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James Wong
2025 Kia Tasman to get split safety rating
Kia's first dual-cab ute is aiming for a five-star ANCAP safety result, though the high-end off-road models are likely to go unrated.
9 Months Ago
All Kia Tasman News
James Wong
Kia still mulling hybrid, EV power for Tasman ute
The Kia Tasman will be exclusively offered with diesel power in Australia from launch, though hybrid and EV options should also be on the way.
9 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman price and specs: Australian orders open for Korean brand's first ute
Australian orders for the Kia Tasman are now open, and the all-new dual-cab ute is going head-on with the Ford Ranger on price.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Kia’s electric ute could outsell Tasman
The Kia Tasman is set to rattle some popular turbo-diesel utes, but the brand's electric pickup is expected to sell in greater numbers.
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
Beefy new Kia Tasman concept previews hardcore off-road gear
Kia has revealed a tough new concept version of its upcoming Tasman ute, going the full nine yards with some serious off-road equipment.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Kia Tasman spotted tow-testing against Ford Ranger
The Kia Tasman is gearing up to launch in the next few months, and the dual-cab ute is still being tested on local roads.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Is the Kia Tasman more attractive as a police car?
Few have accused the Kia Tasman of being a beautiful ute, but has a police-inspired makeover improved its looks?
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Is Kia already trying to fix the Tasman's design?
Kia has said customers are warming to the Tasman's design, but that hasn't stopped it testing a ute with a significant design tweak.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Kia Tasman: Korean pricing points to sharp sticker in Australia
If pricing in South Korea is anything to go by, a loaded Kia Tasman is set to be priced competitively against a mid-spec Ford Ranger in Australia.
1 Year Ago
CarExpert
What surprised the CarExpert team the most during 2024?
From new Chinese brands to the Kia Tasman's design and vehicle sales trends, here's what surprised the CarExpert team this year.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Electric Kia Tasman still on the cards
The Kia Tasman may be launching with turbo-diesel power, but the carmaker has reiterated an electric version "is coming".
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia isn’t sure about PHEV utes
Kia's Tasman could receive battery power during its lifecycle, but the company has cast doubt on whether it'll launch a plug-in hybrid.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman won’t need AdBlue in Australia
The Kia Tasman won't require AdBlue in Australia as local-market vehicles are designed to meet less stringent emissions standards.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman being eyed by Australian tuning firms
Kia says local engineering companies have already approached it about making a more offroad-ready version of the Tasman ute.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Kia Tasman, BYD Shark, D-Max Blade plus the cheapest EVs in Australia!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Why Kia says its Tasman doesn’t need any more grunt
Kia doesn't think giving the Tasman the same torque figure as its top-selling rivals "would really change anything", praising its transmission.
1 Year Ago