EXCLUSIVE! 2025 Kia ute/pickup truck 'Tasman’ specs & design leaked

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2025 Kia ute/pickup truck 'Tasman' specs & design revealed thanks to an insider source. More details in our full report here: drivingenthusiast.com.au/2024...
You’ve probably heard by now that Kia is going to introduce a new ute, a pickup truck. A source that we know, who has seen the current design stage and current development plans, has revealed lots of juicy details to us for an in-depth preview.
Our source, who prefers to remain anonymous, worked with Kia and has witnessed the new ute and seen the initial specification plans. These details could change as the development process continues, but here’s what we've been told so far.
A name hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, and neither has the vehicle’s existence, but rumours seem to suggest it might be called the Kia Tasman. A trademark is currently set against the name in Australia, registered under Kia Corporation.
We had these renderings drawn up by digital artist Josh Byrnes: / fender_and_sketch
The shape and the overall trim and proportions have been applied under guidance from our source, who says these images are “pretty accurate” to the real thing. Again, as of at the current stage of development.
It looks like there will be three main powertrain options. A 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing around 157kW and 420Nm is set to be the main option. However, we suspect the ageing ‘R series’ engine might be updated to the 2.0L SmartStream unit by the time it hits the market.
Alternatively, buyers will apparently be offered an optional 2.5-litre T-GDI turbo-petrol four-cylinder as well, developing around 206kW and 422Nm. Both of these units come with an eight-speed automatic.
Interestingly, Kia is set to launch a fully electric version as well. We’re hearing the range-topper will feature a 123kWh battery, sending energy to two electric motors for four-wheel drive. Outputs are a whopping 410kW and 800Nm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is set to take around 4.9 seconds.
It’s unclear if all options will be presented in Australia, however, our source says Kia is adamant about the new model being a proper workhorse, across the range. There’s talk of a full 3500kg braked towing capacity, and even 3400kg for the electric model, as well as a 1100kg payload as least on the combustion-engined models.
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@davetaylor4741 5 ай бұрын

Everything is going back to the look of the old Troopy. Even Toyota itself. We went through years of cutting edge shape moulding. To produce the least wind resistance. Saves fuel. We were told. Less noisy. Now we are back to a brick with doors. And a tub on the back. Progress is such a wonderful thing.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Agree. Look at the latest Prado, Santa Fe, and even the EV9. All pretty boxy.

@iggyppup 3 ай бұрын

U read my [feeble] mind! Car companys r becoming like polys...fulla shit!

@MikeStevens 5 ай бұрын

Great scoop Brett, well done!

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@_Alfa.Bravo_ 4 ай бұрын

NICE . Can it load a EU pallette on the back ? Design is beautiful !!! Hope it comes to Thailand

@Mike_221 5 ай бұрын

Makes sense considering the pickup ute segment is the highest selling segment in Australia. The Ranger sold over 50,000 units alone this year.

@cjdacka 5 ай бұрын

We're only 23 days in and they've sold 50k?

@Mike_221 5 ай бұрын

@@cjdacka 2023 my bad.

@graemekeeley4497 5 ай бұрын

Kia Australia has gone to great lengths to explain that its mid-2025 Australian launch range of the hugely anticipated 2,2L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine Kia Tasman ute is not intended to be a Ford Ranger Raptor rival A Ford Ranger Raptor rival is off the agenda for the mid-2025 Australian launch range of the hugely anticipated Kia Tasman ute. Kia explains that building a rival to "Fords Raptor would be a bit of a stretch.“Raptor is a very special product. Local testing and official promotion of the Tasman ute will commence in March 2024 as Kia Australia mounts a massive campaign in the expectation that the Tasman will become its top-selling model - and, in time, one of the most popular new vehicles in Australia.

@JumpingSpiderDesign 5 ай бұрын

Nice scoop! Those renders are really well done. I wonder how early a company like ARB gets to check out an incoming model.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Yeah good point. I know with some models like the Ranger, ARB worked pretty close during some development stages. It’ll be interesting to see how this eventuates.

@JumpingSpiderDesign 5 ай бұрын

Fascinating. You hear the human brain is really good at identifying faces, but I think that also applies to cars for some people. Can't wait to compare the 'identikit' to the subsequent mugshot!

@kareembaba7498 5 ай бұрын

Hey brett, are you able to review and test the Mazda CX-30 with the 2.0 Fwd spec? All I see on KZfaq is the 2.5 AWD spec or with the supercharged engine.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Hey mate, thanks for the request. We just tested a 2.5L Touring SP AWD actually lol - video coming soon. I'm pretty sure the press fleet doesn't have a 2.0L available but I'll double check 👍

@kareembaba7498 5 ай бұрын

@@drivingenthusiastaustraliaI appreciate it Brett. Thanks.

@lucysoutdoors 4 ай бұрын

On these spec's Ford ,Toyota,D max have no fear's

@henrytoussaint7 5 ай бұрын

They need to give their in-line 6 Diesel from the GV80 a new use, it seems like a waste of an engine to discontinue it.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Such a waste of an engine, and one that's still pretty new.

@AsiuwayNasdi-qj9yo 4 ай бұрын

Chuck Norris is Vlogging. 😁😁😜✌️

@phatmeow7764 3 ай бұрын

why no 6 pot diesel option?

@MRCtouring 3 ай бұрын

Especially when the V6 diesel in the Kia Mohave is Euro 6 compliant already means it doesn’t make sense too not use it 🤦‍♂️ I’m guessing they are struggling with packaging the AdBlue side of it, the new Ford Everest V6 has AdBlue and I’m guessing a space saver spare but the V6 Ranger doesn’t and this makes me think there is not enough room to package the AdBlue system and a full size spare. Ssangyong has done the same with the Musso on Rexton, the Rexton gets a more powerful version of the same engine but has AdBlue but the Musso misses out because they can’t fit the AdBlue and full size spare into the available space.

@WJr_88 3 ай бұрын

I am hoping this comes to North America!

@SteveSmith-zz4ih 4 ай бұрын

Bet it has better fuel economy and auto than my 2.8D4 Hilux, the ranger has better fuel economy than the hilux. BUT 2.2 is too small.

@smileydave3907 4 ай бұрын

If it doesn't have a V6 at the entry lvl models not interested.

@bradforester3635 5 ай бұрын

Wow. That rendering is too cool. I wish. If they did i would buy 1000%

@-PORK-CHOP- 4 ай бұрын

The tail lights need to extend up further, they are awful

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

Agree

@vintagetintrader1062 4 ай бұрын

If it looks like that, might have Jeep coming after them with a lawsuit for taking some design elements from the Gladiator. Just as they did with Mahindra and the Roxor/Thar.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

Let’s see! Confirmed to debut later this year.

@yesfratbknowin1631 4 ай бұрын

no ranger for me just yet then

@ChasL704 4 ай бұрын

This won't do the controls are on the wrong side of the truck.

@michaelcampbell4990 5 ай бұрын

Will be interesting to see if they bring back their 3.0l v6 diesel for this later on.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully the inline-6 from the Genesis GV80 🤞

@iggyppup 3 ай бұрын

That Diesel Engine? Seriously...wot a wasted opportunity...

@SH74SH 3 ай бұрын

It doesnt look like rhis.... The design is closer to the ev9 front... Theres multiple videos on here 2025 Tasman.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 3 ай бұрын

It hasn't been officially revealed yet. Our renderings are based on a development vehicle that had been witnessed by an insider, at that point of its development. It is only an indication but it is pretty accurate in terms of some of the detail and proportions (according to our insider).

@Wedgetail96 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, just give us the two internal combustion options. Forget the E-Ute.

@4dshow 5 ай бұрын

E-ute can get in the ocean. We need the lightning or R1 here

@angusnz7910 5 ай бұрын

The eco vandals about will insist on hybrid versions, even tho they will never buy one themselves. I can’t wait till people vote with their pay checks and this virtual signaling crap dies and goes broke. This thing looks huge tho so I hope it’s gruntier than a 2.2 in it

@4dshow 5 ай бұрын

@@angusnz7910 the 2.2 in the Carnival and Sorento go well enough. Cant see it being worse than the 2.4. In the Triton or the dogshit Nissan.

@GlobalTriathlonNetwork 5 ай бұрын

A kia Ute sr5 hilux comparitive model, cannot be the same price. Get real. It needs to be 8-10k cheaper to sell more than 1,or I'll eat my hat. No one buying a Ute will care about the fancy screens a hilux will win everyday of the week.

@goldmountain206 5 ай бұрын

Toyota Cult is Real! 😂😂😂

@-PORK-CHOP- 4 ай бұрын

@@goldmountain206Brainwashed 😂😂

@Stevegrande1 4 ай бұрын

Hilux way overrated and overpriced. Even the new gr is nothing special still running the same 2.8 with an extra 50nm, big deal.