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Josh Nevett
Kia won't rush electrified version of Tasman ute
Electrified versions of the new Kia Tasman are unlikely to arrive until 2027 at the earliest, despite the emergence of PHEV utes.
6 Months Ago
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Josh Nevett
Kia wants Tasman to be a top five ute in Australia
Kia expects to sell at least 20,000 Tasmans over the next 12 months, making it one of the top five most popular utes in Australia.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Cerato and Seltos recalled
Kia is recalling almost 10,000 Cerato and Seltos vehicles equipped with a 2.0-litre engine that may stall and/or fail.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sorento: Tech updates coming to Australia
Enhanced safety tech and new wheel and steering wheel designs mark the changes for the 2026 Kia Sorento, due here before the end of 2025.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Cut-price electric Kia Picanto replacement coming to take on BYD Seagull
The smallest, cheapest electric Kia yet is being worked as the replacement for its petrol-powered Picanto city-sized hatch.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Sportage recalled for fire risk
Kia is advising owners of more than 600 Sportage vehicles to have their SUVs' fuel pump, pipe and rail replaced immediately due to a fire risk.
7 Months Ago
CarExpert
CarExpert Choice winner: Best People Mover
The Kia Carnival does everything a people mover needs to do, but goes the extra mile by being distinctively styled and very pleasant to drive.
7 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Kia Tasman conquers Beer O'clock Hill
The Korean brand's first ute is the latest new dual-cab to successfully scale the notorious off-road hillclimb in Queensland.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman accessories: Canopies, tonneaus and more priced for Australia
Pricing for most of the planned Kia Tasman accessories has been published, including canopies, tonneau covers, side steps and more.
7 Months Ago
CarExpert
CarExpert Choice winner: Best City Car
The Kia Picanto is nimble, neatly packaged and loaded with safety equipment for a low price, making it our choice for best city car.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Tasman cab/chassis pricing revealed
Pricing for the first Kia Tasman cab/chassis ute has been posted online ahead of the Korean brand's official announcement.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman drive-away pricing detailed
The Kia Tasman undercuts key rivals in entry-level guise, but as a flagship X-Pro it's rubbing shoulders with popular Ranger and HiLux variants.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman ARB accessories previewed, including bullbars, canopies and more
Australian 4x4 accessories firm ARB has hinted at the tough makeover options it will offer owners of Kia's first ute.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
2026 Kia Sportage price and specs
The updated Kia Sportage range is now in showrooms, bringing more kit and tech across the mid-size SUV range, but price rises of $500-$4000.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Australia product boss "would love" the K4 Wagon, but it might be too niche
A wagon-bodied Kia K4 is on the way, but it's unlikely for Australia due to low demand despite the brand's local product chief wanting it.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
No Kia Sportage PHEV for Australia, at least for now
Kia Australia won't import a plug-in Sportage in its current generation, despite increasing competition from Chinese PHEVs.
8 Months Ago
