Kia prices Tasman ute from $42,990

KIA AUSTRALIA has introduced pricing for its extremely anticipated Tasman dual-cab utlity, the 24-variant vary out there from July priced from $42,990 in two-wheel drive guise and topping-out at $74,990 for the four-wheel drive X-Professional range-topper.

The pricing compares favourably in opposition to dual-cab section rivals together with the Ford Ranger (from $43,290 – $77,640 in comparable trim) and Toyota HiLux (from $37,30 – $74,310 in comparable trim).

5 trimlines can be found – S, SX, SX+, X-Line, and X-Professional – throughout two- and four-wheel drive configurations, all with a dual-cab physique type (for now), and all powered by a turbocharged 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 154kW/440Nm paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission.

All Tasman ute variants can be out there with payload rankings exceeding 1000kg, the gross car mass (GVM) listed at 3250kg throughout all variants, contributing to a gross mixture mass (GCM) of 6200kg. Braked towing capability is listed at as much as 3500kg.

All Tasman variants are outfitted as normal with an built-in trailer brake controller.

Twin-cab variants may also be supplied with a diminished payload choice, particularly geared toward assembly the standards for novated lease consumers.

Kia lists the Tasman dual-cab’s load mattress dimensions at 1512mm in size, 1572mm in width, and 540mm in peak, quoting a VDA capability of 1173 litres. A further 45 litres of storage is obtainable underneath the rear seats, which supply slide and recline features on X-Line and X-Professional grades.

The high-trim X-Line and X-Professional are additional supplied with a folding console desk, and twin wi-fi smartphone charging pads.

Throughout the vary, we discover twin 12.3-inch instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a separate 5.0-inch display for local weather management features. Connectivity highlights embrace wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, and Kia Join distant management features. Over-the-air software program updates are additionally a part of the deal.

Along with the options already listed, we discover the Kia Tasman S (from $42,990 +ORC) supplied as normal with 17-inch metal wheels (matching spare), entrance and rear parking sensors, rear-view digicam, adaptive cruise management, LED headlights, trailer sway management, keyless entry and ignition, LED cabin lighting, dual-zone local weather management, and six-speaker sound.

SX grades (from $54,490 +ORC) add 17-inch alloy wheels, Terrain Mode (snow, sand and dirt), security energy home windows (entrance row), satellite tv for pc navigation, freeway driving help (semi-autonomous driving), navigation-based cruise management, and electrical folding wing mirrors.

For the SX+ (from $62,390 +ORC) we discover 18-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, LED ambient cabin lighting, second-row vents, load mattress liner, twin 240-volt energy shops, and a single wi-fi smartphone charging pad.

The penultimate X-Line grade (from $67,990 +ORC) provides a column-type gear shifter, paddle shifters, rear privateness glass, roof rails, second-row armrest, twin wi-fi smartphone charging pad, rear fender flare storage, parking collision avoidance help, 360-degree digicam system, blind-spot view monitor, projection-style LED headlights, heated entrance seats, and an eight-way powered driver seat.

Lastly for the flagship Tasman X-Professional (from $74,990 +ORC), we discover 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, rear differential lock, X-Trek four-wheel drive mode, the addition of a Rock setting to the Terrain Mode system, floor view monitor, harman/kardon premium audio, gas tank safety plate, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats (outboard), full LED ambient cabin lighting, a powered entrance passenger seat, sunroof, and off-road pages with steering course, oil ranges, and extra.

The Kia Tasman can be supplied in eight exterior colors throughout the line-up – Clear White, Metal Gray, Interstellar Gray, Aurora Black, Runway Crimson, Cityscape Inexperienced, Tan Beige, and Denim Blue – with the choice of physique colored fender flares including to the whole variety of Tasman variants of provide.

Inside, there’s a alternative of three two-tone inside trim selections out there. The Tasman S and SX characteristic material upholstery, the SX+ mixture material and synthetic leather-based, and X-Line and X-Professional grades full synthetic leather-based.

“The Tasman is by far Kia Australia’s most anticipated mannequin but, reflecting the dimensions of Australia’s ute market and the fervour of those homeowners,” mentioned Kia Australia chief govt officer Damien Meredith.

“We’re assured the enter from Kia Australia at every stage of its growth, together with its aggressive worth and flexibility, will make it a really sturdy contender within the native market.”

Twin-cab pick-up variations of the Kia Tasman will launch in July with cab-chassis variants to reach “roughly one month later”. Single-cab-chassis fashions will be a part of the vary in direction of the tip of 2025.

2025 Kia Tasman 4×2 Twin-Cab pricing*:

2025 Kia Tasman 4×4 Twin-Cab pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.