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!!

[@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.

[@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

[@nitroXK]

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

[@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

[@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 🌲

[@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.

[@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

[@Taktko]

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

[@-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

[@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

[@brokeboy87]

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

[@eternalwarrior5318]

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

[@stockey]

Not Ugly, but different, and different is good.

[@Lingon_]

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

[@bvzv]

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

[@yuchan063]

3:40 This is beautiful

[@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!

[@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

[@g.r.2985]

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

[@andrewl.9736]

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

[@beamtweez1210]

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

[@hamzawerks]

looks very cool. looks like Soviet kamaz truck

[@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

[@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.

[@thecake6635]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤌

[@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.

[@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

[@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😂

[@Stefin770]

looks like a jeep gladiator with a body kit

[@beamtweez1210]

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

[@petersimpson6110]

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

[@Vin80_]

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

[@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.

[@acfdoo830]

Still playing red alert 2 💪

[@PeterIkin-e2x]

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

[@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?

[@greattoseerobinscore]

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

[@GSKYYT]

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

[@lahelectronica3368]

Search: Mahindra Scorpio Getaway

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Chup kr pajeet

[@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.

[@Mike_221]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@bobji8806]

The Australians hate it

[@Scotty_AU]

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

[@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.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

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

[@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.

[@gaurav6002]

Did not expect Kia to go this hard

[@DoubleHCreations]

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

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

I kinda hate it

[@johncarlofernandez2698]

I totally hate it. This channel is becoming less and less critical, calling every new car as great design when in reality it's either boring or fugly

[@stephencooper3583]

I ABSOLUTELY hate it beyond a shadow of a doubt. 🤮

[@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.

[@marlonsukura530]

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

[@leedoc512]

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

[@mohammadmuawwazhussain1148]

Looks cool and rugid 💪

[@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

[@boxoffisa]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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....

[@incomprehensiblekerfuffle]

Hopefully the thing has good modability, needs that bullbar

[@BillyGHill]

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

[@지튜브-i5y]

캥거루범퍼가 장착된모습의 버전은 멋있습니다!

[@Kyle0714]

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

[@mishumihai223]

Great design KIA! 😁👍🏻

[@BezBog]

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

[@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,

[@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

[@AUSTIN-sz1gz]

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

[@schandler4530]

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

[@elunaselemine9781]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Best looking truck on the market. 6:57

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

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

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Get mature

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@TFSIChristmas]

@@ChilledNurse I bet you tell others their cars are ugliest to their face

[@tosil]

It’s so ugly, I can’t hate it. It’s not lazy ugly like GM’s Aztek. It’s on purpose ugly.

[@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!!

[@Mypronouns-areUSA]

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

[@yongpark5302]

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

[@onenickthomas]

Are you out of your damn mind?

[@syntheticjudah]

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

[@AutoReport1]

Kia has made plenty of trucks, but they're all cab forward commercials.

[@kt2374]

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

[@davidrestrepo2826]

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

[@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)

[@MP_145]

Rumor has it, Homer Simpson helped design this...

[@ww6156]

Not "taz-man" it's pronounced "Tasmn" like gentleman or spokesman

[@Mommm337]

다용도 공구박스 같은 기능 확장성이 엿보이는 이상한데 멋지고 특이한 디자인이네

[@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.