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James Wong
Kia stands by slow-selling Tasman ute: "We've got to make it work"
Kia Australia's CEO says the Tasman dual-cab ute needs to be a success one way or another, despite a "slow start" compared to the sales leaders.
2 Days Ago
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James Wong
Kia Tasman PHEV: Calls for BYD Shark rival to be fast-tracked due to customer demand
Early customer feedback shows a plug-in hybrid Kia Tasman is high on the wish list, which could prioritise development of a BYD Shark 6 rival.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia concedes Tasman ute isn't hitting "ambitious" sales projections
The new Kia Tasman is well away from achieving its goal of 20,000 annual sales, and the brand's executives say they have some work to do.
2 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Redesigned Kia Tasman appears on official company website
Two Tasman military renderings have appeared on the Kia Special Vehicle website sporting more conventional designs.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Slow Tasman sales are not a concern, says Kia
Sales targets for the Korean brand’s first ute look set to be missed, but Kia says the Tasman will hit its stride once the full lineup lands.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Kia Tasman X-Line ute gets $3000 discount plus extra gear amid soft sales
Discounts and added equipment for the Kia Tasman X-Line come amid slow sales for some variants of the Korean brand's first dual-cab ute.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Australia hits million sales milestone with Tasman ute
A Queensland couple has taken delivery of the one millionth Kia sold in Australia – and it just so happens to be a Tasman dual-cab 4x4 ute.
5 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Kia Tasman cab/chassis pricing confirmed
Cab/chassis versions of the Kia Tasman ute will start from less than $40,000, with dual-cab variants set to arrive in showrooms this month.
6 Months Ago
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
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
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
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
Tougher Kia Tasman Weekender concept ute could preview future update
Kia's local product boss says the viral Tasman concept shown at the Seoul motor show isn't scheduled for production – for now.
9 Months Ago