William Stopford
Kia Australia wants a Ford Everest rival, but will one come?
If Kia builds a Tasman-based SUV to take on the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X, its local arm wants to bring it here.
11 Months Ago
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William Stopford
Kia Tasman: When you’ll be able to buy the new HiLux, Ranger rival in Australia
Kia will offer a wide range of Tasman variants by the end of 2025, including dual-cab pickup and both two-door and four-door cab/chassis.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Why the Kia Tasman looks the way it does
The Kia Tasman looks like nothing else in the ute segment, and the company says this was precisely the point.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia eyes number two spot in Australia with the help of Tasman
The new Tasman will plug a major gap in Kia's lineup, and its projected sales could be enough for the brand to push past Ford and Mazda.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Here's how the Kia Tasman stacks up against Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux
Kia has revealed its challenger for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and here's how its engine and dimensions compare.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman hybrid looking more likely than a V6
Kia will launch its Tasman with a turbo-diesel four-cylinder, but other powertrains may come later including a plug-in hybrid.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Tasman revealed: Everything you need to know about the new HiLux, Ranger rival
The body-on-frame Kia Tasman ute is coming to Australia with a 154kW/441Nm turbo-diesel four, rear leaf springs, and 3500kg of braked towing capacity.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia Sportage: Updated SUV teased with new family face
Kia is giving its Sportage a nip and tuck so it fits in better with newer members of its model range. It's due here in 2025.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Kia halves EV5 sales targets ahead of Australian launch
Kia has become the latest brand to revise its EV sales targets, with expected volumes of its new EV5 halved ahead of its launch.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Kia won't wage price war with Tesla in Australia
Kia has succeeded in undercutting the Model Y in Australia, but it won't cut prices if Tesla goes cheaper again.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
2025 Kia EV5 price and specs
Kia's new Tesla Model Y-fighting EV5 electric SUV is landing in showrooms this month, priced from a sharp $56,770 drive-away.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia EV9 recalled
Kia is recalling its EV9 as a higher braking force may be required when using its Remote Smart Parking Assist feature.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
New data shows even more new cars are thirstier and dirtier than claimed
The AAA has continued to test Australia's most popular vehicles against their fuel consumption and emissions claims, with some damning results.
11 Months Ago
Jack Quick
Which PHEV under the FBT threshold should you buy?
The CarExpert editorial team shares what plug-in hybrid vehicle under the Fringe Benefits Tax threshold you should buy.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2026 Kia Sportage spied as Australian launch nears
Kia's facelifted Sportage has been exposed inside and out, with an updated (yet familiar) exterior design and a refreshed interior.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman: Global reveal timing locked in
Mark your diaries for 6pm on October 29: the Kia Tasman is being unveiled in... Tasmania. Here's what we know so far.
1 Year Ago
