Under the skin of Korea’s shock new ute! (2025 Kia Tasman deep-diver)

[@alexanderphilipgreen]

I like the look of it. I think I’m the only one!

[@kensei93rtn]

Not really, I kinda like it too 😅

[@davidholmes3323]

@@alexanderphilipgreen I spoke to my partner about it. She said it was different. In a good way. We have a 2020 Forester and ancient 2006 Courier dual cab. We would love to go to one vehicle family. Most dual cabs are too rough and too small in tje back seat. The Ford is ok, but too much of a reliability risk raffle. KIA has got to show the drive train is up to the job. If they do O wpuld put my money down. Tjey build good cars, dealership back up is good and KIA are fair with after sales care. Something Ford do very poorly.

[@brownhairydog6472]

I like it too. In army green with some bars it will look full mil spec

[@davidholmes4088]

@brownhairydog6472 I saw a pic of a red one. Looked good.

[@youngmoon8762]

Nope, here is anther one

[@copaloadofthis]

No real problems with the looks. Only concern is the vulnerability of the headlights to damage off-road...

[@jackacres3936]

Very expensive LED as well!

[@Whyunounderstand]

If I was kia I would give it a facelift based on the reception

[@MrKainlucas]

Absolutely hideous. Kinda funny watching all of the media outlets desperately trying to shift the focus away from this design disaster😂😂

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Yup! I’m sold. Love how it looks, great interior with enough modern features, some proper buttons and NOT ridiculously big but the tyres could be a wee bit bigger.

[@davidholmes3323]

Despite the naysayers around it's aesthetics. If it drives ok, on and off road. I would have one, size is right. No one with any common sense will ever hook up a 3.5-tonne trailer behind a light vehicle that weighs around 2.2 tonnes. Physics is a thing. Most trailers and caravans are "Pig" trailers. Pitch and Yaw are real.

[@kanefoster5578]

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[@mark.conforti]

The design is simular to the new Santa Fe, and has the same aim of standing out from the stack of cheap competitors!

[@adrianw7011]

The Hilux and Ranger are safe.

[@davidholmes3323]

Also, air intake in the inner guard is a smart thing. How clean and protected is the underside? The nose looks short. Tail looks way too long. How high up in the engine bay is the alternator?

[@Mububban23]

I don't mind the chunky styling. The under seat storage is a clever use of space. Kia make good vehicles nowadays. Anyone why insists otherwise if years out of date.

[@CaiandtheMoose]

I really like the design 🎉 in contrast to most. I think it will look good in the metal and grow on people. Let's be honest most utes are pretty ugly things especially when the roo bars, trays and other accessories are fitted. At least Kia is taking risks, whereas most other utes are barely distinguishable.

[@marcturner5809]

That cooling fan will never turn off, as that engine is just not suitable for any remote Australian conditions. It a city car.

[@angelocardoc]

Love the look. I wish it would come to Canada

[@iwe7078]

Jeez what a major fumble on the styling. What were they thinking?

[@marcsee4072]

I know how it looks like. Like the blind alien from Alien: Covenant

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

just looking at the thumb nail made me feel squeamish. That front!

[@randykelly5692]

Damage control in effect

[@michaelvella8511]

Looks really really good.....the front seat needed to be a little higher....

[@PeterIkin-e2x]

It's a winner.

[@dalehayton9944]

Fugly. A v6 with 170 plus kw and it would have been a hit, to bad.

[@netsiteing]

Get a replacement grill with headlights incorporated into the corners/sides of that grill and it will be ok, as those wheel arch headlights will be at great risk

[@davidholmes3323]

@@netsiteing Have a think about it. Hilux lights are on the front edge.

[@netsiteing]

@@davidholmes3323 I get that but not on fenders which are really exposed

[@ironlungthe3rd]

It doesn't matter what anyone says, this is one of the ugliest vehicles currently on the market

[@dashgerhg8772]

I love the new look design. so sick of Hilux and rangers over the years.

[@simoneatough6391]

That styling is unfortunate.

[@koddesa]

The amount of teasers they did for this ute made the unveiling of this a bore.

[@andrewmc679]

Sorry don't want to frighten family and neighbours

[@John-rp8sh]

The interior is the only good thing. The rest of the ute is terrible

[@chasingcars]

Well, we haven't seen how it drives yet, but that exterior isn't winning many hearts it seems.

[@davidrose2382]

Must have body design dude related to the boss😅no one wants to tell him it's ugliest looking ute in history

[@Gladius7]

Just threw up on my keyboard. Nope I am OUT.

[@milkmancometh420]

🤢🤢🤢

[@MrFiji89]

Here's a thought. We all agree the Tasman Ute is ugly as .... Now we all know that Kia and Hyundai are differnt sides of the same coin. Make me wonder if Hyundai will bring out a refined designed (if possible) of the same ute?!?

[@michaelsaint9181]

Tasman,....designed by Tupperware,....built for the woke eco warrior.

[@kanefoster5578]

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