Kia Tasman DEEP DIVE: The hidden features we missed

[@murraybegg7035]

Top marks to Paul for being able to keep a straight face while reviewing this thing .

[@dunnboynet]

😂😂😂

[@russellford9016]

He has to say nice things otherwise KIA would black-ban him from all future events. That's how the Australian Market works, Just ask John Cadogan over at AutoExpert. ! I bet if you spoke to him off the record he would laugh his arse off and bag the shit out of the thing. Probably even describe the designers with a quick Simpsons Meme "Let the record show that the witness made the drinky-drinky motion."

[@jeffsvlog203]

Paul was able to keep a straight face, unlike the Tasman ute

[@MickH60]

@@russellford9016 The difference is , Cadogan isn't an expert at anything except being a smart arse....

[@4x4Overlanding247]

​@@MickH60as compared to this paid review 😂😂😅

[@Wüstenfuchs-x2b]

I never thought that Kia Motors, known for its cool futuristic designs, would release a pickup truck with a rugged Soviet truck design.

[@apolloomd4939]

It looks like a tractor mated with a Pontiac Aztec.😂

[@rehanroche3933]

Haha

[@Cap9054]

Stevie wonder was the head of design

[@mixalis6168]

People signing it off, were pure blind

[@gsh0cked]

Don’t say that! He’s got more style and common sense that😂

[@biastv1234]

Stevie got soul . This does not

[@Den-pu6re]

Homer Simpson

[@doscwolny2221]

I quite like it. Weird eh.

[@LCBBuilders]

Fastest redesign in history on the cards I recon.

[@beamtweez1210]

Wait for the discounts first

[@zoltanrudolf]

Ditto.

[@GarryOzols]

The Toyota FJ Cruiser still exists so there goes that argument.

[@HandsomeDanNZ]

@@GarryOzolsFJ Cruiser has some style about it. This thing is a design nightmare.

[@1992tf]

If anything the Fj was just 20 years ahead. The new Prado is very fj-esque. ​@GarryOzols

[@Gket-po5un]

I think the entire state of Tasmania should sue Kia for defamation…

[@lukehedstrom8009]

everyone from Tasmania is backwards anyway, probably why it looks like this hahahaha.

[@hder9]

Rising up, Tasmanian!!

[@foonboyinc]

No doubt it was designed by a Queenslander

[@yoker84]

Smart choice of black color. It blends in a lot of “creative” design imperfections 😅

[@aswinr2848]

Kia knocked themselves out of the competition with the design!

[@darwonboyful]

I honestly don't mind it. It's got a kind of "jeepy" look to it. I wouldn't buy it personally, but I welcome another ute maker in the market. It'll be interesting how the design and drivetrain options develop over the next 5 to 10 years. Chuck a 2 inch lift and some fat tyres on it and it'll probs look interesting.

[@hungrynapps]

At first glance .I thought it was old model Mahindra Ute 😂

[@cymans1164]

its more ironic the mahindra ute looks better compared to this kia

[@aroundmeph1145]

Even the mahindra is better looking than this lol

[@Mark-pc5bx]

It's shit, no amount of car journalists shilling it will change that fact.

[@whathashappened37]

Kia Boss : Make it look different Design engineers: let’s make it look ugly

[@beamtweez1210]

Underrated comment there ☝️

[@Tmbo-Man]

Must have got the Tesla's Cyber Truck guys on the job!

[@MakeSkGreatAgain]

​@@Tmbo-Man🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ripeminds4149]

I like the design it sure is different but in a good way

[@glenn6878]

Agreed

[@aikz5]

Paul is fully sold on these internal screens 😂 Every car with bigger and brighter screen and he is all over it 😅

[@C9H0S]

Jurassic Park needs its vehicle back mate fair dinkum. 🤷🏾‍♂️🦖🦕 Anyways Paul your a legend handle your business lad. 💯🔥

[@Arinis.ltd.]

When it was launched, it looked so awkward.. now it still looks awkward but I am starting to like it for some reason

[@Themitch343]

Still looks like shit imo

[@chriswilson2327]

No it's ugly. Put down the beer

[@lukehealey492]

That reason is stockholm syndrome

[@ReapZ1373]

It’s ugly but I like it too. Sick of seeing ranger and hilux, they are so boring now.

[@Humanstain1]

shallow Hal syndrome 😂

[@georgerudinsky489]

Fantastic looking off roader, engine substantial for sure, great visuals inside out, materials quality and reliability. Suspension wow, Hope this gonna be the top funky off roader with proved Korean quality.

[@swishdetailing8558]

The lack of dual battery provision in the engine bay is a massive oversight, Also given they had a v6 diesel at their disposal I don’t think they’ve done enough to make Ranger buyers re consider,

[@YZJB]

They have a V6 and an in-line six diesel available, and used neither!

[@AdrianJ-gv1pg]

I don’t believe it sits in the same market as a ranger buyer… It’s more in your triton, gwm, musso, Navara and dmax just slot in there and cheaper utes.

[@rogerpearson9081]

Look out Raptor! Ever heard one being floored? . Raptor sounds like a muffled fart.

[@ArkiDeos]

Nice cover Paul, I'm glad you didn't take a lot of cut while doing this coverage. Lol. This must be an eye opener to the newly grads auto designer. Hopes they can do a better job for the next model. Cheer up everyone..

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Because of all the backlash they're getting for the design, they might bring out a facelift earlier

[@jamesbeasley1753]

ARB is going to have a tough time designing a good bullbar for this

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

I love the design! Great job Kia. Let the haters hate.

[@JasonDrake-y5g]

Finally an interior tht outshines the Ranger ❤

[@johnlaine2654]

Sadly the Interior is where the name implies… with tinted windows no one is going to see it. That’s about the only thing I don’t mind about this. KIA has made a BIG MISTAKE. Best to do the 2025 Facelift BEFORE it arrives here in Australia.Poor little Fourby… even got kicked out of its cot by its Mum for being so Fugly.

[@jeppo1185]

​@johnlaine2654 Sadly, a facelift will not be enough. It needs a redesign.

[@aroundmeph1145]

​@@johnlaine2654if i would be driving this car, i would tint the windows super black so nobody can see me inside too

[@rc70ys]

I think it’s not too bad. My only complaint is those headlights they look too small for the huge front end.

[@mattowen3761]

GWM Alpha has recline in the rear too, just with actual knee room

[@anthonylim5120]

I'm not a truck person but personally i dig the design lol

[@jackbarnes6929]

Sorry, but it looks like crap, none of your sugar coating fixes this fundamental issue.

[@beamtweez1210]

I Don’t know how anyone can love that every day. Wow 😊😅

[@Niko7739]

@@beamtweez1210 I love it 😂😂😂

[@faddyie]

It would be helpful to mention the issue you are referring to

[@behindthebuild8016]

Should have gone to spec savers….

[@saddammalima8458]

Maybe ugly but that's what a pick up is suppose to be . My quip is just it's got 150kw of power but way less Nm for that power but it could be for higher top speed which I see sits at 185km/h . Pretty good in it's own way.

[@jortuspelatus7364]

I like the look; I think it's one of those polarizing designs that grow on you. It'd be interesting if Kia would make it available here in the Philippines.

[@WillConroy1]

Seems like I’m the only one that likes it 😆 it has better tech and features than any other dual cab

[@10milauto]

that roller cover by the looks is an egr branded one... hopdefully they have fixed all the issues most oems where having with them

[@phongers87]

The way you fix the headlight "issue" is to install a brush guard on the front that includes the headlights. Done.

[@sreach93]

Excellent description and depending on pricing and performance l think tradies will grow to like the design. Unlike all the others, you won't have to read the badge to know what this one is.

[@CT37BN]

First gen Nissan Pathfinder/Terrano is what reminded me of that fascia.. that's gone wrong. Honestly for such a large-size truck it needs more lights front and back and it's for other vehicles to see this thing at night.

[@AliMbarki-y4p]

Top marks👍

[@72xafalcon]

The tub liner looks similar to the tub liner in ssangyong utes, maybe kia has help in developing the tasman from ssangyong as they've been doing utes for a while

[@EzzyTheG]

I’d be really interested to see the “flares” colour coded. I reckon that would help the looks a heap.

[@brycem0]

NO Paul, everyone is dying of laughter....Ford Edsel of Pick up's. 😆😆😆

[@kelbell275]

Wouldn’t worry about it going off road…most who have 4wd’s are too scared to go over a gutter!!

[@bingo-fuel]

Looks like a Lego car I made when I was a child

[@rv16ad]

great way of describing it . lego looks just like

[@shaunstst]

Yeah, it is probably low on power, but think of it this way. The V8 79 series land cruiser is pretty much the same power. Just need to change the front end design I think.

[@insomnia5050]

Wish someone would do a video on the base model, that version with the tray bed actually looks good.

[@id10t-q3f]

Even a mother couldn't love this vehicle

[@peyaa6298]

💀

[@MBC1988.]

Ugliest ute I've ever seen 😄

[@beamtweez1210]

@Berzertlesthose should come up in value after seeing this thing on the road I don’t know what to make of it.

[@gmarshall1026]

YUK

[@somat111]

Not sure why people are complaining about the engine tho, it's still more than enough for the school run and sitting 1 inch from the rear bumper of the car in front at all times. It is a ute after all.

[@SydneyEV]

i think Toyota are more afraid of the BYD Shark. More power, looks better, and a hell of a lot cheaper to run!

[@nevininni2709]

I am sure they are not. Toyota resale in 5 years $30,000 with 200,000kms. BYD close to zero dollars and off to the scrap heap ready to be crushed into a cube.

[@Peugeot_Lion_Atelier]

I think Toyota are laughing knowing any fool that buys a BYD will not be one of their loyal customers. The initial outlay for a BYD may seem logical until your battery dies, either in the middle of nowhere or at the end of its usable life. That’s why Toyota customers are who they are they buy for reliability which also comes under longevity.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

@@nevininni2709 specs please in Ausi in relation to BYD.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

@@Peugeot_Lion_Atelier check out the warranty on both cars.

[@Peugeot_Lion_Atelier]

@ I work at a dealer and the warranty doesn’t always make a happy customer, regardless of it, if the car breaks the customer will always give an account of what happened to their community as a breakage always happens when you are not in the mood. And who cares about warranty when you’re trying to enjoy a getaway camping trip with your family/friends and it just breaks. I can’t imagine those BYD being light.

[@dashgerhg8772]

this car is totally revolutionary. I love it. Kia keeps it goin!

[@dw2176]

cool interior and you can see they've put a lot of thought into it.. however the outside is as attractive as a two headed tasmanian

[@dtp777j3sus]

Hopefully u get to test drive both the engines for the tasman platform 😊

[@derrickkimsey1921]

Love the looks

[@mixalis6168]

Paul, you selling the Raptor for one, or the BYD since they are so good ??

[@rogerpearson9081]

Probably still better than a GWM tank. Front design might take a while to grow on you.. Not really fussed if it is not the class leader in the engine department. Reliability and longevity should be the headline. Advantages of a shared engine family are commonality ( read parts availability and pricing) not waiting for parts from the mother country. Def will go and check it out for curiosity when it comes out

[@PlumbBob-FGX]

The Grill looks like the missing drain grate from out the front of our house. Dad said you'd better return it soon or he'll report you to the Council. May I suggest KIA attend a swap meet and pick up a grill from a HT Kingswood and a pair of the round sealed beam headlights to go with it. It will certainly be more stylish than what they have now.

[@Elds2024]

Dare I say it, it’s ok!! Some great features for a ute. I think it will get a facelift pretty quickly. I’m trying to imagine it with a set of muddies at least and I think just that would make it look better. I’d probably buy the petrol version if I was considering one

[@liamm3599]

Paul good review, enjoyed that, just wondering if there is any mention in the future for us IRISH lads that like to pull trailers,, a 3.0lt engine with few more ponies, again Paul thanks for that, Liam in IRELAND

[@amode8761]

1:11 did Kia reps have anything to say about your thoughts on the headlight position?

[@reckherdkek5685]

Honestly I like it. Power is the figure that matters anyway since torque is easily modified by gearing.

[@shaneobrien392]

You said that it 3270 long but on the screen it came up as 3720, which is it out of curiosity !😎

[@justink1075]

The ‘HOMER’ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@petespike5000]

Dash is very impressive and arm rest area, certainly leaves just about all other utes for dead in that area. Packed with other features as well like storage. New Triton looks crap as well , but with a few cosmetic aftemarket changes it will look a lot better. The real question is will it preform towing and off road. If the vehicle is used for on road there be no issues, i am use it will be able to do maximum allowed limits easily.

[@rosstuck3927]

I'll stick to the Raptor Paul. We all admire your complete professionalism to each review 😂

[@MonsterHunterDDD]

I kinda like the look of it😄

[@tturi2]

i like it, gives iveco styling but really nice inside

[@roberthocking9138]

I do hope we get some multi colour interiors instead of that monotone grey. I also wonder if the front seats are electric or manual adjustment?

[@petermills1402]

You gotta be kidding Paul, it just doesn't have to look freekin fugly and you just can't unsee it. And it's gutless, 420Nm what a joke.

[@YZJB]

440Nm

[@milkmancometh420]

@@YZJB oh! Thats ok then, means that its only the lowest in class

[@canadabear72]

When I first saw it, it hurt my eyes! But now, I really like it!! Looks very rugged and utilitarian. It also has a nicer interior than most. Too bad they didn't give it a high output engine option.

[@lukewarm2075]

Yeah bigger engine would have hurt Toyota and ford 😊

[@canadabear72]

@lukewarm2075 Could've helped. Anyway, Toyota has enough problems these days.

[@je2338]

I kind of agree. In the right colour with a steel tray I think it could look half decent. Different at least

[@1969cmp]

...the Stinger 3.3 TT engine would be ape.

[@canadabear72]

@1969cmp Agreed! It's just that they don't produce that engine anymore. The 3.5tt would be great though!

[@Nick_Selleck]

Loving it!

[@murraypens]

Question, is the front axle solid or bat wing setup? It’s my only concern with any Ute outside of patrol or Land Cruiser , low power is unfortunately the way everything is going (unless you go for an American truck maybe?), but, as long as you can get there in one piece and the maintenance isn’t going to be an issue, I don’t see any problems with it! Some neat features like being able to fit a pallet in the tub, the 240 adapters… not a fan of the dash screens, but maybe I’m just old fashioned. Be interested to watch its progress!

[@connieindahouse]

Not having this as a plug in is a missed opportunity. That’d entice a lot more people, especially those wanting a novated lease.

[@brettc4387]

Looks great , twin turbo would be good to pump up the engine

[@jaredpreston7303]

If it had more traditional headlights and the fender trim fully wrapped around (not just on top) then MAYBE it would be easier on the eyes

[@danielnicholson6174]

A 70 series LandCruiser is Fugly as well. Nobody growing up in the 80's had pictures of 4wds on their bedroom wall, it was a Ferrari, lambo or Porsche. People only drive 4x4 utes because it's become a manly size contest, at least the Tasman you'll stand out while being in supreme comfort.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Probably only farm bois had pictures of land cruisers on their walls

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Also all utes/4x4s are ugly??

[@behindthebuild8016]

Wish utes would design a pass through from the tray so you can pop long items in without needing ladder racks

[@bathgrub8751]

Check out the recent Silverado EV or warly 2000s Chev Avalanche. Neither of which we can get here in Aus (as far as I know)

[@stick3024]

looks like a beast

[@Andy-ej7ii]

I actually like how it looks.

[@johnvanderheide557]

Can you please do a tow test with it when you get the chance? Maybe around the 3 tonne range

[@paulredfern2252]

With a bulbar and scrub at the front and rear, that will protect the lights at the corners. the non offroad ones .... we usually don't go round driving into things 4 it to matter.... Maybe the night lighting will be better than the competition.

[@shanenayda-mz6uy]

Love the look. Bullbar??

[@niallsmith808]

Makes a Pontiac Aztek look cool.

[@2607djak]

Is the platypus logo indicating that it can be filled with water / ice for example that it’s a sealed box ?

[@kbling2946]

Looks a little funny at the front but overall pretty bloody impressive. Makes mainstream Utes look bland inside at least.

[@Ravikamaniya]

F***o** to haters it is definitely best looking ute in Australia Keep it up Kia 👏👏👏

[@Khyle98]

Are you doing a review on the BYD Shark 6!?

[@tshepopaulsenmoto7930]

I like it and would buy it!

[@kevinaudric1056]

Interior is quite nice.

[@NSWCountrylife]

Highly competitive with Mahindra, it comes first in the looks department, needs to be priced accordingly $29.999 drive away, only then it should be considered! I could never review this car in a positive manner.

[@somekindaguy100]

Ladies and gentlemen i give you the Homer

[@francosantoro1986]

Part Toyota and part titan look. I love kia

[@Jonoingram]

The "styling is subjective and ultimately this ute had to look different" is the biggest cop out I've heard in a long time. I genuinely can't believe that KIA has come out with this, you literally can't take this thing serious. Remember the teaser ad with all the Aussie legends at the pub, you were kind of led to believe something with a bit of substance and conviction was coming out.

[@zoltanrudolf]

Our celebrities and sports personalities have always been shills who will spruik any product for a pay check. It’s sad but I don’t feel sorry for them and this abomination of a motor vehicle is exactly what they deserve.

[@Peugeot_Lion_Atelier]

@@Jonoingram I reckon if all those Aussie legends knew it was going to be this they definitely would have pulled their support.

[@tanmupps5997]

Heyy paul , when is the isuzu dmax blade review

[@christopherchander2754]

Regarding that wheel arch storage, I see no lock on it. Can't think of anything I'd like to keep there that I wouldn't mind getting stolen...

[@CarExpertAus]

Locks when you lock the car…

[@christopherchander2754]

@CarExpertAus That makes much more sense. Thanks for clarifying...

[@sierrabravo.]

Love it.

[@JimmyShields-z2h]

Interesting KIA was at SEMA with concept van it had great features, some of van themes where in their Advntr EV9 wagon, hoping that KIA bring those SEMA idea across into Tasman ute even extra model like Advntr with accessories.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

No more boring suvs/4x4s/utes at Sema please

[@JerryLewis-uu3pj]

I love it 💪 definitely a man's truck 👍

[@redtaildave]

Im waiting ,ill buy one

[@sevecirokotakala-sm7ue]

I LOVE THE DESIGN.

[@alexterito1]

You forgot to put your glasses on 😅

[@mickdimi1456]

Toyota, Ford, Isuzu scared? 😂 the only thing this scares is the Ghost Train !😂

[@hermesliteratus882]

I am sure everyone is scared, especially the consumers.

[@ben7020]

Lifetime free headlights? A headlight hoop bullbar will be interesting - if it's possible.

[@stephanepedno236]

Brilliant design, polarizing but definitely modern and cool!

[@240kconvertible]

The leaf spring is inverted?

[@rcracer7631]

the plastic bits on the outside make this look cheap. Too much plastic and things to fall off when off roading, unless you are a litterer!

[@unsolicitedopinion101]

Kia should have followed Holden's lead with naming. Remember the HD Holden (Hastily Designed) was quickly followed by the HR Holden (Hastily Re-designed)

[@adrianwilliamson6861]

Remember a few years back when John spent 20 minutes telling us that Tesla was doomed due to competition from legacy car makers entering the EV market. Well that went as well as this one will.