The UGLY TRUTH About The Kia Tasman Pickup...

[@MichaelCoates]

It's like they've brought in the design team rejects from Mahindra & Jeep 😕

[@Malc664]

Yeah it's a bit like a Gladiator

[@deadarashi6462]

@@Malc664 just worse, which is saying something because the Gladiator is god awful

[@lesleypaterson1463]

There's a bit of Sangwrong in there to finish off the nausea

[@iggybogoshi4199]

From the back it looks like a Scorpio truck with some Gladiator thrown in.

[@brokeboy87]

I was super excited about this UTE, but I'm underwhelmed and baffled by it. Although the interior is the biggest positive about this truck.

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

yeah but seriously its has to look even mildly good on the outside this thing looks fugly !! I mean seriously they could have just welded the front off a 2024 sprotage or sorento on to it and it would have sold and looked better

[@jamesn-guyen8312]

The Shark is better looking and has genuinely interesting tech innovations. It lives up to the hype and I can't wait to get mine. Kia made us wait for the Tasman and omg... apart from the interior the rest of it is just a deal breaker.

[@stockey]

It's not ugly, just different, the looks will eventually grow on you, it already did on me.

[@JacksonJing]

ok

[@steven1898]

Is that what your mother said about you?

[@Nespup]

I see 1950's chevy in it's design

[@anuaridris966]

And cargo pants😅​@@Nespup

[@zaae.nn47]

its more like an old soviet trucks

[@jamiebradshaw-mo1qs]

I can’t see how anyone could buy one

[@rainbowbunny8643]

I love it

[@seventrumpets6465]

​@rainbowbunny8643 yeah but you probably work for kia... design department?😂😂😂

[@denzelndlovu2544]

You'll be surprised

[@rainbowbunny8643]

@@seventrumpets6465 no I don't..... I actually love Kia and the way most of them look, but would never own one because of the engines and literally catching on fire and lack of accountability from the company, also lots of problems with their EVs. Yeah id never own one, I would rent one though 😂

[@Menaceblue3]

I remember Homer Simpson designed a better looking car than the Kia Tasman

[@JimThompson-i3u]

Pontiac Aztek: "I am the ugliest vehicle ever designed." Kia Tasman: "Challenge accepted."

[@xavierduperron3033]

my thought exactly!!!!

[@gordonsmithsa115]

100%, that’s the car from Breaking Bad😂😂😂, you are correct, the Aztec has been dethroned…😂😂😂

[@milkmancometh420]

Is it too late for them to not release the ugliest ute ever made? This thing is physically revolting 🤢🤢🤢

[@dalesmith4985]

If this is the future......I want to live in the past

[@green_106]

For such a reliable company, I'm so disappointed. Not just about the design, but the powertrain

[@Nespup]

​@dalesmith4985 the past has 1950's chevrolet trucks. Which look like the kia. So your screwed either way😂

[@garryrichardson4572]

My take on it I think they were trying for a Jeep Wrangler or Toyota 70 series vibe. When you try to copy something it has to be somewhat different for copyright purposes.

[@AdonaiNate]

Then don't buy it

[@hardy9429]

after a few years you are driving down the road and the mud guard compartments come open and all your crap falls out

[@conceptcs]

The front looks like Milhouse from the Simpsons

[@bachbui]

bro 💀

[@Katobase-u6t]

now that you mentioned it, the sides looks like milhouse too LOL

[@green_comet83]

But my mom says I'm cool...

[@ArielRicafort-g9v]

At least three interior design is amazing! Its all looking up Milhouse from there!

[@davidakenson7173]

I agree. I’m shocked that no one at KIA sees this as but ugly.

[@xXRambodianXx]

It’s ugly It’s gutless Fwaaark, better be cheap lol 😂 Can’t believe they chose this design after all their other awesome designs.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

Even Chinese cars aren't cheap, so Kia will be the same price as all the other utes.

[@zzz-pe3mp]

it wont be cheap kia is delusional with their price points in current times

[@stockey]

Gutless? will have a 3.8 petrol V6, and a 3.3 Turbo V6 in the performance version.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

@@stockey Are those models confirmed?

[@mitchell5064]

@@stockeyno it doesn’t? It has a 2.2L diesel lol quite the opposite

[@SuperMattb17]

Yeah bad...the exterior is bad. Maybe they were hoping the tech interior would sell it....not sure many tradies are after that.

[@beamtweez1210]

You’ll get some discounts soon 🔜

[@mitchell5064]

Deadset people shit on the hilux But it’s a ute. Meant to work. No one who actually uses a ute as a work vehicle is after a nice massive screen

[@beamtweez1210]

@ exactly, the HILUX is also much more reliable than the Riddled RANGER. Go and look at the New Model and previous problems. List goes on.

[@GrumpyPants572]

I feel like this Ute had so much potential I don't know this 2.2 engine, but having driven a 2 litre amarok with an 8 speed auto for the last 7 years and nearly 200000km on the clock, I don't think the smaller engine is the worst thing in the world. Maybe suiting people that aren't necessarily towing massive caravans, remote off-roading and any "hardcore" off roaring. I do think the 350kg tow ball weight and 3.5t towing is a bit ambitious. The interior looks likes a nice place to be, which is good because it means you can't see the exterior. It's a horrendously awful looking vehicle, I feel like a few small changes could make it look alright, but as is, kinda sucks. I do hope they work out a few issues, as more daul cab Ute's in the market wouldn't hurt

[@bishop883i]

It kinda looks like a life size Lego set. Like Kia was limited by bricks they had in the box.

[@LithoWanderer18]

Im no designer but i think i can do better on the exterior.

[@farhangleo]

Makes the Cyber Truck look like a super model

[@Ziochopchop]

Mahindra "I'm the ugliest ute ever made"....... Tasman "Here, hold my beer"

[@carholic-sz3qv]

the tasmans still looks better lol!

[@Bradthetruckie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mo777madd]

😂😂😂😂

[@Innerlight320]

Honda ridgeline

[@michaelflinn7784]

It's due for a facelift already

[@tomy8339]

More like a complete makeover. 😅

[@idiotsinc]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bilalayub6333]

Most ugly? * Nissan Juke enters the chat*

[@imopn]

Fiat multipla...hold my beer....

[@barron204]

Ssangyong Rodius, Subaru Impreza Casa Blanca, Aztek in the same carpark.

[@MrBothata]

😂

[@ozyrob1]

😂

[@Innerlight320]

Honda ridgeline

[@Klein912]

The UGLY TRUTH😂😅 I do see a Mahindra resemblance

[@EB720S]

Even mahindra looks better than this

[@ntuthukodlame1894]

South African here... This car is ugly. I see that they were trying this new age rugged look for SUVs and Bakkies (Trucks/Utes), but that front and the lights just missed the trick and spoil the whole thing

[@AndyM...]

It could grow on me, initially not the prettiest thing, but seems functional...the big telling point...is the engine capable enough !!!!

[@rojajuma]

this must be the most underwhelming KIA product to date, and the way the renderings kept us anticipating a real futuristic presentation

[@garethmckerrell6888]

Make a 4x4 marketed for offroad, put the headlights in the worst place possible

[@Nespup]

Ya they copied Ranger on that one

[@DannyThaddeus-g2e]

Reminds me of the Simpson’s episode where they let homer design a vehicle 🤣

[@fenrirslip]

Looks are subjective, but one thing's for sure, you will not confuse the Tasman with anything else on the road. It's undeniably recognizable as a Kia though.

[@goldfools5445]

Ugly is subjective. I think they are going for an individual maybe even iconic design. Just has to grow on us. Could end up being a cult car, who knows.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

LOL

[@fishfullness]

I can't understand how this got signed off. I tell you what, if anything I find it a bit annoying that someone is being paid good money and produces this as their deliverable...it's that bad...

[@chrisbridgland7212]

That’s the crash test car with the front smashed in! 😂

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Every time a manufacturer with virtually unlimited resources makes a new Ute from scratch they literally fuck it up. Every time.

[@aarons6935]

As someone else has said, if it's like $50k-$55k then those engine numbers could be borderline acceptable.

[@alexanderphilipgreen]

It’s got better numbers than the current D Max / Bt50 and they sell alright. The 4jj1/3 engines in the isuzu/mazda are known for their reliability so i guess that’s why they sell well. The Hyundai/Kia ‘R’ 2.2L diesel has been around since 2009 and is also very reliable and a-lot smoother than the 4jj1/3 and happier to rev. *I’m a mechanic and own both a current D Max and a Santa Fe with the same 2.2L diesel.*

[@mitchell5064]

@@alexanderphilipgreenthey go like the clappers, every time I drive a Kia 2.2 I’m pleasantly Suprised by it’s performance But that being said, idk about it towing anything more than 1.5-2t

[@Bman1878]

I think I'm alone, but I like the way the sandy coloured one looks. It looks terrible in all black, so it was an odd choice to choose black as the launch colour. My biggest complaint is the power and torque figures (especially torque). It's probably quite liveable, but not very competitive and I would have thought it needed to outdo the competition in order to get decent market share. All in all, I imagine we'll see more BYD Sharks on the road than this thing

[@lukehealey492]

Agree the sand colour could be ok or at least the best option, and black is definitely the worst way to show it off and the worst looking Ute I’ve seen… pity cause i love the interior.

[@MegaWentworth]

Interior is great. I think it needs bigger headlights. And engine sizes don’t sound exciting

[@beamtweez1210]

The storage is for the car cover

[@geronimo3752]

😂

[@AutoExpertJC]

What's with the removal of your 'It's Ugly' headline from the thumbnail, dude? Did they reach out and bleat?

[@passby8070]

Shark will eat this for lunch...

[@johndoherty2864]

Thanks for comparing to the Ranger and Hilux power. Looks like a 2.2 is a problem. Needs a bigger diesel for tow duties. Will cross it off my list.

[@markmeehan4882]

The features sound good, but it’s bloody ugly and why didn’t they put a more powerful engine in it, hybrid or plug in hybrid, big mistake these days, considering all of the competition in this segment

[@j...bro.]

face lift team be getting the renders done right now...

[@bosoone1386]

Designed by ChatGPT for Homer Simpson 😂

[@rileysalter9485]

I actually don’t mind the looks in an FJ cruiser way I think it will definitely grow in people

[@CountryMusicSavedMe]

I truly don’t understand all the hate about the looks of the Tasman. The only thing deterring me is the engine. If Toyota were to introduce a new gen FG Cruiser with similar manly styling, it would be met with praise.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

@@CountryMusicSavedMe nonsense!!! the toyota fj cruiser will look significantly way better than this its not even worth arguing about! you look at the fj45 the latest toyota prado..... its a real good design no garbage.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

how can you even in your dreams compare this to an fj cruiser!? the toyota looks 1000x cooler than this with actual poper cool and rugged design

[@ozyrob1]

Interior looks fantastic. The looks (with the lighter beige colour) are definetely growing on me. Despite all the negativity about the looks I think this will be a good car and a success for Kia.

[@Usersf134ssk]

They tried to make it look tough with a huge bonnet but then matched it with a cute headlights. A cute KIA Beluga tho. oh BYD you can add that to your catalog 🤣

[@mullna01]

Is that the same motor from the Hyundai iload?

[@thatomokoena4673]

Didn't think there could be anything uglier than a Triton and oh man was I wrong

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

It’s like a Fiat Multipla had sex with a Pontiac Aztec 😂

[@karinahall4915]

Military vibe?

[@CountryMusicSavedMe]

Yes, I like it.

[@Demertech]

It's bloody impressive that they managed to make a bakkie/ute that looks like a fiat multipla with alcohol fetal syndrome. Well done Kia, you've made the world's ugliest car. At this point I'd buy a GWM Shanghai cannon, a BYD shark or literally anything else

[@docbob3030]

"Testing done in Australia" ? Every single pre release video we have seen from K backwards N has been from the USA 🤔

[@aarons6935]

It did most of it's testing here. Companies from around the send utes and trucks to Australia for testing.

[@torizaemon]

Too much hype, build up. And then disappoints. While Chinese utes pumping out new models every month.

[@geoflewis204]

A good gauge to go by when looking for a 4x4 truck is are there any armies that have purchased it in large numbers ..

[@aarons6935]

Ute*, not truck.

[@geoflewis204]

@@aarons6935 ok ..ute then .. many ppl refer to their utes as trucks ..

[@alanchalkley8743]

Will it come with a manual transmission?

[@deadarashi6462]

I just cant comprehend why the fuck they wouldn't use the front end of the Sorento. The side wheel flares as ugly as sin that they are, the storage is nice but are not actually innovative, it's been done before. Overall the entire exterior looks like a cheap Chinese knockoff and just screams for me to never consider buying one. I would sooner own a Mahindra

[@StuartHoward-o9h]

The physical embodiment of the Homer car from the Simpsons. Baffling decision to release this abomination.

[@CountryMusicSavedMe]

In about 1.5-2 years I will be replacing my Hilux. I am no longer willing to pay the Toyota tax for the next gen Hilux, with the same outdated 2.8 diesel as the current model and no significant advancement in tech. So it could come down to this or the BYD Shark (anti China bogans need not reply), the Tasman will lose out if they have not deviated from the current anemic engine by then.

[@matthewraymond2200]

It’s ugly and under powered. It’s not going to do well in Australia.

[@PlumbBob-FGX]

First time down a bush track, it won't have those head lights for very long. Remember Prince Charming only came for Cinderella, and not the ugly sisters. This is the dual cab equivalent of the ugly sisters

[@ibapa888]

It looks better than the triton

[@morriemariani9646]

Looks like Kia employed Stevie Wonder for this creation. That has got to be the most revolting designs I've ever seen...wtf were they thinking

[@brycem0]

When Wish & Temu design and build a ute...😉

[@robertstojcevski1098]

Ugly is an understatement

[@costipredoiu]

To be honest, I like the Tasman. The front looks pretty ugly, but the rest of the design is really nice! I do want the car to be launched in Europe!

[@imopn]

I don't mind the design so much. If anything I can appreciate that they at least tried to look a bit different from all the homogenous designs out there but man....the engine is weak AF. Needed a banger of a straight six diesel out of the gate to make a statement.

[@AussieDazza]

The looks is growing on me, but the 2.2 ltr although very reliable is a deal breaker., just not enough torque. If they put the 3 ltr inline 6 cyl from the Genesis in it, it would have sold well despite the looks.

[@mnj640]

Drink some water in between your beers mate

[@Johnhrop]

The interior in this thing looks amazing. I really can’t get my head around why they released it with an exterior soo ugly. As much as I love the 2.2 L diesel in the Palisade, It is still underpowered compared to the rivals.

[@chrisdardis4794]

I saw this yesterday, I am still trying to fathom the design decision that led to this 'aesthetic', and the engineering decisions that led to the engine and drivetrain. I am genuinely befuddled.

[@paulmcgaw6976]

It looks like something you'd find in the USSR if it was still around

[@idiotsinc]

Maybe this is North Koreas attempt to keep the peace with the South. It hasn’t worked 😂

[@albertadams2095]

It looks like the designers were inspired by the Oshkosh M1070 and/or similar vehicles. It’s also giving old Soviet military vehicle vibes (e.g., the ZIL 131 6x6 and Ural-4320).

[@craigtibbetts2925]

Looked way better with its camo disguise on! lol

[@emilehoffmann]

This thing wins the Nissan Juke award🏅

[@AdonaiNate]

I've seen worse, everyone is overreacting 😂

[@hussamalsafeer]

How much will be in Australia please

[@harmansaroa8055]

An ugly looking good ute for those who want a ute, but dont need one. I am already looking forward to the mid life face lifted version.

[@cameronjay7835]

Reminds me of a CJ10, I think it’s cool, not the same old

[@captainlightleak2937]

It looks like a gadget out of a LEGO box.

[@Vulcan21able]

Just when you thought the Ssanyong Musso was ugly, Kia Tasman enters the game

[@jamesparbery5204]

When are you going to review the JAC T9?

[@OllieVK]

gutless donk is gutless... so much potential. Such a big miss.

[@miguelalvarez1073]

hope this comes to compete to North America

[@TheStagswag]

If the front wheel arch block storage piece wasn't so pronounced, it would be passable for me, but as is, so ugly. A solid colour saves it a bit

[@martiniwanderi719]

Kia is baffling In terms of powertrain it’s weird they chose to use the 2.2l diesel that’s found in most Hyundai/kia suvs in Korea, they have an suv that (would do really well here honestly) Kia Mohave with around 550nm. If they are aiming for the ranger and hilux why not use that engine,,there’s more than enough space in the Tasman for a 3.0l turbo v6 that’s in the Mohave 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@OllieVK]

100% this.

[@aarons6935]

Kia have said it was deliberate to not use a v6 because of NVES. They said it's not completely off the cards but HIGHLY unlikely and most likely won't happen.

[@OllieVK]

@@aarons6935 which means it'll crash and burn like the x-class.

[@aarons6935]

@@OllieVK Oh for sure, no arguments at all. With these low engine numbers, only way it's competing in any form is if it's price tag is at most $55k and basically a budget ute. Other than that, she's for the bin. Hell if they had of made it a twin turbo 2.2l, that would have been sooo much better.

[@nickfelstead7559]

I like the look of it tbh, they took a chance to stand out n hopefully pays off for them

[@AGHybrid]

I'd buy it just to make other people look at it. I then get to enjoy that nice interior.

[@johnw4067]

This thing better be way cheaper than the competition if they want to get in the door.and compete with Ford & Toyota. The styling looks ugly but definitely sets it apart in the looks department. You'll get noticed alright.... now if that is a good or bad thing remains to be seen.

[@bman68au]

The looks of this fugly thing baffle me. Especially when you consider the Hyundai Santa Cruz. Why don't they bring that to Australia? I think it would go very well.

[@bman68au]

Ahhh, apparently we'll get the Santa Cruz in 2026

[@CountryMusicSavedMe]

I like the Santa Cruz, but different market segment. The SC is a small pickup, the Tasman is mid size.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

I have never been able to fathom why the Santa Cruz is not for sale in this part of the world, a slightly smaller ute with a nice body style for the suburban drivers.

[@Lechkata]

As a person who HATES pickups, I love the absurdist look of the Tasman. It's just a design that makes you laugh. In a way, it's the only truck that you can drive and not look like you are overcompensating for something

[@aarons6935]

It's ridiculous and unique, don't actually hate it.

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

AND wait till you see the Kia Kimberly..it ain't pretty!

[@MKL_D]

I love it.

[@gerardcrabb4556]

Korean Military look... Guards defend from shopping trolleys and wheel barrows... Needs 2.5 turbo petrol option...

[@aarons6935]

Which it does overseas

[@CT37BN]

Fascia reminded me the original 80's Nissan Pathfinder/Terrano that's gone terribly wrong. All Kia needs to upgrade immediately is that fascia because the rest isn't all that bad actually.

[@hjyguyful]

This is actually the best looking Kia I've seen, and the first one I feel the urge to buy.

[@MohammedAmin-wk6rc]

Byd shark it is

[@ryanblunden3336]

I'm surprised they didn't go with something like their D6JA 3L V6 turbo diesel which is something like 204kw and 588nm. It's actually a shame because it looks like some great thought has gone into many areas of the car, but I think the exterier looks and the engine will turn off a LOT of people.

[@HyperVanilo]

Meh, you can hate it all you want, it's your opinion which is different than mine

[@shaneleslie8968]

Fugly, when a Mahindra and Ssangyong have a baby

[@recognizelife8397]

The exterior could use a slide change.. from light placement and the fenders could be hidden better and the truck would be good

[@danfraser2885]

So sad this is it... the renders prior were amazing

[@JarrodVains-fl8ly]

Why have such crappy torque with high tow rating and payload figures? only way I would consider this if the price is sub $50k

[@harrypsaunders]

What's with adding "Pro" to car names now? X Pro... I noticed Chery has some piece of crap called the Tiggo 8 pro Max. Sounds like a fecking mobile phone.

[@idiotsinc]

X pro max titanium would have been better. Get them all in one hit😂

[@netsiteing]

front headlights are impractical … too close, no, right on the edges of fenders which are prone to everything in offroad situations as well as on road (kangaroo) so a specifically designed bull bar is a must but even then not great

[@armandocardona6975]

Tasman looks visually amazing.