

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Get mature

[@maligunaguno9026]

If it's weird looking, that's the signature design for tomorrow!! 🎉 As a D40 Navara owner, it is far better, super good looking!!

[@motojc]

the side panels looked like they are from a different design team. The side headlights also look out of the place. Would have been better add more soviet if they put them inside the front grille. Do not like

[@Mommm337]

다용도 공구박스 같은 기능 확장성이 엿보이는 이상한데 멋지고 특이한 디자인이네

[@Mypronouns-areUSA]

Imagine your in a Tacoma or another midsize truck- then a guy in his Tasman pulls up👁️👄👁️

[@schandler4530]

Maybe all the ones that like this design has gathered here.

[@GaryKetchum808]

Even Kia has a Body on Frame off-road capable truck before Honda does. The Ridgeline isn’t a bad truck by any means, but c’mon Honda, we know you can make a Taco competitor. If Kia can, you can

[@mishumihai223]

Great design KIA! 😁👍🏻

[@feolive]

0:32 you know truck like this still use in Russian army. I live in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, and sometimes I see those ЗИЛ (Lenin Factory)

[@perigosu8449]

They should offer it in only one color... the army green or maybr khaki 😅

[@adrockpt3860]

Depending on performance … very interested

[@Louiscept]

It reminds me of 90s dodge ram But rectangular headlights

[@TFSIChristmas]

Another Jeep gladiator competitor, well done Kia! Kia has many pickups right like K truck series, you didn’t have them sold in the West.

[@shazboz]

I like it. It's bordering on ugly but gets away with it cause it's quite utilitarian.

[@РусланГ-з1з]

That old sovet truck look much better, iam driving one at work.