Kia Tasman Pickup Makes Global Debut with with a 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, Triple Screens, and Next-Gen ADAS Safety
Kia has finally unveiled its Tasman pickup truck after teasing it for months. The Kia Tasman is set to first hit the market in Korea in the first half of 2025 and will later be rolled out in countries like Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. It comes in single-cab and double-cab options and offers three versions to choose from: Base, X-Line, and the off-road-centric X-Pro model.
Kia Tasman: Exterior, Interior Design
Kia decided to go for a practical and boxy look for their initial pickup truck model. The front part stands out with rectangular headlights positioned vertically. They have C-shaped DRLs that blend into the cladding above the front wheel arches. Every version of this pickup truck sports a bigger version of the well-known tiger nose grille, a signature feature on other Kia models, coupled with a large front bumper. The large hood at the front of the vehicle makes it look powerful. As you move towards the back, you’ll notice the truck has distinctive C-shaped taillights.
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The pickup truck features sleek 17-inch gloss-black wheels paired with rugged all-terrain tires, with the option to upgrade to 18-inch wheels. You’ll find the truck to be 5,410mm long, 1,930mm wide, and standing at 1,920mm tall, with a wheelbase stretching 3,270mm long. The Kia Tasman will come with four different setups for its cargo bed: Single Decker, Double Decker, Sports Bar, and Ladder Rack. When in 2WD mode, the pickup’s cargo bed can handle up to 1,195 kg of weight. Plus, this vehicle is capable of towing loads of up to 3,500 kg.
The Tasman’s interior boasts a large display unit on the dashboard. This unit merges a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and a 5-inch display for HVAC controls in between. Additionally, you can enjoy Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard features. The top part of the dashboard has a cool honeycomb design that also serves as the opening for the AC vents. In the middle, there’s a big folding table and two wireless charging pads. You can opt for an eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. Plus, the backseat can be adjusted to recline at 22 and 30 degrees for your comfort.
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Kia Tasman: Powertrains, Drive Modes
Kia Tasman Pickup Truck comes with two engine options: a 2.5-liter petrol and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. The petrol engine gives you 277bhp and 421Nm of torque, while the turbodiesel offers 207bhp and 441Nm. You can choose between a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic gearbox, depending on the market. When it comes to how fast they can go, the petrol Tasman hits 100km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the diesel one does it in 10.4 seconds. Both can reach a top speed of 185km/h.
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The X-Line and X-Pro models both come with all-wheel-drive as a standard feature, but you can also choose it as an option for the base model. When you opt for AWD, your pickup truck will have three driving modes: Eco, Smart, and Sport. Additionally, there are different terrain modes, such as desert, mud, snow, and rock. Specifically, the X-Pro version of the Tasman offers an automatically engaging rear Electronic Locking Differential and an X-Trek mode, which lets you drive at low speeds off-road automatically. The pickup truck comes with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that can help you on the road. These features include lane-keeping assist, blind spot collision warning, and remote parking assist using Highway Driving Assist.