Kia enters pick-up truck segment with Tasman introduction

Offered in 3 trims, 2 engine options

Kia enters pick-up truck segment with Tasman introduction

Kia has officially launched the Tasman, which will set the benchmark for the Korean automaker’s future pick-up truck line.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What powers the Kia Tasman?

    The Kia Tasman is powered by either a 2.2-liter diesel or 2.5-liter gasoline mill.
  • What are the Kia Tasman's variants?

    The Kia Tasman is available in standard, X-Line, and X-Pro.
  • Leveraging on more than five decades of developing special-purpose vehicles, Kia said that the latest offering merges “class-leading convenience features and an ultra-spacious, comfortable cabin” to meet the demands for both work and leisure activities — allowing drivers to explore new horizons.

    Kia Tasman Singlecab Pickup Photo from Kia PH

    “Kia’s first-ever pickup truck was created from the ground up to transform the market and respond to the growing preference for lifestyle-oriented trucks with advanced features,” Kia President and Chief Executive Officer Ho Sung Song said.

    “The Kia Tasman is a progressive pickup truck that follows its own path – not the competition. The Kia Tasman combines true pickup values with exceptional capability and practicality, and advanced features that defy conventional thinking. This essence is instilled in our global slogan ‘Dive into a New Dimension’, enabling customers to broaden their horizons. It offers world-first solutions for those seeking a lifestyle vehicle for leisure and outdoor activities while meeting the needs of small business operators, such as traders and farmers.”

    Specifications

    Dimensions

    The Kia Tasman measures 5,410 millimeters (mm) long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,870-1,920 mm tall with a 3,270 mm-wheelbase and up to 252-mm ground clearance (depending on the trim)

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup Photo from Kia PH

    Its tank can carry as much as 80 liters of fuel.

    Exterior

    Per Kia, the Tasman’s look strips away the unnecessary — incorporating simple yet functional elements, without relying on the oversized styling.

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup Photo from Kia PH

    "Created especially for explorers, adventurers and people who like to get things done, the Kia Tasman is designed to serve as a dependable companion in every situation,” Kia Global Design Head Karim Habib explained.

    “Solid and capable, its design begins with an honest form, using simple and rugged elements to capture a spirit of practicality. The Kia Tasman is a pickup truck that effortlessly blends lifestyle and utility and represents our commitment to always bring bold and innovative ideas to our customers.”

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup bed Photo from Kia PH

    Its front fascia sports the brand’s Tiger Face signature as expressed in the hood trim and grille frame flanked by its vertically-oriented headlamps complemented by the huge radiator grille and bumper.

    Its overall boxy look complements the upright windshield and rear glass, and unique fender design where the headlights are housed.

    Meanwhile, the Kia Tasman’s hind has a high-mount stop lamp, tailgate that wears a bold company logo, C-shaped tail lamps, and bumper with center and corner steps for easy ingress and egress.

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup Photo from Kia PH

    Further, the vehicle either rides on 17-inch gloss-black or 18-inch alloy wheels.

    There will be nine body colors that will become available for the Kia Tasman: Clear White, Snow Pearl White, Steel Gray, Interstellar Gray, Cityscape Green, Runway Red, Aurora Black Pearl and new hues Tan Beige and Denim Blue.

    Interior

    The Kia Tasman’s rugged cabin features concise, symmetrical proportions to create a stable, balanced appearance.

    It is outfitted with a huge squarish multi-function steering wheel, panoramic widescreen display (which connects the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup dash Photo from Kia PH

    Other notable components of the vehicle’s interior include honeycomb-patterned portion on the dashboard, carefully-positioned buttons, a crash pad made from bioplastics, seats covered in with recycled PET fabric and bio-PU synthetic leather, a paint composition that includes BTX-free and bio-paint, and an interior carpet that is also made from recycled PET material.

    Further, the Kia Tasman also has a large folding console table, dual wireless charging pads and hidden storage bins concealed beneath the rear seats offering class-leading storage capacity of 33 liters.

    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup seats Photo from Kia PH

    The Kia Tasman also boasts best-in-segment headroom, shoulder room and second-row legroom of 940mm, with the rear seats able to recline between 22 and 30 degrees, ensuring a spacious and comfortable environment.

    The Kia Tasman’s interior trim can be had in any of the five colorways: Onyx Black/Medium Gray, Espresso Brown/Onyx Black, and Deep Green/Medium Gray. When selecting the more off-road focused X-Line and X-Pro models, customers have the choice of between two-tone color options, including Onyx Black/Medium Gray and Deep Green/Terracotta Brown.

    Drivetrain

    The Kia Tasman is offered in various engine options — either gasoline- or diesel-fed.

    In its home country, the pick-up truck will come in a 2.5-liter gasoline engine mated to an eight-speed transmission. The said set-up allows the Korean-spec Kia Tasman to gallop zero to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) in less than nine seconds and reach a peak speed of 185 kph.

    For the Australian market, the Kia Tasman will be available in 2.2-liter diesel mill matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission that propels the vehicle to reach 100 kph from rest in 10.4 seconds.

     Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup center console Photo from Kia PH

    For the Middle East and Africa markets, both options will be offered with either an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearboxes (depending on market).

    Features

    The Kia Tasman is not short on technologies as it also equipped safety, security, and driver-assistive modern amenities.

    Among these are the following:

    • Sensitive Damper Control (SDC) and Hydraulic Rebound Stop technology
    • Lane keep assist
    • Blind spot collision warning
    • Remote parking assist through Highway Driving Assist 2 with trailer profile functionality
    • Ground view monitor
    • Electronic locking differential
    • X-trek mode
    Kia Tasman Doublecab Pickup second row Photo from Kia PH

    Roundup

    Below are the Kia Tasman’s trims and their respective specifications:

    Kia Tasman Specifications

    Kia Tasman variants

    X-Pro

    X-Line

    Standard

    Overall length

    5,410 mm

    Width

    1,930 mm

    Height
    (including roof rack)

    1,920mm

    1,890mm

    1,870mm

    Wheelbase

    3,270 mm

    Ground clearance

     

    2WD

    X

    X

    231

    4WD

    252

    224

    224

    Engine type

     

    Engine

    Power

    Torque

    Transmission

    0-100 kph/ Max speed

    6MT

    8AT

     

    Gasoline Theta 3

    G4KIII FR 2.5 Turbocharged GDI

    277 hp

    421 Nm

    A8TR1-1

    8.5 s/185 kph

     

    Diesel New R

    D4HIII FR 2.2

    207 hp

    441 Nm

    M6VR2

    A8TR1-1

    10.4 s/185 kph

    Fuel efficiency

    Gasoline Theta 3 (4WD) : 8kpl

    Diesel New R (4WD) : 13.2kpl

    Fuel tank capacity (in liters)

    80 L

    Tire

    17"AT

    18"HT

    17~18"HT

    Specialized
    features

    Trailer brake controller (TBC), DBC/X-trek mode, eLD, 4wd mode switch (2H/4A/4H,4L)

    Specialized control

    X-Trek
    (Low speed driving assist)

    Downhill Brake Contro)

    Downhill Brake Control

    Terrain mode

    +Rock mode

    Snow/Mud/Sand(Desert)

    Snow/Mud/Sand(Desert)

    Wading performance

    800 mm, under 7 kph

    Towing capacity

    3,500 kg

    Load capacity

    1,173 L (VDA)

    Payload capacity

    1,017kg ~ 1,195 kg

    Convenience features

    Panoramic Wide Display (12.3"+5"12.3") SVM, SBW, Harman Kardon premium sound, center console table, side storage (6.3L), 2nd row seat storage (33L), 2nd row slouch & slide seat

    Bed convenience

    220-volt outlet, Bed lamp, Corner step, Side storage (6.3L)

    ADAS features

    Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind Collision Warning

    Other convenience functions

    HDA2/1, Ground view monitor, Digital Key 2.0

    The Kia Tasman will be launched in the Korean market during the first half of 2025 before subsequently being introduced in Australia, Africa and the Middle East, with Saudia Arabia expected to be a particularly strong market.

    Also read:

    Kia Tasman unveiled with unique camouflage

    Kia's first pickup truck named 'Tasman'

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