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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
All Kia Tasman News
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
James Wong
Here's your first look at the 2025 Kia Tasman single cab
Kia's first dual-cab ute also has a single-cab sibling, with the brand's Korean division publishing first photos of the workhorse versions.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman vs BYD Shark 6: Which new ute won the launch battle?
Two new utes, one from an established brand and one from a relative newcomer in Australia. Which one has received more attention?
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Tasman is the Korean brand's most Australian vehicle yet
Kia Australia says it has been more involved in the development of the Tasman than in any vehicle in its history.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years Ago
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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years Ago
Marton Pettendy
When the 2025 Kia Tasman will finally be revealed
The world debut for Kia's long-awaited answer to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger is due to take place in Tasmania this month.
2 Years Ago