Kia Tasman 2025: Engines, price, release date, tech and everything else to expect from the Kia ute

[@carsguide]

Please note the new BYD Shark ute mentioned at 23:56 has been revealed since this video was filmed. You can read all about it here: www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-chinese-ute-thats-faster-than-a-ford-ranger-raptor-and-more-powerful-than-v8-ram-1500

[@ralphkatsidis8338]

THE FRINT FASCIA OF THE TASMAN IS JUST LIKE THE MITSUBISHI TRITON WITH A LITLLE BIT TWIST.

[@ephrancd1]

I don’t think it’s ugly, it just looks different compared to other utes out there at the moment. Looking forward seeing in a person.

[@alastairhatt360]

OMG! Get over talking about the name….. talk about the car. Never even thought about that colonial aspect as just though of Tasmania and the Tasman sea. Stop being so political and do what you do talk about cars.

[@angusnz7910]

That thing is beyond ugly…surely that’s not the final rendering ?

[@alastairhatt360]

Good to see a manufacturer getting away from the standard mould of Utes. Refreshing change, and KIA do it well.

[@sem5397]

😂

[@신기하-s5h]

Of course Different that picture Dont worry

[@Kwunt-l3q]

It's not taking on anything other than BB guns. Just a paper tiger.

[@King-Kazma]

The test car has covers over the actual headlights. All we are seeing are the DRLs and indicators. The real ute will look a little like a classic pickup. Grille forward, stepping back to headlights and fenders that look a bit separate.

[@florjohnbagsic7637]

it will launch in philippines?

[@timinman9578]

This will end up a total flop if this is the final styling. Is trying to be everything. Triton, rivian, amarock and Silverado. Just because you can build a Ute doesn’t mean you should.

[@davidmilledge221]

Thats true the dual cab utes are now the new family car very more practical , imagine if the kia ute came with a front solid diff gee that would be a game changer with the 4x4 world in little utes

[@dallasbyrnes3266]

I like it it's different as long it produces in 4×4 drive ability interior looks ausome i would by it if built for purpose

[@marcturner5809]

Who ever in Australia was involved in the design of this needs to be sacked and removed from country.

[@HarryLavers]

I think the two manufacturers under the most threat here are Ford and Isuzu. Toyota has the miners and farmers stitched up, where as Isuzu and ford are mostly private purchases. Though I hope the Tasman doesn't become the new tailgaters ute...

[@markowen6886]

Why does the Kia Tasman coming to Australia look totally different (and a whole lot crappier) than the overseas Kia Tasman?

[@louscarpato1440]

What about the BYD ute? It will also take away from Ford/Toyota/Isuzu/Mazda. My first car was a Toyota and I was bagged for having a Japanese car over a Ford or Holden. Japan became the new Australia. Is China and Korea the new Japan?

[@davidmilledge221]

No

[@tonygersbach375]

I can’t imagine thinking Hilux nah, Ranger nah, dmax nah, triton nah, bt50 nah, amarok nah. You know what I’ll pass on all of them and get a Kia Tasman, not…😂

[@anthonybugge5220]

Cover it back up quick what a shocker

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Aside for Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.. this pickup will eat BYD shark for breakfast

[@laceyunderall68]

If that’s even close to the final rendering, it’s the ugliest vehicle I’ve ever seen in my life. I’m not even joking. I’d be embarrassed to drive that. Huge styling fail! Maybe the KIA “fugly” would be a more appropriate controversial name?

[@peterstaggs1956]

Ssangyong were the previous holders of the world’s ugliest car I see a new winner coming.

[@marcturner5809]

That is the ugliest Ute I’ve ever seen. I think Kia are going to have a massive flop in Australia with this.

[@blaneteckmeyer1290]

Why are they always releasing in Europe first!

[@paulb1951]

Colonial names BS. 3 Europeans mentioning it is just a joke, then coming up with alternative names for Australian landmarks 😂 strawmen all 3 of them.

[@marksedgwick2521]

It looks like a Lego truck lmfao

[@rustykilt]

if they are only putting the 2.2 turbo diesel in this thing, they are screwed.

[@captainjack6890]

Possibly the ugliest car ever

[@sem5397]

Is that really the look of the Kia Ute ? ….its hideous!

[@7411159]

You guys have dropped the ball about the name. It’s already been used by Leyland. The Leyland Kimberly and Tasman. Hello ?

[@jackturtle131]

If you have to pay prices like the Dmax they will lose a lot of sales if you ask me. I'm still thinking of getting one of the cheaper ones, waiting for the JAC model what is coming soon

[@lukeowen3660]

Boxy and tuff maybe but this design doesn’t gel. Front is interesting but sides too slab-by….Disappointing effort from Kia who are normally pretty cutting edge. Sure it will be popular though with buyers who love the worlds most stupid design genre - the 4 door Ute

[@SmartHomeHASHTAGS]

That Kia ute doesn't look Kute.

[@c.s.j6101]

good

[@gregburville3368]

Tim reminds me of Max Headroom

[@SteveWilson-69]

Yeah - I've been waiting for this ute for several years now, it had to happen. But this ..... this is not what I expected. Ugly grill and nose and that name? Kia Tasman .... they must be joking! So early and already so many people knocking it. Maybe that's the Aussie way in the first instance, maybe not, let's hope not. It might end up a real game changer .... gotta give it a go!

[@anthonybugge5220]

Latest spy pics had it testing the 3.3tt engine from kia Stinger

[@charliecharlie200]

You guys are clowns

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Kia are going about this vehicle in completely the wrong way. Aussies don’t want to see international backgrounds in promo material. We want to know it’s being flogged off road on recognisable places. They are not building trust for the ute market. They seem to be trapped in an echo chamber separated from the people they want to win over. If someone wants an off road dual cab they will want winches, bars, lights and canopies. I am a Ki owner and I love the car I have but this thing is being treated as a joke amount the Ute community. Kia is going to get eaten alive with it. It also better not have the traction and drive train from a Sorrento. Thats fine for the SUV, but the traction system is lacklustre in n proper off road conditions.

[@juanantonioramirezberistai8916]

October 29, 2024

[@Barra.The.World.]

KIA doesn't deserve the respect of coming out with a Pickup Truck or Ute end of sentence.

[@Tammy-xf4kz]

Doesn't look appealing

[@ianfrost1419]

If expected with an underpowered 4c bi turbo without at a least a pre order 6c at launch to compete with VW and Ford it's doomed.... 😥 to start with.

[@stockey]

That rendering is not good, it wll look better than that.

[@jerryshea4906]

Lego much? I wish previous renderings were more “correct” with reality, this front end just doesn’t do it!

[@davidmilledge221]

Dosnt matter how ugly it looks people still buy the other ugly brands too off every thing , its cheaper stuff they live with it and take a chance good 4 them because its new and has a warranty , personally id rather have a 30 year old landcuiser , but thats my choice

[@dallasbyrnes3266]

Wombat ute

[@fieldsondeer7567]

very ugly. front grill and headlight

[@superior54]

If they use that rounded box truck. No one is going to buy it

[@oseidennis3230]

In ur dreams

[@bundyJefferson-jh8wd]

people not want Korea car

[@pashedmotatos]

That is one ugly truck